by Holly Santana | Oct 10, 2020 | Rescue Stories, The Post
Separation Anxiety and Toby Life with Toby & Separation Anxiety by Suzanne Winter LOCKDOWN During lockdown many of us dog owners have had the pleasure of sharing even more time with our precious pooches and they, in turn, have got very accustomed to having us...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 20, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Removal of Dew Claws Contrary to some opinion, the removal of dogs’ dew claws is not currently illegal under the Animal Welfare Act.While it is illegal under the mutilations clause of the act to carry out a prohibited procedure which involves interference with...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 20, 2020 | General Information, The Post
ETTs / TMTs TMT: ‘Chest is narrow between the legs and deep in brisket.”The ribs are well sprung but flattened in the lower end to permit clearance of the forelegs’.’The abdomen should be tucked up extending in an arched line from the deep...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 19, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Does size matter? Submitted by Pat Waterhouse There seems to be an increasing trend in many breeds of dogs to increase the size. Why is this the case? I’ve seen it happen in many of the breeds I’ve been in; Dobermanns being a prime example of this. I...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 19, 2020 | Owner Stories, The Post
ETTs and Whippets Ron (ETT) and Stanley (Whippet) have been together since they were puppies and get on famously. The boys have some differences in personality and general needs, but have learned to live together very well. Ron is quite a high energy dog, and has a...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 19, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Care in Dogs in Hot Weather During hot weather care should be taken with ALL dogs. Always have fresh water available. Always make sure they have shelter and shade to stay in. Never leave your dog in a car. Many people still think it is ok to leave their dog in a car...