The Inseparable Bonnie and Clyde

Owner required: A blind border collie called Clyde who comes with his own guide dog (called Bonnie).
Read more of this lovely story in by clicking on the link below: 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1201750/The-inseparable-Bonnie-Clyde-A-blind-border-collie–guide-dog.html
Source: Daily Mail on-line 24.07.09

Strutting their funky paws!

Puppies, crossbreeds, veterans, handsome dogs, and pretty bitches will all be strutting their paws on Sunday 26th July, at this year’s South West Equine Protection (SWEP) show, to be held at Veale Holme Farm, Vinery Lane, Plympton, Plymouh.
The horse show will kick the event off at 9.30am, with the dog show starting at 2pm, being judged by dog behaviourist expert, [...]

Police to face charges over dogs’ deaths

The following two articles are stark reminders why you MUST NOT leave your dog in cars during hot weather. The RSPCA take prosecution very seriously.
Source Guardian.co.uk 21st July 2009: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/police-dogs-heatwave-died-prosecute
Source BBC website 21st July 2009: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/8160753.stm

Two police dogs die after being left in car

Following my previous posts relating to dogs suffering in hot weather, the following link from the BBC website demonstrates only too clearly the dangers of keeping dogs in hot cars.
With temperatures reaching 28.1C (82.5F) in Nottingham the two German Shepherd dogs invovled would have suffered unbearably for 20 minutes before they died in a car where the  temperature would have risen to approximately 120°F/49°C [...]

Heat Wave Cool Dogs

As Britain gets set for baking temperatures and the Met Office increases the heat wave level to level three - the highest it has been for years - it is very important to be aware of how hot weather affects your dog.
 
Over the past week as the temperature has risen to high levels and the [...]

20th June 2009

“I’m pleased to say I have been asked again by Pet Stop on the Newport Industrial Estate, Launceston, to be on hand at their shop from 10am on Saturday 20th June 2009, to answer, for free, any dog behaviour questions you may have, or just to reassure you that you are doing the best for your dog.
“Please come along, I’d love [...]

A summer hazard - heat stroke in dogs

With the welcome appearance of the sun this week, and rumours of a hot summer to come, please spare a thought for your dog’s comfort, well being, and safety whilst enjoying the high temperatures.
The following article, written by vet Peter Wedderburn for the Telegraph on the 1st June 2009, gives a very good account on the realities of dogs, hot vehicles, and [...]

Dog antics raise murder suspicion (source BBC.co.uk)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/8059349.stm

Dog antics raise murder suspicion

Police have told of their relief after discovering a 999 call they feared could be a murder in progress was actually made by a 14-month-old dog.
Bailey, a Golden Retriever from Herefordshire, had run off with a cordless phone in his mouth and dialled 999 while chewing it, police said.
The operator raised [...]

Summer discount prices

Here at Doggie Decorum we’re pleased to announce that during the summer period we will be offering a 25% DISCOUNT off all our consultation packages!
To find out more about the consultation packages we can offer please go to the Consultation page.

Free behaviourial advice at Pet Stop’s open day

Since Launceston family run business, Pet Stop, moved to larger premises local pet owners can now enjoy a much wider choice of supplies for their pets.
To celebrate the opening of their new site, Pet Stop, will be hosting an open day on Saturday 16th May from 9am to 5pm for local shoppers and existing customers to [...]