Taragh and Tyler

OWNER NAMES  Bernie and Rebecca

LIVES  Barrow

FAMILY NAMES AND AGES Shelby 18, James 14

DOGS Taragh 1 year, Tyler 7 months both Yorkshire Terriers

 DID YOU HAVE DOGS WHILST GROWING UP?

(Bernie) We had 4 dogs, 2 Jack Russell Terriers, Sandy and Bruce, for most of my childhood. Bruce was timid but Sandy boisterous. Later on we had a Border Collie called Glitter. He knew exactly what time we finished school and would jump the wall and wait for us.  We had him for about 5 yrs. Then we got a Labrador cross also called Bruce who lived until he was 5.  He ended up being poisoned.  Brandy a Yorkie came along when I was about 15.  He was my baby. He would get up on the table and let me comb him and would wait there until I told him he was handsome. We also got Whisky, another Yorkie too but he caught pneumonia after being caught in the rain.

(Rebecca) No. I was very scared of dogs. There used to be a big dog at the top of the hill that would wait for me and chase me. 

(Shelby) Trixie and Farrell. Trixie was a Pomeranian, Farrell was a Yorkshire Terrier. Trixie was like a bundle of joy who bounced about the place.  Farrell was a more like a lap dog, he would come near for heat. 

WHY DID YOU GET A DOG?

(Bernie) Trixie was meant to be an anniversary present but I ended getting her myself.  I wanted the kids to have a dog growing up. 

DID EVERYBODY IN THE FAMILY WANT A DOG?

Yes. Shelby was not happy at first as no one could go near as she was my dog.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR DOGS?

Taragh about 10 months, Tyler 4 months

WHERE DID HE/SHE COME FROM

Bought her from an advert on Seek and Sell. Tyler from Cumbria Dogs and Studs.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC BREEDS THAT ARE TARGETED AS DANGEROUS?

(Rebecca) I do not think it is the dog but the owners.  Although I would be the first to move away if I saw a Staffy off the lead.  I do not agree with these specific breed tests.

(Bernie) I truly believe it is the owner and not the breed.  If you were in a household where dogs run riot they....riot.

IS HAVING A DOG HOW YOU IMAGINED IT TO BE?

(Bernie) Each dog is different. When you are a kid you don’t have the hassle of training. 

(Rebecca) I work 60 hrs a week, so the dogs keep Bernie company.

HAVE YOU HAD DOGS BEFORE?

When Trixie was about 4. My mam came home to Ireland and bought Keira, I ended up looking after Keira.  My partner fell in love with Farrell, when she was with my mam buying keira.  Farrell was very possessive.  Unfortunately they soon died, Farrell died about 2.  I came down one morning and he was in his bed. He looked like he had died from a seizure.  Trixie was 7, she had developed a heart murmur and died in my arms. 

Before Trixie died Shelby had Rebel given on her 13 birthday from her Nan. Rebel was a Short Bearded Terrier.  He was absolutely adorable and loved cuddles. He was not keen on men though.

Then there was Xena, James found her at the back of an empty house. She was Rottweiler Cross Border Collie, she had beautiful markings.  She was only a few weeks old. 

Dakota, she was born next door.  Next door dogs were outdoor dogs. We think Rebel got in next door and mated with them.  It was a very cold winter and we advised the neighbour to bring them in as they were freezing to death. We forcibly took Dakota off them when the other pups died. She was a little shit. She was into everything. Dakota and Xena did not get on so we had Rebel and Xena outside. One night about 6 months after getting her.  Rebecca went outside for a fag.  A dog went past me and into the house.  We shooed him out but he stayed nearby so eventually we let him because it was so cold.  In the morning we let him out to find his owner. Vinnie never left.

Then we made the decision to move back to the UK. Dakota and Vinnie were re-homed together.  Rebel and Xena were rehomed via the shelter and Pets At Home. 

(Rebecca) When I was 17 just before going to Ireland I had Murphy the Akita.  He was meant to come over to Ireland with me but my dad ended up keeping him.  He still lives there now!

WHAT ISSUES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU HAD WITH YOUR DOG/S?

Taragh was completely house trained until Tyler came along and she forgot.  Now Tyler is trained she still does not like to go out.

