They had two German Shorthaired Pointers, Douglas and Gracie with which the couple did Canicross. Sadly, Gracie developed cancer, had to have a leg amputated and can no longer run. Four months ago they adopted two-year-old Louie. They want to run with him also, but his reactivity to certain Read more…
The two Romanian Street dogs I have just visited are doing magnificently as are their new custodians, a couple with a large open home, marble floors and furniture! Everything is different and it’s not surprising that they are on high alert at times. At others they are amazingly chilled. It’s Read more…
Even the little black pads on fourteen-week-old Scooby’s feet are cute! I love doing Puppy Parenting consultations, particularly as I am likely to keep in touch for many months – seeing them through adolescence to adulthood. There is a lot to cover – all the usual things like toilet training Read more…
Having two young dogs can be a challenge. Having litter mates can be a challenge. Having young working Springer Spaniels without a job to do can be the biggest challenge of all. The lady admits that when they picked up the two bundles of fluff they had no idea that Read more…
Cockerpoo Algie who I went to see two months ago is coming along beautifully (http://www.dogidog.co.uk/?p=15200). The growling is infrequent and only when Algie is feeling uncomfortable; he can now trust his humans to help him out. The lady has now had her baby! Algie is absolutely fine with it. I Read more…
A couple of months ago I visted Belle, Rottweiller Labrador cross, and the situation was particularly difficult for her because she had been sidelined due to the lady’s personal circumstances Now the lady’s life is back to normal, and because she is having difficulty walking Belle without her pulling and Read more…
Jasper and Poppy are Beardie/German Shepherd mixes. They look entirely different though, and their personalities are completely different too. Poppy is dark and largely Shepherd, and Jasper is pale and much more like a Beardie to look at. Poppy is just eight months old, and Jasper is eleven years old. Read more…
I am just back from an enjoyable visit. Sally has two entire male Rhodesian Ridgebacks – big dogs and a lot of testosterone! They are well behaved and friendly in the house on the whole, though because of their size visitors may find them intimidating. In company Sally is keen that her Read more…
I have just been to see another Jack, a two-year-old labrador was a rescue dog from Ireland. His owner told me before we met. He is a lovely dog. Just one big problem – he is uncontrollable when we meet other dogs – I try to walk him where ever Read more…