Trip to Ireland and Pet Passports

My boyfriend Dan comes from Galway in Ireland and, three months into our relationship, it was time to meet his friends and family. Our plan involved lots of driving around to see various places of interest and call in on people, so we decided to take his car on the...

Halloween Tea Party

Betty’s social diary is now officially busier than mine. Her pet sitter, Sue, invited her to a Halloween tea party and I was the chaperone. Sue had stipulated “no costume, no entry”, so I took Betty to look at the options in TK Maxx and B&M. We picked up a...

How do I Toilet Train my Dog?

How do I stop my puppy from toileting indoors? It’s a frustrating and all-too-common problem. You’ve just taken your puppy out into the garden, he’s done his business and it seems like everything has gone well. Then, just after you, bring him back in, you find a damp patch on...

What to do when dewclaw is damaged

Betty is not usually particularly fussed about being muddy after a walk. She quite enjoys having a nap, rather than clean herself up. I usually pop her in the bath and shower her legs down, at least. Now we’re heading into spring, it’s not so necessary to bathe her after...

Clowns Cafe, Cambridge

Betty gets red carpet treatment when she goes to Clowns. Although there is a sticker on the door that says dogs are not allowed, it is up to the owner’s discretion whether they are admitted or not. Given the father who owns the business is taking a break and recovering from...
Socialisation Check List
 

Socialisation Check List

Socialisation is the process of introducing a puppy, or indeed any animal, whatever their age, to the world in a way that helps them to be confident with people, places and things that they will encounter in life. The best time to socialise a puppy is within the first 12...
Ultimate Puppy Starter Kit
 

Ultimate Puppy Starter Kit

When I was doing my research before bringing Betty home for the first time, I was lucky enough to know an experienced dog trainer. Melissa had cared for my cats in the past, but the focus of her All4Pets business now is to provide dog training. She will still happily...
10 things to do before getting a puppy
 

10 things to do before getting a puppy

Book time off work. Or change jobs – If you need to keep working, you’ve probably already asked for flexible arrangements. Try to spend the first 2-3 weeks at home to get your pup toilet trained, socialised and used to you nipping out. Cancel your social life – You will...
10 things to know before getting a puppy
 

10 things to know before getting a puppy

Okay, so you want a puppy. Yes, you have to consider all the sensible stuff, but it’s also worth bearing in mind that: They need the toilet all the time – You’re up and down like a yo-yo because they can’t open doors or congratulate themselves for going outside and not...
How do I Toilet Train my Dog?
 

How do I Toilet Train my Dog?

How do I stop my puppy from toileting indoors? It’s a frustrating and all-too-common problem. You’ve just taken your puppy out into the garden, he’s done his business and it seems like everything has gone well. Then, just after you, bring him back in, you find a damp patch on...
Introduction To Pupsnet
 

Introduction To Pupsnet

My name is Emma and I’m not as young as I look. I failed to meet Mr. Good Enough and make babies, so I came to the conclusion that a dog would be a good substitute. One rainy day in November, I drove from Cambridge to Bristol to pick up...
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