I was never alowed a dog as a child, and was a little scared of them as I wasnt familiar with them. However I always wanted a puppy, and so the first thing I did when I got my own place was start to look for a puppy. My uncle had a collie and so did a friend and so I decided I wanted a collie. I did all the research, and finally decided on a collie over a lab. As it was my first pup, it had to be perfect. I wanted a long haired black and white 8 week old border collie, and it was harder than I thought. Someone in my area had some advertised and when I went to see them, was mesmerised. It was the first time ever I had seen / held a puppy, I was amazed by teh cuteness and .  Read the complete review

I've always loved dogs. Some of my first memories are about family pets and i just dont think childhood is complete without a canine companion, so here are my thoughts on dogs as pets. The good: A dog is a constant companion, both for children an adults. Responsible dog ownership certainly encourages excercise. We heard the other day the average owner of gym membership escercises 5 hours a week. The average dog walker excercises 7. I also think pets help children learn responsibility and caring for other living things, although of course the parents have ultimate responsibility for any pet brought in. Pets also provide a release valve for children in ...  Read the complete review

Below is my experience of owning my two dogs; - The first thing I think you should be asking yourself when looking to get a puppy / dog is why you want one. If you are to be totally honest with yourself and decide that you want one because they are cute and fun to have around then think harder! I have two dogs, one who has just turned 2, and a 1 year old. My eldest is infact the smallest, he's a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier cross. I found him advertised on the internet and when I called up to see if he was still there they told me he was the last one left and that I could go and visit him. Along we went and just as we sat down, the ...  Read the complete review

Oscar dog food My friend first introduced me to oscars pet food, It seems to be a word of mouth company and not available to buy in the shops which is unfortunate. I got the phone number for my local representative, gave her a phone and we arranged a convient time for her to come and tell me about the product. After a taste test which they loved!!! Also a discussion on what would be best for the pugs and their diets I decided it would be worth a try, They need very little food as its super concentrated and full of goodness. Its very cost effective. I phone up speak to my local representatative, arrange a time for delivery and the food comes to ...  Read the complete review

I wanted a dog all my life, I was sooo jealous of my older sister having two! I started going out with her to walk them and really enjoyed it so I begged and begged my parents until they said yes. I got Benji on 2nd January 2005. He's a golden Cocker Spaniel and has been my best friend ever since. We've been walking twice a day every day, he loves running over fields, swimming, climbing, chasing cats/rabbits/birds but doesn't like strangers, he tends to bark or growl at them, although he's never tried biting anyone! Benji changed my life, before I had him I was living with my parents, never had a boyfriend and weighed 22 stone. Five years later I'm living with ...  Read the complete review