Benji is just seven months old and never goes out beyond their garden. The German Shepherd, Standard Poodle mix lived in a barn on the farm where he was born until he was four months old when he went to the young couple. He had never encountered the real world of Read more…
An elderly dog, he still has plenty of life in him I went to a delightful elderly Staffie yesterday, twelve-year-old Barney. I was told that his jumping up was a big problem, particularly for the little grandchildren, and that his pulling on lead was so bad he’d not been walked for nearly two years and that Read more…
As I sat down I glanced at Adi. He was shaking with fear. The dog was shaking with fear just because I had walked into the room where he lay. Usually he runs out of the room and hides. Possibly my asking the man to walk into the room ahead of me Read more…
Sometimes life just doesn’t go according to plan. The gentleman had an emergency operation three weeks ago and will take some time to fully recover. He was the main dog walker as the lady is not strong enough to manage her alone, Pip can’t be walked. Pip is a very Read more…
Billy is a Miniature Schnauzer of just eighteen months old. He goes frantic when anyone apart from family and close friends come to the house. He lunges, barks and growls, very upset and scared. He has to be restrained until he calms down. Billy is never taken for walks now Read more…
I have been in touch with two different people recently who have taken on a young dog in their old age. Border Collie Zac is one such dog. The situation is incredibly sad. His elderly owner, Barry, was sold him as a puppy three years ago when his wife died. Read more…