German Shepherd – the Facts Every Owner of This Dog Breed Should Know

Also known as the Alsatian, the German Shepherd is a ‘young’ breed, having only been recognized as a distinct breed in the last 90 years. The German Shepard can trace its roots back to a range of shepherding dogs in Germany, and some groups tried to informally breed this dog. This effort failed but in [...]

Dog Rescue

There are some instances where dogs need to be taken away from their owners as these people have proved to be neglectful and sometimes abusive pet owners. To help get these innocent animals to safety there are different types of dog rescue groups. These various groups are comprised of professionals in the animal world like [...]

bullmastiff in need of re homeing ?

kellie s asked: ok ive had my bullmastiff since she was a pup she 18 months now and has just snapped at one of my little boys we were only saying to our friends yesterday how good she was with the kids . she is a great dog and we love her to bits but [...]

My dog and pregnancy? Part 2?

matrixreloaded2k2 asked: If you go www.lookitsme.co.uk/crystalrain2k6 There are pictures of my dog on there.
Im thinking the best idea is to keep on looking in re-homing centers and in news papers and to not give up on it.
My brother is complaining cuz twice he has been to get a rescue dog and all the ones [...]

should the RSPCA introduce a rating system for breeders?

Tay asked: well come on good breeders what have you to hide, if your dog is good to breed why not allow check to be introduced, every season. to ensure your dogs are fit to breed.

look at Many tears rescue centre uk to see what i mean.
OW i think i have hit a raw note, [...]

Eight Things to Consider When Adopting a Shelter Dog

By – Roger MatthewsAdopting a fully grown shelter dog is usually not considered when a family decides to get a new pet. It may actually be the best choice for your family.A fully grown shelter dog may already be house trained, trained in basic obedience and be past the teething stage. That means no messes [...]

Help about prong/pinch collars?

gemgem asked: The dog trainer I use has recommened one for my GSD who is a nightmare on the lead, he has explained a bit about them (the fact that they are not designed to hurt the dog.) Has anyone had experiance with these collars? is there anywhere in the UK that sells them? I [...]

Top 4 Dog Training Tips

By Carlos Antonio M. CruzAre you a dog lover? Want to train your dog? Need dog training tips and advice? Here are the basics. These are general rules every pet owner needs to know about dog training!Be PatientThe cardinal rule is: love and respect your pet. Build your dog-owner relationship on mutual respect. Remember, positive [...]

People from UK–can I ask ref. laws against foxhunting?

Mary Redshirt Devonshire asked: I heard that using dogs in pack hunting is now banned in Britain. What is the reason? (Duress of the prey animal? Nuisance to land owners?) The reason I ask is because here where I live in the American south, pack hunting is still a popular sport. I myself own three [...]

Query about microchipping in the UK?

ferretylesley asked: I have recently rehomed a dog from a local rescue centre and the dog is already microchipped to the rescue centre I have been told this can not be changed and that if I ever decide to get rid of the dog he MUST go back there but the dog is mine I [...]