HOW DID YOU CORRECT THEM?

Keeping up on them. Take them out at every opportunity.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS?

(James) Two Hamsters, brown one is called Speedy, white one Terence.  The dogs do not really notice them. 

(Rebecca) They get on quite well with my sisters dog.  It is great socialisation for them.

HOW DOES THE DOG SPEND HER/HIS DAY?

(Bernie) Tyler constantly plays, Taragh looks for any opportunity to go to bed. Tyler has a mad 5 mins at midnight, sprinting around the house.

(Rebecca) We get up and they have brekkie, play, take a walk to the park. Bernie will take Taragh to work to put the old lady to bed.  They eat little and often as they graze all day. They go to bed when we go to bed.  They snuggle up with us watching tv. Taragh is more needy, Tyler not too much.

WHO GENERALLY WALKS THE DOG?

(Rebecca) Depends on our work hours, if it is one of us we will take them up town, if we are together then we will go to the park. The kids often walk Murphy for my dad .

WHAT IS THEIR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY?

(Bernie) Taragh loves a bath.  Likes being warm.  Tyler will do anything where he can chew and play. Cardboard, flip flop...you name it!

WHERE DOES HE/SHE SLEEP? 

They do have a pen.  If it is cold they sleep on our bed.

WHAT TIME DOES HE/SHE SPEND IN THE HOME WITH FAMILY MEMBERS?

 Us during the day

TELL ME A FUNNY INCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR DOG

Took them both to the beach, we let them off the lead and Tyler ran for the sea, she followed him, we were worried. She was loving it, she came out dripping and cold.

On the Piel island ferry boat Yaragh yapping her head off at the water.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW DOG OWNER/OR PEOPLE THINKING OF HAVING A DOG?

(Rebecca) Do it.  It costs nothing to walk them.  As a dog walker you meet people and get out and about. Although going back to Staffys I think that has what happened with them is they have became a status symbol for some people which is not right.

(Bernie) You have no business to get one unless you put in the commitment.

Ticarna and Farah

OWNER  Farah and Richard

LIVES Newton-in-Furness

DOG NAME Ticarna

BREED Staffy Cross

AGE 1 year old

DID YOU HAVE DOGS WHILST GROWING UP?

Yes. Mickey was a Black Lab Collie cross.  He was my sister’s dog.  He lived until he was about 15 years old. 

WHY DID YOU GET A DOG?

I got Paddy when I was 15 years old.  He is a Black Labrador.  I wanted to have my own dog that I could train up from scratch.

DID EVERYBODY IN THE FAMILY WANT A DOG?

Yes, everybody wanted Paddy.  Not so much the dogs that came along later.  Paddy is 15 years old in December.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR DOG?

I have had Ticarna about a year now.  Had her since she was a puppy.

WHERE DID SHE COME FROM?        

A client of mine who I trained security dogs for.  Bought her sister, I fell in love with that dog so my client said there is one left and it was chocolate.  I wanted that colour.  I then spoke to the breeder.                                                                                                                 

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC BREEDS THAT ARE TARGETED AS DANGEROUS?

Its racial profiling, which is wrong.  It is illegal to do it with humans yet it is legal to do it with dogs.  Any dog has the potential to be dangerous, it is just how they are bred and raised at the end of the day.  The owners should be targeted, not specific breeds of dogs.  No dangerous dog’s just dangerous owners!

IS HAVING A DOG HOW YOU IMAGINED IT TO BE?

Yes and much, much more.

HAVE YOU HAD DOGS BEFORE? Yes

TELL ME ABOUT THEM

I got Kiki, a German Shepherd, bred by Merseyside Police.  Then we rescued Xena, a German Shepherd, she was about a year old and she became my dad’s dog.  Xena died when she was three from cancer. Just before that I got Rosti, he was 9 weeks old, a Belgium Malinois.  He was bred by the Royal Dutch Police.  He is probably one of the best dogs for training I have ever owned. My fiancé and I rescued a Chihuahua cross with Miniature Pinscher too.  Persia was 10 months old at the time.  She has become more Richard’s dogs than mine now.

