Sadly, we often hear, on our television screens or in our daily newspapers, stories of children getting bitten by dogs. However, there are around 7 million dogs kept as pets in this country and the vast majority of families never have any problems. Nevertheless, it is always wise to be cautious and vigilant when your [ Read More ]
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It is thought that there are over 7 million dogs in the UK and many of them are bought for company and as family pets for the whole family to love and enjoy. There are many benefits and advantages to having a dog: It is claimed that children with pets have better self-esteem, empathy with [ Read More ]
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Even if your dog has been used to children in the past, it will still need to get used to your own children. Help to prevent your pet feeling overwhelmed by making sure that your dog approaches your children rather than the other way round. This should help your dog to feel more relaxed and [ Read More ]
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Buying pets can be quite difficult for conscientious buyers, as there is unfortunately a lot of bad practitioners in the industry, and nobody really wants to provide them with funds to keep going. Some people will tell you that buying from a breeder is the most likely way to encounter bad actors, but considering some [ Read More ]
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No matter whether you’re talking about young children or young dogs, starting their education as early as possible is going to give them the greatest chance to learn how to behave. For dogs, this includes important areas such as how to socialise with other dogs responsibly, how to respond to specific commands, and making sure [ Read More ]
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Your last option is to seek the services of a kennel. A lot of people have mixed feelings about kennels, generally due to a negative experience, whether they had the experience first-hand, with their pet, or through anecdotal evidence of their poor quality of service. While this characterisation is not unearned, the reality is never [ Read More ]
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