How Do You Help Children’s Fear of Dogs?

How Do You Help Children’s Fear of Dogs?

It’s not uncommon to and we should say sensible for children to be reasonably wary of dogs, especially if they do not know them. They may have this fear due to past experience or maybe they too are sensitive to dogs as dogs may indeed be afraid of them… So we need to...
HOW DO YOU SAY HELLO TO A DOG?

HOW DO YOU SAY HELLO TO A DOG?

At Yellow Dog charity obviously our message is very much not to approach a Yellow Dog at all, unless the owner says it is ok but nevertheless it is still important to understand how best to approach and say hello to a dog in all circumstances. It may seem an obvious...
How Does A Dog Lead Win Awards ?

How Does A Dog Lead Win Awards ?

As dog lovers always have a sneaky eye open to buy new dog accessories or dog toys for our pets, it’s just such unavoidable pleasure and certainly leads and collars are always on our most wanted lists! So whilst it is always fun to get the topical birthday or...
SO WHAT IS NATIONAL DOG DAY REALLY ABOUT ?

SO WHAT IS NATIONAL DOG DAY REALLY ABOUT ?

International Dog Day is coming up on August 26th so that feels like a good time to fuss over our dogs even more than usual maybe? This day was founded in 2004 by Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige amongst many other wonderful pet days. The main purpose for...
Can Anyone Be A Dog Trainer ?

Can Anyone Be A Dog Trainer ?

The rather worrying fact is that anyone can identify as a dog trainer because there are no laws or expectations for education, qualifications, training or standards of practice, so pretty much anyone can call themselves a dog trainer these days. This is something many...