I’m still amazed by the range of products out there for dogs, not least of which is the beer for dogs, which seems to be one of the most popular of the ‘alternative dog products’ out there.
On Radio 1 the other week, Scott Mills and his team were trying out a blind taste test Read the rest of this entry »
Last week the Welsh Assembly said it would ban electric shock collars from being used in Wales. They will be the first British assembly to do this following the Kennel Club (KC) campaign last autumn when they called for a public consultation on a ban in Wales.
Details of the ban will now be drawn up. They may also look at whether or not the sale and possession of electric shock collars should also be banned.
Wrexham AM (Assembly Member), Lesley Griffiths said: Read the rest of this entry »
Does dressing your dog in clothes mean you love him or her more? Personally, I don’t think so, but many people go to extremes when it comes to treating their pet, and a whole industry has sprung up around it.
You can buy your dog all manners of clothing, from hats, jumpers, dresses, little boots, socks, even an umbrella to wear on his head whilst out walking in the rain.
One particularly famed store, probably helped by its memorable name - a play on the word ‘Gucci’ - is Pucci Read the rest of this entry »
Last weekend, I went to my local pet shop to pick up a few necessities for my dog now she’s pregnant and due any day and whilst I was there, I looked at a few dog kennels. I’ve never actually bought or built a dog kennel (I can’t imagine why anyone would want to build their own but apparently some nutters have too much time on their hands!), and I was amazed at the range available.
When looking at dog kennels, here are a few things to think about: Read the rest of this entry »
I was driving down the motorway yesterday and a car very nearly swerved right in front of me! What was the reason for this? Well, as I passed it would seem that the driver was getting distracted by the spaniel bouncing around the car. I don’t know whether the dog was feeling carsick or what, but dogs can be a big distraction and very dangerous in a car, even with a passenger, never mind with a lone driver without passengers!
Irresponsible owners really annoy me. In cars in particular, it’s not just a case of keeping the dog under control but dog guards can also Read the rest of this entry »