Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 09-11-2011
Find the Dog For You
If you are looking for the right dog for your lifestyle you need to ask yourself some questions. Be honest with yourself, don’t cut corners and let your heart rule your head.
Take into account how much time you have got to walk your dog each and every day come rain or shine, is the time you have available suitable for your chosen breed?
If you are a couch potato and wanting to find a low energy dog, a high energy dog is not for your lifestyle. If you are an energetic person walking mile upon mile a low energy small legged dog might not be the ideal match for you either.
Are you an apartment dweller with no outside space available without leaving your apartment? Or have you got a large garden and access to open walking space for exercising your pooch? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 03-11-2011
Guy Fawkes Night - Keep Pets Safe
Guy Fawkes Night on the 5 November is approaching fast, remember remember the fifth of November gunpowder, treason and plot.
Whilst most of celebrate the historical event with family and friends around a bonfire, eating hot dogs and soup and watching the sky light up with fireworks a huge number of pets are rigid with fear at the bangs and crashes. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 01-11-2011
Clumber Spaniel - Vulnerable Native Breed
Clumber Spaniels are just one of 24 vulnerable native breeds, according to the Kennel Club.
With numbers of puppies regisered each year diminishing the breeds are in very real danger of becoming extinct.
1 Deerhounds
2 Greyhounds
3 Otterhounds
4 Irish Red & White Setters,
5 Clumber Spaniels Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 30-10-2011
Dogs Halloween Costumes
Are you looking for Halloween costume ideas for dogs?
Autumn is upon us right now and time for Halloween preparation for the family but should it include the family dog as well?
In the UK we have been slow to engage, however, shops are full to brimming with Halloween goodies. I have decorated our house, but in comparison to the fabulous displays I have been privalaged to see in the US it pales into insignificance.
Woody will be sporting a pumpkin outfit when guest arrive for trick or treat this Monday. His costume only cost £1 from one of the ‘cheap and cheerful’ low budget stores on the High Street. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 28-10-2011
Pam Ayres, creator of The Puppy poem
THE PUPPY – Poem by Pam Ayres
I heard Pam recite part of this on the BBC’s One Show and thought it was very funny and needed to be shared with all of my good readers….enjoy!
I bought myself a puppy
And I hoped in time he might
Become my friend and ward off
Things that go bump in the night Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in Potty Training you Puppy | Posted on 24-10-2011
Puppies House Training
Consistency Is Key with puppy house training
There are very few dogs that can’t be house trained – just poor pet owners who don’t understand the value of consistency. You’re the most important element in successful house training for a puppy or adult dog that’s new in your home.
The dog is looking to you to set boundaries and rules, while also showing that he’s welcome in your world. House training might take a few days – or it might take months – each dog is different.
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Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 16-10-2011
Cute Puppy - To be loved and cherished, not to be eaten
Most dog lovers would find the comments made by River Cottage chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, tasteless, literally
His claims that eating puppy meat is no worse than eating a pork chop have sparked outrage. According to an article in the Daily Mail on 1st October, Fearnely -Whittingstall, who regards himself as a ‘real food campaigner’ suggested that society has unfairly dictated which animals can be farmed and which can be kept as pets. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 06-10-2011
Download your copy of Schnoodle Love – A guide to the Schnoodle cross-breed dog
Schnoodle Love
Packed full of information on Schnoodles. Download your copy now from this site, priced
at just $7.99. Written by Lorraine Baker, owner of a 3 year old Schnoodle called Woody.
If you are considering a Schnoodle dog then this book will enlighten you to this delightful
cross breed, hybrid, dog.
Posted by Schnoodle Mummy | Posted in General Dog Topics | Posted on 22-09-2011
The holiday season is nearly upon us, well the planning stage anyway. If you are making your gift list you might want to check this item out, it is the NEW MUST HAVE TOY, as featured on the Jonathan Ross show recently Doggy Doo. It involves a plastic dog, a pot of playdoh and a squeezy type of dog leash attached to the dog.
I leave the rest of the details to the Doggy Doo video
A Kong Toy
Your new puppy is not dissimilar to a human baby, it will use its mouth to explore surroundings and objects. Teaching acceptable behaviour is part of the learning process and you as the adult have to help them learn.
It can be very frustrating for a new puppy owner to come home to find your shoes chewed up, but then leave them lying around and puppy will see them as a toy. Read the rest of this entry »
