Discover dogs, run by the Kennel Club is a great way to find out about breeds, buy pet related gifts, catch up with your favourite rescues and charities and enjoy talking dogs. Debbie Connolly will be on the Dog World magazine stand both days giving free behaviour advice, come and chat. Continue reading
There are still many myths and rubbish being repeated about the DDA and what can happen if your dog is a Pitbull. Please don’t get your advice from Facebook or the man in the pub. There are several reputable places you can get advice such as Deed Not Breed and DDA watch and doglaw.co.uk a solicitors specialising in cases. Your dog can be seized if it looks like it could be a pitbull or a pitbull cross, it really is that simple. It is illegal to buy, sell, exchange, give away or breed from a Pit Bull or Pit Bull type under the DDA. Last edited April 2017 Continue reading
Some dog problems are common and more easily solved than others, you just need a little advice. Options range from an advice pack to a residential stay, or send your dog for specialist help. No it isn’t the Dog Borstal Boot Camp, no tents! SafePets is Run by Debbie Connolly from TV’s “Dog Borstal” and “Britain’s Most Embarrassing Pets” Continue reading
All puppies are cute, sellers rely on you seeing a lovely, pretty pup and buying it even, and sometimes especially if it’s dirty, covered in fleas and thin. They do see you coming. Giving your money to these scammers, puppy farmers and back yard breeders has to stop, it’s why these poor dogs are still living a life of abuse to make money. Puppies are cute. but hard work and can be difficult and accidentally hurt young children. Read our advice about spotting the scams and making sure you are really ready.
See any pets for sale site and Facebook page and there are dozens of cats being passed on because of easily solved problems. For some reason people seem less inclined to spend money on behaviour help for cats than they do on dogs. Spraying, fighting and straying can usually be solved, don’t give up before you’ve tried. Continue reading
For anyone not familiar with our work, here’s a little about how we can help you with your pet problems. SafePets UK is run by
experienced behaviourist Debbie Connolly, she is the behaviour consultant for several rescues and has many published articles about dog and cat training and behaviour.
With a team of two training assistants, several helpers and an occasional volunteer, SafePets works mainly along the M4 corridor with bases in South Wales and Hertfordshire. Other areas are covered by arrangements and new discounts are offered to owners of rescued animals. Continue reading
The world of security dogs used to be something populated by sad macho men with aggressive dogs. These days it is a profession producing dogs and handlers on a par with Police dog handlers. Having recently been involved with the Security Dog working Trials, I was impressed at the standard of dog work, professionalism and overall attitude. If you are considering a career in dog handling or want to add it to your current security industry licence, here’s some course advice. Continue reading
There has been an amazing outcry at the young man claiming to run a “dog treatment centre” In London and also a sanctuary and who appeared on the One Show as the resident dog expert. It appears that the show backtracked last night and demoted him to “someone we are following”.
UPDATE: BBC have stated this feature cancelled 23/09/11
There is always a lot of confusion about what to do if you find or lose a dog or cat. People who find animals often wrongly assume the owner dumped the animal or at least was negligent, especially if the dog or cat is in a bit of a mess. A stolen animal can often be badly abused, used as bait for fighting, attacked, starved, dumped, all manner of things. This can mean a pet looking fine, quickly looks a mess. So do not assume the owner of the dog is responsible and resist returning it. This is cruel and also theft. Continue reading
Via Real Women Today Management:
Press Release for Debbie Connolly
Open Letter to the Coalition Government, Welsh Assembly and puppy farmers
Dear Sirs
In celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act, we have more dog problems now than ever before so as a professional in animal behaviour, the irony is not lost on me when in just one week Carwyn Jones, the Welsh Assembly First Minister announced: “We will be bringing forward new legislation to ensure that irresponsible breeding in so called ‘puppy farms’ is brought to an end.
“We aim to bring forward revised legislation for further consultation by the National Assembly this autumn.”