WHAT ISSUES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU HAD WITH YOUR DOG?

Ticarna spoke her leg at 5 months old.  She broke it playing in the woods.  The vet said because she was small but so stocky that it went against her.  She missed out on vital socialization period.  She was sedated for three months to help the healing. She was then crated for four months to help further healing.  Due to the injury she came up with various issues for example she was becoming small animal and dog aggressive.  She became over protective of us two at night time.

HOW DID YOU CORRECT THEM?

Lots of training and perseverance. She needed to grow up basically.  Socializing her with dogs as much as possible.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS?

Two cats and a bird.  I also had a Fell Pony called Magic but he died last year.

HOW DOES THE DOG SPEND HER/HIS DAY?

Ticarna is the laziest dog alive.  She does not like getting up in the mornings. I cannot feed her early on.  Later on about 10 ish take her out training.  We also like to take her out on the hills, it helps her old injury.  Then she might go along with my other dogs on walks, Kiki has a calming influence.  She usually goes to work with me all day.  Training client’s dogs.

WHO GENERALLY WALKS THE DOG?

I usually do because of the training that is needed.

WHAT IS HER FAVOURITE ACTIVITY?

Search work.  Searching for people and articles.

WHERE DOES SHE SLEEP?

She has a crate in our bedroom.

WHO IS THE DOG MOSTLY FRIENDLY WITH IN THE HOUSE?

Richard and I.  She does not have much contact with other people in the house.

WHAT TIME DOES SHE SPEND IN THE HOME WITH FAMILY MEMBERS?

She mainly sleeps and cuddles.  Laziest dog ever. 

TELL ME A FUNNY INCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR DOG

We were in the car with Ticarna at the stables.  Just before getting out I asked her where Aunty Mimi (my sister) was.  Mimi was mucking out one of the stables.  Ticarna jumped out of the car ahead of us to find her.  She ran straight into the stable and got accidently pitch forked in the head!  There were no puncture wounds.  On the vet records it read “...accidently ran into a pitchfork!” The vet said it was a good thing we know you very well or we would have thought you were covering something up!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW DOG OWNER/OR PEOPLE THINKING OF HAVING A DOG?

Do as much research on the type or breed of dog you want.  Get advice and help from a fully qualified dog trainer.  So when the dog arrives the dog trainer is on hand to help.  Also before thinking about buying a puppy take a look around all the rescues and dogs pounds.  As they are very over run.  You easily find your best friend there!!

READ MORE ABOUT FARAH AS A DOG TRAINER SOON........

Go to her website  www.elitek9s.co.uk

Meg and Danielle

OWNER NAME:  Danielle

LIVES:  Barrow-in-Furness

Dog Names: Meg, Rags and Barney

DOG/S BREED/AGE:

Meg (Springer 8yrs) Rags (Lhasa Apso cross 10yrs) Barney (Scottish Cairn Terrier cross 5yrs)

DID YOU HAVE DOGS WHILST GROWING UP?

Yes I did.  We got them from Ravenglass on a farm as pups.  They were English Pointer cross Welsh Springer Spaniels.  Gus, we had until he was fifteen.  Biff until he was eleven.  He died of mouth cancer.  He was a little swine.  He would have put our Barney in his place.

WHY DID YOU GET A DOG?

I got a dog because they are brill.  You just gotta love them! 

 HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR DOGS?

Meg I got 2005.  Rags I have had just over a year now. Barney I have had nearly two weeks.

WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?

Meg was from a friend of ours.  She needed rehoming.  Rags came from Animal Concern, Cumbria. Barney came from a rescue centre in Lincolnshire.

TELL ME ABOUT IT

A friend of ours had asthma and it got a lot worse and so she had to re-home her animals, so Meg came to me.  As for Rags, I do not know a lot about his background.  I was told there was a split up and needed to go.  I think there is a lot more to it though.  They did not tell me he was aggressive. Luckily he came to me. I dread the idea that he could have gone to kids.  He would have been put down! Barney was my mam’s but is now living with me because I have the time to train him.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC BREEDS THAT ARE TARGETED AS DANGEROUS?

