Mum’s youngest niece is staying with my Nan to keep an eye on her and she is bringing her huge battery of beauty products. She has long dark hair and one of her essentials is her prized set of hair straighteners. She says they are the best flat irons she has ever used and they get their own space on the dressing table. Her Grandmother still remembers the way things used to be done when she was a girl: the irons were not powered by electricity or batteries then. Instead they were heated above the flames of the kitchen range, and the way to check if they were ready was to put a drop of water on to the irons. If it sizzled, they were immediately applied to straighten the girls’ hair. Jess says it is amazing they had any hair left! She prefers her pink set with salon features that hold up to regular use, and protect the hair.  They use tourmaline in the manufacture, for extra powerand shine, plus silver and titanium oxide keeps them sterilised. The thermostat keeps the temperature at just the right level so they straighten the length of her hair at a stroke. Watch out, your Nan might take them over …..

Pug Dogs Information - What Are Pug Dogs?

Pug dogs are great all around dog breeds, distinguished canine and the cutuest, most lovable dog out there! Pug Dogs are small sized “Toy” Dog, tiny little-built and sweet-natured breed that are so named because of its habit of staring in the air looking clueless even for it’s pug owners.

By nature, Pugs are companion dogs, which is suitable for family and safe with children. Throughout history pugs are commonly known as:

- natural therapy dog - companion dog - stubborn dog - house dog

Pugs are definitely not trained for as:

- hunting dog - police dog - seeing-eye dog for the blind - fighting dog in the once popular sport of dog fighting.

Pugs are clasified similar to Pekingese, Japanese Spaniels and Toy Poodles. Pugs are also known as Chinese Pug, Mops, Puggu, Carli and Dutch Bulldog.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes dogs into 7 groups of herding, hound, non-sporting, sporting, terrier, toy and working. And the largest sized registered in the Toy category is the Pug. Read more »

This week I have been to the railway station every night to meet Dad when he comes off the train. We usually stand on the opposite platform to see if we can spot him inside the carriage, then when everyone comes over the bridge Mum asks me if I can smell him yet. People seem to cheer up when they see me waiting, and then Dad gives me a big cuddle. Yesterday we walked back to the car and there was loads of noise and baning in a car parked next to us. Inside was an Airedale, as big as my dear departed friend Oscar. This dog had seen me or smelt me, and he was desperate to come out and say hello. His tails was baning aginst the windows as he wagged it fiercely. His owners were a bit po faced as they just got in and drove off with their LCD mount. Shame.

5 Puppy Training Tips for a Better Dog

Who doesn’t love a puppy? They are cute, fluffy, and playful. However, don’t let those innocent puppy eyes fool you - all puppies grow up to be dogs, and puppies growing up without the benefit of puppy training often grow up to be bad dogs. Here are some easy tips for puppy training to make the transition from puppy to dog easier on both of you. 1. Puppies grow up - act accordingly. Many puppy parents hold off on puppy training because, after all, they are just puppies. They think that puppy antics are incredibly cute. However, every time your puppy does something, remember how big your puppy will be as an adult. While a 10 pound lab puppy might be cute playing tug of war with your pant leg, chances are it won’t be nearly as cute when your 100 pound adult lab does the same thing. Basic puppy training means setting guidelines about appropriate behavior from the first day home. Read more »

Mum is completely besotted with Sex and The City and she is always watching reruns as well as reading gossip mags. She just found out that the 888ladies website, www.888ladies.com, was giving away VIP tickets to the London launch of the film in one of its competitions. She likes playing bingo anyway, and now she is going to play regularly as the next prize was a day at the races with lots of free betting money. Did they design the site for my Mum specially?

A Simple Guide to Becoming the Dog Owner Everyone in the Neighborhood
Adores
It is Human Nature

Of course you love your dog and your dog, by default, is an
excellent dog. Those few hang ups he may have, just like
everyone else’s dog, are easily overlooked because he is so
loveable and you understand him. Being a dog owner is an
act of love, giving, and naturally, responsibility.
However, living in a neighborhood of dog owners even I have
noticed that not everyone jumps on the discipline bandwagon
when it comes to how their dog behaves in public. Read more »