I often recommend my clients to use a harness rather than a collar when walking their dogs. Dog Games, operated by Sally Hopkins, manufacture the fleece-lined harnesses I use for my own dogs. Sally also provides a great range of toys which stimulate and entertain dogs in a sensible way without getting them overexcited, something else I often advise.
A friend and colleague, Dr. Miriam Krause is a Veterinary Surgeon living in the Shetland Islands. Not only has Miriam qualified as a vet - she is also qualified as a Behaviourist and a Bowen Technique Practitioner.
Vetclick is the primary resource site for Veterinary Surgeons, Surgery Staff and Pet Owners looking to find a reputable Vet in their local area. An excellent News section and a great Calendar function make sure you will be kept up-to-date with latest developments in the Pet World.
Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Jaffa, suffered with a few of the genetic disorders typical of the breed. We managed to make her life a LOT more comfortable by offering her a calm, quiet environment to live in. The Cavalier Matters website is a supporter of this approach, and so we are a supporter of them!
Some positive changes are beginning to happen at a veterinary clinic in New York, America, who actively encourage carers to stay with their pets during procedures.
We always try to get our dogs from Rescue Centres. Pogo came from the Border Collie Trust, but after having her DNA tested, we found she wasn't actually a border collie!
An old friend, David, kindly allowed us to use a picture of his dog Blammo for the website. David's an award-winning magician, as seen on the ITV programme "Britain's Got Talent".
Dogs (like cats) will use behaviour as a way to attract your attention. They will see any kind of reaction, positive OR negative as their reward for the behaviour. This cartoon shows how!
Researchers are beginning to study the emotional reactions of animals to different events. Here, the scientist and author John Balcombe shows some emotional responses from a range of animals.
A Dog Behaviour Advisor from Walsall (Midlands) who is so knowledgeable about dogs, and her approach is gentle and empathetic: just what all dogs need.
Dog Games harnesses were employed for Hagrid and I use them for all dogs in my care because of the soft, evenly distributed support. A luxurious item chosen for the comfort they offer dogs.
A fantastic source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about the silent communication of dogs. Martha explains so well how each communication signal is used in a variety of situations: "$":https://facebook.com/silentcanineconversations.