Preparing for Your New Puppy

Preparing for Your New Puppy

How to be Prepared Puppies find many of the ordinary things that we see (and ignore) everyday very exciting. That pot plant, those socks, that power cable might be boring to you, but they’re fascinating to them. So before you bring your new puppy home it’s worth taking the time to look around your house …

Rabbits are not an Easter Gift!

Rabbits are not an Easter Gift!

Are You Considering Buying a Rabbit for your Kids? Few children would say no to a pet rabbit if given the choice, and at Easter time when rabbit imagery and chocolate bunnies are all around us, many people’s thoughts turn to the idea of finally buying that elusive rabbit, and what better time of the …

Ethical Guide to Buying a Puppy or Dog

Ethical Guide to Buying a Puppy or Dog

Adopt Large numbers of healthy puppies and dogs need homes. Unless you have a specific requirement for a pet, consider adopting a rescue dog and save a life.  Make contact with your Local Pound,  Dogs Trust, or Madra.ie. Don’t Support Puppy Farms Never buy from puppy farms – even if you feel sorry for the …

When and Why should I Neuter my Dog?

When and Why should I Neuter my Dog?

Dog Neutering and Spaying Surgical neutering is considered part of responsible dog ownership, not only to prevent unwanted litters of puppies but to prevent various health issues from occurring in your dog.Dogs, by their very nature, are pack animals with strong instincts to form a hierarchy or “pecking-order”. Within each group, one dog will aspire …