My thanks to Julie Hill for collaborating in something I have wanted to set up for a long time. Twitter is a great source of pet news, as is facebook, but there is no one stop shop for dog news.
Now there is! Continue Reading
Our thanks to Julie Hill of Dogcast Radio for her interviews and great Podcasts. 
See details on our new Pet Podcast page HERE Continue Reading
The last three years have been one of criticism and turmoil for the world of pedigree dogs and in particular, for the Kennel Club. Arguments going back years were brought to the masses by Pedigree Dogs Exposed, a TV documentary by Jemima Harrison, highlighting the prevalance of hereditary disease and conformation deformities created by breeding. See link at end for KC chairman response to request from Canine Alliance to suspend vet checks. Continue Reading
The Crufts 2012 Best in Show is a Lhasa Apso, Champion Zentarr Elizabeth. In a year of huge controversy after the introduction of vet checks for high profile breeds which resulted in 5 not passing, the life of some show dogs is also an issue. Dogs living confined, restricted lives simply to create or preserve the glory of winning at shows. The owner of this dog, Margaret Anderson has given an interview to the Daily Mail which exposes the real life of this poor dog and her 19 others. Continue Reading
Although I have seen many arguments and controversies over years of visiting Crufts, this year will stick in my mind for ever. The introduction of vet checks for the Best of Breed dogs for 15 high profile breeds was always going to be the taking point and the dogs that failed have created a whole new set of arguments. See end of this post for newest info and links. Link to vet statement and petition at end.
In 2008, the world of breeding and showing dogs was rocked by a documentary called Pedigree Dogs Exposed. For the first time, film of dogs suffering from often preventable hereditary illness and disease was shown. The shock wasn’t just in film of an epileptic Boxer or a Cavalier with syringomyelia, distressing though that was, it was in the continued showing and breeding from dogs known to be carrying these diseases. Last night saw the broadcast of Pedigree Dogs Exposed – Three Years On. Continue Reading
The second part of Debbie Connolly’s new funny blog about her pets and their unintentional, although sometimes possibly deliberate attempts to thwart her love life 
These snippets will eventually become a separate blog, so do tell us your own stories too.
The flawed Dangerous Dogs Act is the subject of many committees, petitions and chat and we all live in hope that a law that blames the dogs whilst allowing owners to continue their abusive and antisocial behaviour will be changed.
However today a news report got me thinking…. Continue Reading
There still seems to be a gap between the number of dog owners willing to ask for help an the number of cat owners. Far fewer cat owners seem to think behaviour help is worth paying for and many cats end up in rescue for quite simple to solve behaviour issues. Continue Reading
If you live in South Wales or near, we’d like to mention our office consultations near Port Talbot, South Wales. Our use of an office on a site with dogs, chickens, livestock and people means we can do some involved consultations with practical help.
We also cover most of the M4 corridor, London and home counties too. New option to come and stay and leave your dog for a week too.
