Some readers will know that I am a trustee of the Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation (BTRF). This came about through an emergency foster of a really super dog three years ago. At the beginning of the lockdown period, BTRF was contacted about a young bitch in the...
This cartoon from the brilliant “Off the Leash” (Rupert Fawcett) always makes me wince a little. It’s amusing, for sure, and all too familiar to many dog owners. However, it’s something close to my heart at the moment as my Harry gets on in...
My good friend Iris Ege’s practice is offering a special price on Faecal Egg Counts at the moment which I am very pleased to share with you. It astonishes me that so many dog and cat owners diligently give their pets powerful medicines on a monthly basis without...
Over the winter, everything tends to slow down – that’s very normal in nature, and a good example for us to follow for our own well being. This past winter, I have spent a great deal of time reading, learning and thinking very hard about the future of my...
About 18 months ago, I was invited to be assessed with a view to being an Approved Trainer for the charity Dogs Helping Kids. This came about in rather an odd way ! I was approached by someone who was already training with Dogs Helping Kids, and was struggling with a...
