Pleasing 4 Pets

Over the last few years we have heard some terrible stories regarding dog that have mauled children and adults in some cases casing death.

The 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act imposed severe restrictions on these four breeds American Pit Bull terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Braziliero. The act also covers dogs that have the physical characteristics of these breeds, or that are partly bred out of any of the named breeds.

In my opinion i have been around many of these dogs especially the pitbulls and i don’t think it is right to ban the dogs more the owners that abuse them and make them fight and attack other.

As it gets closer to Christmas their always seems to be an increase in the number of animals going into the shelters the most sad thing about it is its usually the older animals.

This could be due to people making way for new animals for Christmas such as puppies and kittens however animals are for life and should not be treated as pets for a short while until you get board or want something new.

If you are looking for a pet i would strongly recommend you take a trip down do the shelters first to see if you could offer a new home to these animals.

Most people love dogs and often there is one in every family and so growing up with a family dog usually leads you to having that respect for them and not being afraid of them, however there are certain breeds which make great family dogs these include:

· Cocker Spaniel

· Rough Collie

· Golden Retriever

· Labrador

· Border terrier

This is just a short list of some well known family dogs. Of course their many be many more out there and the key thing to many of them is the training you give then and the environment you live in as these aspect s can affect their behaviour.

You can find your local authority by using the following link and inserting your postcode: Local Authority

Once you have explained the situation to your local authority dog warden, you are normally given a record sheet to fill in to keep a diary of the level of the noise, the time the noise occur most often, how long it goes on for and how it affects the people living in your house.

Sometimes a dog warden may want to install sound monitoring equipment in your house. The local authority dog warden will then analyse the results. When they have the results, the dog warden will be able to tell if the law is being broken and he will then go and visit your neighbours.

Training advice will be offered to the neighbours to stop the dogs from barking but if the noise persists after the owners have been given a deadline by which to resolve the problem, then an Abatement Notice can be issued. Finally if the barking doesn’t stop, your neighbours could be taken to court.

I have a neighbour who has a stupid dog which continuously barks, non-stop; it is enough to drive you insane. I used to hate the dog but have realised that it is not the dogs fault – my neighbour is out at work all day so the stupid dog is barking because it feels lonely and bored.

Other reasons dogs bark could be they are being neglected and have medical problems or they might simply be defending their territory. Alternatively, the owners may simply not know how to train them or they haven’t even bothered to try.

Whatever the reasons, it’s not acceptable so if the barking continues after you’ve spoken to your neighbours, then you should contact your local authority’s dog warden service.

In a previous post I mentioned that I have a neighbour who has a dog called Bruno who constantly barks. The best course of action if you have a neighbour whose dog persistently barks is to go around to their house and have a conversation to make them aware of the issue.

Your neighbour should then take some action to stop the noise, take the dog to special dog training, or play with the dog because it may be bored in the house all day by itself.

However, if the barking continues after you have spoken to your neighbours, then you should contact your local authority’s dog warden service.

I have just bought a house – it’s a quasi-semi, it is in a nice area and I have a large back garden filled with grass. The only drawback to my new house is my neighbour; I seriously think she has a screw loose. We can be lay in bed and the walls are quite thin so you can hear her on the phone which is really annoying.

The main issue I have with my neighbour is her dog, she picked him up from a dog home (which is very nice of her I hear you say) However, this dog (‘Bruno’ – we hear her screaming his name all the time) just doesn’t stop barking. Morning, noon and night as our walls are so thin – you can hear him all through the house. She has got rid of him once but now she has him back, I know that persistent dog barking is not acceptable by law but I will go round to her house first and explain the situation.

Dogs are very responsive creatures: they play with you, cuddle you and generally just want to please you. If you find this all a little too difficult to discipline them, remember you can say wonderful things to them in an angry tone and they will still get the picture.

That’s why you can sometimes insult a dog, but making it sound like you’re about to say ‘walkies’ will have them chasing their tail around the kitchen or reaching for their lead immediately.

Likewise, you can tell them ‘Benson! I love you!’ as though you’ve said ‘Benson! Get off the settee!’ and you can feel better for not telling them off, but knowing that they will listen to you.

It may take some practise not getting tongue tied, but Good Luck!

Getting a puppy is an exciting time for the whole family. You’ll have years and years with a beloved companion who will become one of the family.

There are plenty of considerations to make, and one of these is the breed of dog.

Here is a list of different typical characteristics of different breeds of dog. Make sure you have a think about this before you buying one ‘just because it’s cute’.

• Playful / disinterested in toys and games
• Friendly to other animals (including cats / intolerant of any ‘competition’
• Friendly with humans / reserved or maybe hostile with strangers
• Energetic and lively / cuddly and gentle
• Affectionate / aloof

Do your research and even talk to some dog breeders to see which breed would suit you and your family. Remember that some dogs – like beagles – require at least 3 walks a day, so make sure you have the time and energy to commit to getting a dog.

I dont know about you but i dont ever let my dog or cat on the sofa, i dont think that is very nice for my friends and family to come inti the house and sit where my pet has left its hair. On the other hand i do feel very guilty when i am sat on a comfortable sofa and my dog is sat in its awkwards looking uncomfortable dog basket.

I was looking for something that i thought would be more comfortable and came across bean bagsfor your pet. They look at a lot more comfortable than the basket he already has, they can come in a variety of sizes, colours and it is great place for your pet to rest and snuggle. They are made to make your pet feel like it is a nesting area which will prevent your pet from shedding fur elsewhere.

The bean bags are easy to move around so you can put them in the car or take on holiday. The other great thing is that you can take the cover off them and put it in the washing machine, they are very durable and long lasting. I think that both mty cat and dog would love one.