So you have decided what breed of dog you want, you have found a breeder (see yesterday's post), you are thinking about whether you want a boy or a girl, and if there is a particular colour you are looking for. And now you are on your way to see the pups for the first time. REMEMBER - pups give off pheromones like babies. It’s a special scent that says ‘love me’ ‘take me home’ ‘you can’t leave without me’. I’m not kidding, they really do. So you must prepare yourself to say n

Are you thinking of getting a puppy? If you are definitely going for it, or if it's something you've been thinking about for a while, make sure you follow my posts this coming week as we are going to be talking all about puppies! https://calendly.com/thecambridgedoglodge/initial_guidance_session https://calendly.com/thecambridgedoglodge/one-off-puppy-guidance

Dog Owners, Let's Talk About Extension Leads We've all seen them, and maybe you've used one - those retractable dog leads that seem so convenient. But as a pet expert and safety advocate, I want to share some important information about why these leads might not be the best choice for your furry friend. The Hidden Dangers of Extension Leads: Lack of Control: Ever tried to grip one of these handles tightly? It's not easy, especially if your dog decides to bolt. If it slips o

This week I am dedicating it as Puppy Week! So to kick things off, I want to share with you my insights into owning and caring for puppies, of all shapes and sizes. The two on the above photos are Willow and Barney. They are two of our current dogs. Willow is a cross poodle/bichon/cavalier and Barney is a collie. By time either of these dogs came into our lives, I thought I knew a lot about dogs. I'd cared for puppies, I had trained them and I had lived with them. We made a p

I love puppies. They really are one of the best things about my job. I even love their smell! And no, I am not being odd (though I know many may disagree) they let off a pheromone just like human babies do, leaving us helpless to their power; I always tell people, do not go and see a litter of puppies unless you really are genuine because before you know it you will be bringing one home. Sadly, they don’t stay puppies for very long and before we know it we have a little monst

We all know losing a pet is hard. It is a huge loss especially when they are integral part of the family. It does not have to be a dog or cat, it can be something smaller such as a hamster or a bird, a reptile or a fish. All our pets play important roles in our every day lives, and it is not until we lose them, that we feel the space they leave behind. I remember after our old Golden Retriever, PoppyW died, I would take a huge step into the kitchen like I was stepping over an

Yesterday me and Ren met up with Chester and Vicky again. We went for a walk along the canal and then onto a field for some off lead fun. Chester walks along the canal all the time like a pro! Though he wasn't too keen on walking (hey, those legs are only little!) unless Ren walked in front to give a little bit of encouragement. But it was all new to Ren and her ninja feels kicked in: her ears were twitching, her eyes were darting all over, she was showing her anxiety. It was