Greyhound questions?

xchocolate-rainbowsx asked: 1. Where is the closest retired greyhound shelter to Hemel Hempstead? Is there one in Watford, St Alberns, London or somewhere like that?
2. How much do they cost weekly?
3. What accesories do i need for a retired greyhound?
4. Male or Female?? (typicly, is there one that is healthier or more relaxed?? although greyhounds [...]

Rescue Dog’s behaviour?

jo asked: We have had her a fortnight and think she wasn’t mistreated, just abandoned. She’s generally very good, but I have three problems I need advice on.
1) Stealing food. Will she always do this because she’s greedy / had to fend for herself? And how can I stop her rooting through the [...]

Is it better to buy a dog or get one from a rescue centre?

Sarah asked: Thanks in advance.
It’s just for companionship not for entering dog shows.

Training Your Hunting Dog

Whatever the breed of dog you have, you’ll find that training him is a challenging, yet rewarding experience.  The challenge lies in training your dog well, and the reward is that he becomes your best friend who will love you unconditionally.  No matter what your dog’s job is, whether he’s your hunting or working partner, [...]

How to Stop Dog From Chewing By Examining The Why

Stop dog from chewing by considering why he has started to do it.

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You should realize that there are numerous reasons why you must train your dog to limit his chewing to safe, appropriate items.

Your pet could be in danger if he chooses the wrong thing to [...]

Don’t Neglect Puppy Socialization, An Important Part Of Preventing Canine Aggression

Puppy socialization is a very important part of teaching your new pet how to get along in this world.  Many dog owners are surprised to learn that quite a few cases of canine aggression could have been prevented if the dog’s owner had only known about this important aspect of dog training.

Why Is Puppy [...]

looking to adopt a rescue dog but what dog would be suited with a 2yr black lab?

angel G asked: we aer in talks trying to decide but want one were my male dog is going to be ok with the new dog in his territory iknow we weill get help when we visited the centre just needing some ideas?
were actualy just hoping just to get a little dog this time my [...]

Who on YA owns a working dog?

*Hollie* asked: When i say ‘working’ i mean
ratting terriers
Lurchers
Gundogs
maybe we have some policemen on here that have working police dogs?
Search and rescue dogs
etc (i can’t think of any more)
I’m just curious and i’m not asking for answers about whether certain ‘types’ of working dogs ie ratting terriers is right or not or how cruel it [...]

can anyone tell me where i can rescue a dog from?

SAMANTHA N asked: need s to be in herts

Help ! I have had my dog for four years (he was 9 months when I got him) – he being a rescue dog and cross?

Tee asked: Lakeland Terrier. Until recently I have always walked him off the lead but no longer as he has recently bitten someone now I will not walk him off the lead or without a baskerville muzzel. I have been training him , with the use of treats, of course, to come, sit, [...]