Is the English Mastiff Dog a Great Family Pet?

Think of the English Mastiff dog, and you immediately picture a huge animal, built like a lion, with enormous strength – and probably extremely fierce and violent.

In some regards you are right. Well, the English Mastiff is definitely on the large side, at about 30 inches at the shoulder for males, with the female a few inches shorter.

And the impression of enormous strength is evidenced by his sheer bulk ‘ the male can weigh in at up to 230 pounds of pure dog! Read more »

Do you make these dumb dog training mistakes?

Dogs that cock their leg and pee or poop in other peoples houses (like my house a few months ago…Oscar) Dogs that pull their owners, straining as if they’re pulling a carriage. Dogs who chew clothes and shoes, bark and go mad for no reason. Dogs that jump up at you or even worse at other people, or worse again at kids – Or the nightmare, dogs that bite you, other dogs, or worst other people…and that can get a death sentence for the dog. Read more »

How to Choose a Good Obedience School for Your Dog

Everyone who owns, or who is deciding whether or not to own, a puppy wants their puppy to be properly behaved, housebroken, and trained. Many people do not know all of their options when it comes to proper puppy training and obedience. Most decide to do the training all on their own, only to find out that it is not an easy thing to accomplish. There is another option, and this is obedience school; however, finding the right school for your dog can be challenging. Read more »

Here is a Dog friendly guest house in the Yorkshire Dales with nine delightful en suite bedrooms, in the heart of an excellent walking area. The house – Eastfield lodge -is just minutes from the market square in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. This pretty small town is seens as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The area has dozens of beautiful walks, quaint stone-built villages and numerous places of historical and cultural interest.

Accommodation
The atmosphere is warm and informal. Every morning you will be able to choose a hearty home cooked breakfast, and in the evening an informal homecooked dinner. Or you can eat in a local pub or restaurant.

There is Private parking, drying room, secure storage for bikes, box cutter, wifi, digital flatscreen TV with DVD in each bedroom. Double, twin, triple rooms, plus a family room. All en suite bedrooms are newly refurbished. Prices – approx. £72 per double or twin. Well behaved owners and their dogs are welcome to stay at the lodge and explore the area together.
http://www.eastfieldlodge.co.uk/

Aromatherapy and Diet: What Do These Have To Do With Your Elderly Dog?

Sadly there will come a day when your dog will start to slow down. This usually happens around seven years of age depending on the breed. You might notice that he’s just not as active as he used to be or that he doesn’t always come when you call him. It could well be that his hearing is not so good either. It’s a real shame but it happens to us all. You can help to make his final years as happy and comfortable as he deserves them to be.

So, what does Aromatherapy and his diet have to do with your aging dog? Well, firstly, lets look at Aromatherapy. I’m sure some of you are imagining your elderly dog in a bubble bath with relaxing music and candles burning all around him. It would be nice if we could pamper our dog in such a way but I think you would have your work cut out just trying to get him into the bath.

So, if not the lovely bath and candles, how can you use Aromatherapy to benefit your dog? Aromatherapy is not just candles, sweet smells and lovely music. It includes the use of pure essential oils. These oils are completely natural, as they have been extracted from plant and plant matter. Dogs of all ages are very susceptible to the healing powers of essential oils. Read more »

The Advantages of Using Natural Pet Supplements

The use of natural pet supplements has increased greatly in recent years. Pet owners are turning to natural remedies to care for their own health and it only makes sense that they also obtain natural products to help their furry friends stay happy and healthy as well.

A common problem, particularly in larger breeds of dogs, is problems with their joints as they age. Just like humans, dogs tend to feel the effects of joint stress over time. And just like humans, there are some very effective natural remedies available to alleviate their pain. Read more »