One of the common causes of an allergy in a dog might come because it is allergic to certain types of food, corn, soy, meats like pork and beef can set an allergic dog into a state of agony with itching and the poor dog will be constantly licking the affected areas, and might be [...]
Dogs although they might have grounds to play on might not be motivated to exercise unless they are puppies at play. And their humans might be like wise. But put the two together, and a walk might do wonders for the health of the owner(s) and the dog(s). Barbados is a small island surrounded by [...]
Barbados has a variety of birds as bird lovers can testify. In our gardens, the most common are sparrows, humming birds, yellow breasted birds and black birds (Quiscalus lugubris). These black birds with their intelligent looking golden eyes are bold enough to enter open style restaurants for bread crumbs and scraps of food left on [...]
Besides Obedience trials which are this month, and agility which I suspect will also finish this month, is the final Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show. In my opinion, doing well in dog shows, involves having a dog which is a good breed specimen, and which is well trained to gait and stack. [...]
Chanel, a wire-haired daschund made the Guinness Book of records as the world’s oldest dog; she lived 21 years and died of natural causes at her owners home in the USA. Looking rather stylish as she wore goggles for her cataracts and sweaters because her skin was sensitive to the cold, she celebrated her last [...]
Secrets to Dog Training – Dog Training To Stop Your Dog Behavioral Problems! Buying a puppy or dog should be accompanied by some thought. Where is the puppy/dog going to live? Inside or outside? What is its main purpose? Pet/watch dog/ show dog? Any particular breed? How about a “rescue” dog? What are its possible [...]
Top news in the dog world is the tragic death of seven high priced show dogs, including the Akita, “Jersey” who was regarded as the fourth top ranked Akita in the USA. It is reported that the handler returned home after a dog show and left the dogs in her van around one o’clock in [...]
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Some of the walkers and their dogs The B’dos. Dog Training Club organised a walk which took place this evening in St. John. It started from the grounds of Peter Evelyn, Q.C, and Anne Blanchard’s home and walkers had a choice of a short walk in the country side with their dogs, or a much [...]
This is one area where a dog which might look very good to spectators and exhibiitors can get severely penalised by a conformation judge. I have had newcomers at show handling classes ask me what I think of their dog and it is usually a puppy. In some cases, I have seen disqualifying bites and [...]
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