Basically, any dog that is brought up properly is less dangerous than one than is not! Rags could be classed as more dangerous than some!  It is not the breed, it just some can be seen to do more damage because of the size.  The shorter the jaw the more powerful it is said to be and Bull breeds were bred with short jaws.

IS HAVING A DOG HOW YOU IMAGINED IT TO BE?

I did not really imagine what it would be like.  I just wanted them. I help to train Barney. He is my mam’s dog, he is Scottish-Cairn Terrier cross.  He has aggression issues.

TELL ME ABOUT THEM

Barney has dog on dog aggression.  If he can cannot get to the target of his aggression he will redirect it onto the nearest thing to him, whether it be the dogs he is walking with or the handler.

WHAT ISSUES HAVE YOU HAD WITH YOUR DOG/S?

Meg is a good girl. Not too many issues.  Rags he has food aggression issues.  He is still touch sensitive still. His obedience is very good. 

HOW DID YOU CORRECT THEM?

His food aggression it is still ongoing.  Controlled food and treat time is helping. For the touch issues I have to groom and touch him at different times to get him used to it.  I also take him to dog training classes.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS?.

I have three mice. They are called Lola, Edna and Pearl. They are all different colours.  The dogs ignore the mice.  Upstairs I have a gerbil called Rhonda and six African Land Snails. They are called Cooper, Harper, Tango, Lilly, Phoenix and Merlin.  The oldest one is coming up four.  The dogs don’t even notice them!

HOW DO THE DOGS SPEND THEIR DAY?

They go out for a walk twice a day. Morning walk is first thing then come back and have their breakfast.  Then it is relaxation.  Then about 2pm they go out for another walk.  They come in and go to sleep.  The dogs then have their tea at about 4pm. In the evening they either get an interactive toy or training session. Barney has the same routine but with more exercise and training.

WHAT IS THEIR FAVOURITE  ACTIVITY?

Meg is obsessed with the ball.  Whoever has the ball is the most interesting person in the world.  Rags can’t really have toys but he likes bubbles.

WHERE DOES THEY SLEEP

They all sleep next to my bed.                                       

TELL ME A FUNNY INCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR DOG

There was a poo incident. Rags will eat the odd poo!  We were wandering along the field one day on a walk.  Rags noticed a poo and would have eaten it given the chance when Meg came along nearby minding her own business and Rags flew at her being possessive over the poo.  As if to say do not dare eat that poo it is mine!  It was funny! Meg didn’t even want it.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW DOG OWNER/OR PEOPLE THINKING OF HAVING A DOG?

Make sure you think about it properly and that you can provide everything the dog needs. For example, time for training and walks. Make sure you are in the financial position to cover vets bills, grooming costs and good quality food. Research the best type/breed for the family’s energy level. Once everyone is happy, contact a reputable breeder or rescue centre.

Oscar and Julie

OWNER  Julie and Andy

LIVES  Barrow

FAMILY NAMES AND AGES Patrick, aged 10 yrs

DOG NAME Oscar

BREED Shih tzu

 AGE 1 year

 DID YOU HAVE DOGS WHILST GROWING UP?

Yes.  I had a lab cross who was called Blackie. He was quite soft as labs go.  Then we had Bramble, he was an Alsation Cross Collie.  My dad got him when I was on the verge of leaving home.  Then my dad got very ill we had to rehome bramble to someone at Seascale who had lots of room to exercise him.  He was also an ex police dog handler.  When my dad died for company for my mam we got  max was a lab gundog, he was a big dog, he looked scary but he was soft.  He carried teddy bears everywhere.  He was about 13 when he died.

WHY DID YOU GET A DOG?

It was more of an impulse.  I had thought about it for years and thought I couldn’t as I work full time.  Then I saw Oscar and how he was living, I could not leave him there!

DID EVERYBODY IN THE FAMILY WANT A DOG?

Andy did not initially think of having a dog, but then met Oscar and wanted him.  He could not leave them there either.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR DOG/S?

6 months

WHERE DID HE/SHE COME FROM  

We got him from a house in Ormsgill, he was there because in the previous home he was being picked on.

