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…
Cambridge is great, but it is a busy city with lots of cars, cyclists and buses. I seem to hear about vehicles colliding with cyclists every week. Betty and I live off Mill Road in Romsey Town, a notoriously vibrant part of Cambridge, constantly buzzing with activity. I also have…
There will be times when you can’t look after your puppy, given that you can’t leave them on their own for long periods. It’s best to research your options before you get your puppy, and if need be, reserve him a place. You may need to discuss your needs with…
Apparently, there are rules when you walk your dog. Betty, having the characteristics of a Pug and a Min Pin, is incredibly sociable, confident, feisty, spirited, fearless and assertive. She loves running up to children, adults, dogs and other creatures (even a ferret) to say hello. In fact, Betty will…
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…
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…
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 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…
