Safety

Walkies!

The choice of walking equipment can be overwhelming. Let’s get the legal bit out of the way first. I attach Jake and Truly’s identity tags to their collars to ensure we comply with legislation (The Control of Dogs Order 1992) which states that all dogs in public MUST have the

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Play

Bonding

Bonding with your dog is not only personally very rewarding, it comes into its own during training. When you have a great relationship with your dog they are happier too, and it means they are more likely to be interested in you and what you’re doing. All very important when

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Safety

Insurance

I talked previously about how important our Vet is to us. I thought I might also share with you how I approach pet insurance and covering veterinary costs for Jake and Truly. I’m sure if you have pets you will have noticed how much more expensive it seems, I’ve definitely

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Safety

Choosing a Veterinarian

How do you choose? Firstly, a Vet working in the UK must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Secondly, by recommendation. The first Vet I went to was recommended by a friend. I took Winston for his very first puppy check-up and we stayed for the whole

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Safety

Treating Safely

We all like a treat now and then, I know I do. Sometimes it’s to reward myself after doing a task like cleaning the car or mowing the grass, sometimes it’s just because I can. Using food as a reward for our dogs can often depend on their motivation. Leo

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Safety

Keeping Your Dog Safe – in the Car

How feasible is it to protect your dog from every eventuality 100% of the time? I don’t know that it is, but with Jake and Truly I try to mitigate as much risk as is possible. When we travel by car Jake and Truly are secured in a crash tested

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