Since reading one of our previous articles about a dog that is scared of kids, Fiona is worried about how she can socialise her dogs around children in order to prevent this happening. Continue Reading

This concerned pet owner has a female dog who is apparently scared of children. The moment they start running around and being loud, she gets nervous and attempts to bite them - this is very strange behaviour. With a new toddler soon to be around, how can her owner put a stop to this? Continue Reading

 Kristin needs Glynne’s advice on which breed of dog she should adopt - preferably a large breed with a gentle personality. Continue Reading

Diane’s son has just bought a pitbull puppy, and she wants to know how vicious they really are. Is her little Yorkshire Terrier in any danger? Continue Reading

This Q&A is about a 2 yr old dog named Storm who gets very nervous around small children. How can his owner help him relax? Continue Reading

Beware of those bullies who always find fault in others because it is probably a reflection of their own shortcomings. Insecure, immature individuals feel compelled to undermine and abuse others in order to feel better about themselves. The shame is that very often their poor animals are the first to suffer because they are soft targets and cannot fight back. Continue Reading

Sarah is battling with a newly adopted Labrador that is attacking her older Staffie dog. The Lab is also constantly barking and this is disturbing the neighbours. What can she do to alleviate the situation? Continue Reading

I just got a dog for my son …  and I think it was a fair swop. Just joking! I wouldn’t swop my son for two German Shepherds, even if he would go, because he was the only kid on the block who could catch a ball in his mouth when he was three years old. But I must explain that before the authorities start jumping up and down and getting tense - it’s really nothing to worry about because my Border Collie at the time really wasn’t neglected … he also had a ball to play with. Seriously though, I happen to believe that there are many many similarities between raising children and raising pets. Continue Reading

I was having lunch yesterday with a friend who related a telephone conversation she’d recently had with her animal crazy daughter, Shalene who works on a ranch in California, USA. Now bear in mind it was long distance, Jill is a real softy, and as she told the tale, tears ran down her cheeks which set the stage for suspense! Continue Reading

The Xmas decorations have all been packed away in the back of cupboards for another year - the presents have all been dished out, the functions are all over and there’s no cold turkey left in the refrigerator - and for better or for worse, 2007 is just another memory. Now parents, bless them all, are frantically preparing their kids for school … and as important as it is to educate our children, so do our canine family need to go to puppy school as well. Remember, a pet is a 15 year commitment, and if you want a well behaved, well adjusted family protector and companion, it is important to educate your dog. Continue Reading