WAS YOUR DOG A RESCUE 

He was rescue from the previous owner.  He was used for breeding, but because they could not breed from him because of his hernia, they just rid of him.  We think he has been through something as well as he was scared of big men.  He came with a jaw injury, which means his bottom jaw and teeth are not quite lined.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC BREEDS THAT ARE TARGETED AS DANGEROUS?

(Julie)There is no such thing as dangerous dog but dangerous owners. Its owners that don’t have respect for their animal.  I would not leave my child alone with any dog.

(Andy) They can’t be trusted.  The chavy dogs that are used for fighting are not to be trusted.

IS HAVING A DOG HOW YOU IMAGINED IT TO BE?

He is easier than I thought he would be.  Once you are in a routine he is fine.  He is a good dog.

HAVE YOU HAD DOGS BEFORE?

(Andy) I had Gismo, he was a King Charles Spaniel, he died of cancer at 10 years old.  Then just cats.

WHAT ISSUES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU HAD WITH YOUR DOG?

First we get him it was toilet training.  He would not tell me if he needed to go out.  He would just do it anywhere.  The other thing is treatment for fleas.  His coat is so thick it is hard to see.

HOW DID YOU CORRECT THEM?

With the toilet training.  We initially put out the puppy pads.  Moved them closer to door as we went along.  We would praise him lots.  The flea, treated the bed and coat, and tea tree cream for the rash.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS?

No

HOW DOES THE DOG SPEND HER/HIS DAY?

He wakes up at 6.30am. He goes for a walk at 7am whatever the weather.  He comes back and has his breakfast.  He is picky so he often does not eat it.  Then I go to work, if Andy at work too, his parents come around to half past two and take him for a walk.  He has his bed in the kitchen and looks out of the window. At 6pm when I get home from work I will walk again.  If nice he will get a run in the field.  Then maybe a bit of play with Andy.  Teatime then bed.  He likes dogs and visits friends.

WHO GENERALLY WALKS THE DOG?

Me and I pick the poo up!

WHAT IS THEIR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY?

He loves playing tug of war on the floor.  He loves being dragged around like a mop.  He likes a walk too.

WHERE DOES HE/SHE SLEEP? 

On my bed.  Or under the bed by my pillow.          

          

WHO IS THE DOG MOSTLY FRIENDLY WITH  IN THE HOUSE?

Me.

WHAT TIME DOES HE/SHE SPEND IN THE HOME WITH FAMILY MEMBERS

All day.  He is usually always with someone.

 TELL ME A FUNNY INCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR DOG

He has come into the house after going to the toilet and had a full mouth of poo.  I told him to drop it, then onto my floor he dropped this poo.  I also have him on video barking at his own reflection in the mirror.

 WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW DOG OWNER/OR PEOPLE THINKING OF HAVING A DOG?

Think long term.  Think about the cost.  Think about they are going to fit into the family.  How will they benefit the family.   Time and money has to be considered.

Troy and Diane

OWNER  Diane and Antony

LIVES  Morecambe

FAMILY NAMES AND AGES Phoenix 6 yrs, Kai 2yrs

DOG NAME Troy

BREED German Shepherd

AGE 18 months

WHERE DID HE COME FROM?    A breeder in Morecambe.                                                                                                        

DID YOU HAVE DOGS WHILST GROWING UP? 

Yes an ex-Police dog called Tiger. Troy is the spitting image of him (finds and shows photo).  He died when I was young.  We then got a King Charles Spaniel called Paddy.  We had Paddy for a while.  Then Rocky a Staffy/ Jack Russell cross.  We got Molly who was a Collie Corgi cross.  We got her when she was 7 after being with another family member and needed rehoming.  We had her until she died at 10.  Woody and Shadow were Springer Spaniels and we had them for 10 years.  They were brilliant dogs.  They could do everything.  Really devoted.  

While still at home, I had a Rottweiler, called Honey, until she three and half months.  She started having seizures which turned out to be aneurysm.  A blood vessel had burst and she died.  Then we got another Rottweiler called Angel.  She was a legend.  Phoenix adored her.  Angel would lie on the floor and allow Phoenix to lie on her.  Really gentle and loving. Unfortunately due to family circumstances, my stepdad would get rid of dogs after a while, we had to rehome her to a friend.  Monty and Cadbury were two miniature poodles.  Monty had a bad reaction to one of his first vaccinations and became very poorly.  He had to be put to sleep.  Then Cadbury due to similar family circumstances was rehomed too.

