Temporary Insanity, can a seized dog use this as a Defence?

The flawed Dangerous Dogs Act is the subject of many committees, petitions and chat and we all live in hope that a law that blames the dogs whilst allowing owners to continue their abusive and antisocial behaviour will be changed.

However today a news report got me thinking…. Continue reading →

Can Cats be Trained? Cat behaviour explained by Cat Trainer

There still seems to be a gap between the number of dog owners willing to ask for help and the number of cat owners.  Far fewer cat owners seem to think behaviour help is worth paying for and many cats end up in rescue for quite simple to solve behaviour issues. Help available via our full SafePets site HERE.  As from August 2014 we are based centrally in Leicestershire. Continue reading →

How my Pets Keep Me Single – Part 1

How many of us have said our pets are a good judge of character?  That maybe we should have listened to them when they didn’t like our choice of new partner?  Whilst I’d like to hope my dogs and cats don’t try deliberately to spoil my dates, I’d like you to read this extract from a new blog I want to start.  I hope you all contribute your own versions too…. Continue reading →

Free audio pet advice

Happy New Year to you all, we hope everyone is safe and happy.

We have started a new series of pod recordings, snippets of information we hope help point people in the right direction. Continue reading →

Dog Training and Behaviour help, London, Bristol, Bath, Oxford, South East, South Wales

photo Rebecca Hadell

If you need help with your cat or dog, we offer a range of help from just £3.99 for an advice pack.  lots of free advice on our site including instructional videos too.  Home visits from Cambridgeshire, through Herts to home counties, London and along M4 Corridor.

New Derbyshire and surrounding help soon.

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Happy Holidays

We hope you and all your animals have enjoyed a peaceful and safe Christmas.  we are around most of the time, so if you need any advice, email or Skype or call us.

Remember all the work still being done out there by rescues, support all your local people who haven’t forgotten all the animals needing help over Xmas.

Remember we have packs for £3.99, phone and email consultations and until the end of January, a residential dog training course.

Happy Holidays to all our customers, helpers, volunteers and friends.

Animals Asia, amazing rescue in China and elsewhere

Dr Jill Robinson, MBE, founder and CEO of UK charity Animals Asia, writes

Before the rescue

about the Qi Meng dog rescue rescue in China and Animals Asia innovative education projects in Asia that help to demonstrate dogs are our friends, helpers and companions, not food. Continue reading →

ITV Super Tiny Animals show

It is rare that I go on a rant, honestly, but this show has made my blood boil as it has for many after an evening of Tweeting about it.  I am waiting for a reply from ITV as I emailed them 2 days ago when I saw the trailer. Continue reading →

Lizzie Owen and her Assistance Dog Frodo

I was lucky to have been introduced to Lizzie Owen and the fabulous Frodo at Crufts.  Few people really inspire me, but Lizzie is amazing.  Funny, brilliant and totally dedicated to spreading the word about Dogs for Disabled, the Charity that provided her with Frodo, her second assistance dog.  Frodo adores his mum, loves his job, they are an inspiring and amazing team.  They work tirelessly for others. Continue reading →

Search and Rescue Dogs, the Fabulous Hovawart

Our thanks to Caroline and James Dunn for this great article about Search and Rescue Dogs and their amazing dog Venka.  if you are not familiar with the breed, read how versatile they are here.  If you are interested in teaching your dog to scent, regardless of breed or cross, follow the links at the end of the article, a tired dog is a happy dog!

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