Hi Lesley, Some will say dont start training to young, but with all my dogs I start training from day one, but only in subtle ways ie, retreving a toy, "good boy " etc. I agree with what you say a little training will do no harm but don't over do it and when he does respond give him lots and lots of...

Hi Swingdingin , Re your baby dog and I say baby because that is what he is. Like GSD they tend to settle down in 1 to 2 years old, but of course this can vary from dog to dog. It would be a good idea to give him a place of his own ie Is it possible to have a place outdoors in a kennel? if not then ...

Hi MC, How about making this a perminent site as "Pets Corner" ?
Best wishes
JB

Yes, She likes to go for my ankle in a playfull way when I put her lead on to take her for walk. I am told that she has a lot of "Shitzu" in her by our dog groomer. May be that's why I go through so many poop bags ???:roll:

This is Misty after her visit to the grooming saloon in Luz, she's four years old and adopted us in the uk, and now lives here with us in Lagos.

Hi Sam,

you could try this site www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/west_europe/index.shtml
I find it pretty reliable.

Regards.
JB

Hi All, This is a list of my working dogs and house dogs and cats I had in the UK. Rinty, Border collie Shep, GS. Shellie. GS. Sabre. GS Lassy, Border collie. Kim. GS Megan. Border collie. Floyed. GS. Shep II. GS. Sandy. wippet x mongral house dog. Zoe. Border collie. Gemma. lurcher house dog. Minsr...

I did buy the indoor outdoor guage from LIDLE... and thats what it showed. On that same day the BBC weather site it did list 23c in Lisbon , so whats a few degrees between freinds.. You have been known to be wrong Mr Michael Fish.

Hi All you pet lovers,

Thanks for all the info I have received on the dangers of these caterpillers, that I was'nt aware of.
This was a great idea NR to promote this site
and should be permanent, how about calling it "PETS CORNER" ?
Best Regards to All
JB ex Police dog handler/trainer

Michael Crane wrote:No sweat, use this handy Temperature Converter to work it out yourself

Nicley put MC.

Regards JB

Hi Mark jones 60,

To-day at 1300hrs the temp on my balcony in the shade was 30c. which is 86f. according to my caculations.

Regards
JB

Hi, I use both Stronghold and Frontline and have never had any problems, but I live in the town so NR is quite right to be doubley sure being out in the country side. With regards to pet insurance, I tried all the big insurance company's in the UK. only interested in holday pet insurance, and will n...

Hi, Just a thought re injections, make sure you inject into the loose skin around the shoulders and and not into the flesh, keep the needle horizontal to the skin. Distract the dogs attention ie. Squeaky toy.
JB. m.b.i.p.d.t.

Thanks NT,I've just got back from the UK after returning the grand kids home. Nice to be back in Lagos. I thought I would miss the UK but no, I think the UK has lost the plot, shame realy.
Best Regards
JB

Hi NT, Thanks for our help, I did look at your topic but I was wondering if there where any updates on this subject.
Best Regards
JB