 WHY DID YOU GET A DOG? 

I had always grown up with dogs.  I wanted to have one and be in charge.  Not be dictated to by my stepdad which dog was staying or going.

DID EVERYBODY IN THE FAMILY WANT A DOG? 

Yes.  Phoenix especially.  I believe in teaching the children to be respectful to dogs and animals.  Phoenix was bitten by a Jack Russell when she was two and although not a nice experience it made me more determined to teach her to be good and respect dogs.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC BREEDS THAT ARE TARGETED AS DANGEROUS?

It’s a load of rubbish.  It is how you bring them up.  It is not how they are.  Antony believes it too.  Staffys used to be known as the ‘nanny’ dog, as it would look after the children in the mines.

IS HAVING A DOG HOW YOU IMAGINED IT TO BE?

Yes and no.  It is not like I have a pet.  I have a kid in a fur coat.  There is stuff you cannot cut corners with dogs otherwise somewhere along the line troubles will turn up.

HAVE YOU HAD DOGS BEFORE AS AN ADULT?

When we moved up to Morecambe we got our first dog as a couple.  A staffy called Boo she was 6 weeks when we got her.  Then when she was 3 months old we rescued a deaf Rottweiler called Tara for a while.  Whose pedigree name Turarks Kiss and Cuddle!  We then managed to rehomed her on to an elderly couple.  A lovely dog just a bit temperamental and needed one to one attention.  Really beautiful dark red colouring.  Tara and Boo would lie as a sandwich all cosy.  At 2 years old Boo became pregnant and for some reason rejected all the pups.  After the pups had gone she started acting funny.  Odd behaviour that she had not done before.  For example she jumped on a neighbour’s child, not hurting him but frightening him.  Even though she had a muzzle on when she was outside I felt I could not trust her then.  I did not know how to deal with it.  So we rehomed her to friend in Penrith.  He does not have children so it was not an immediate problem.  He is able to train her through her issues and give her that one to one attention.  She is doing really well now.

WHAT ISSUES HAVE YOU HAD WITH TROY?

He used to chew through plaster and he made a hole in the kitchen wall.  He could also be very possessive over me (Diane) at times. 

HOW DID YOU CORRECT THEM?

We had to speak to a trainer it.  He is very possessive over me and at times would cause problems.  We did not know how to deal with it.  Farah, the trainer sent us some information about body language which has helped a great us deal.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS?

Yes, three rats and three snakes.  The rats are Dumbo males, Bubble and Squeak.  Charlie is a fancy rat, a Champagne Albino.  One snake is14 weeks old and is a Jungle Carpet Python.  One is a Lesser Royal and the other, Khan is a normal royal python.  He is the oldest one.  The kids play with him.

HOW DOES THE DOG SPEND HER/HIS DAY?

Most of the day is he is either eating or playing with the kids.  The kids know when to leave him to sleep.  Phoenix sits and talks to him a lot.  He sings when we play the harmonica!

WHO GENERALLY WALKS THE DOG?

Me (Diane), everyday without fail.

WHAT IS HIS FAVOURITE ACTIVITY?

Hide and seek with the local kids on the field.  They fuss him and then run off and hide.  I then let him find them.  He circles where they are.  He is lovely with kids.

WHERE DOES HE SLEEP? 

He sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed.

WHO IS THE DOG MOSTLY FRIENDLY WITH IN THE HOUSE? 

With me (Diane), he is my shadow.

WHAT TIME DOES HE SPEND IN THE HOME WITH FAMILY MEMBERS?

He is always with us.

TELL ME A FUNNY INCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR DOG

As a family we were all sat watching a film.  There was a scary moment with the creepy music.  Troy suddenly woke up and howled in horror werewolf film way.  Looked at us and then went back to sleep as though nothing had happened.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW DOG OWNER/OR PEOPLE THINKING OF HAVING A DOG?

Do your research on the breed. We would not recommend a breed that is notorious for hyperactivity for a first dog.  It might be too much to have a demanding breed straight away.