03. March 2021
“My dog has no nose.” “How does he smell?” “Terrible!” (The image to the right, courtesy of the ‘Campaign for Responsible Use of Flat Faced dogs’, emphasises how the muzzle of the French Bulldog has virtually disappeared.) Joking apart, dogs with no noses not only exist but are becoming ever more popular - the French bulldog, the pug, the British bulldog to name but a few. You know the ones I mean (or maybe you don’t?) – flat-faced dogs which have been bred to such an...
29. January 2021
Kendal Shepherd on Jordan Shelley's Wags Lyrical podcast, talking about Breed Specific Legislation, The Dangerous Dogs Acts, and her new book, Demystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian. Recorded on January 27th 2021.
19. January 2021
Sometimes, a little good news from past behaviour counselling clients can transform an otherwise dull and gloomy day.
13. January 2021
So we humans are at it again. In the biblical manner (as God gave use dominion over the animals, right?) we have selected dogs as the species of choice to be used for our own purposes. Needing something to cuddle and ‘love’ us when in enforced seclusion, purchasing ‘pandemic puppies’ has become all the rage. The price of such a puppy has soared in line with demand, as has puppy farming and puppy smuggling. Ignoring pleas from reputable organisations as well as individuals ‘to see a...
