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Well, last night was the first night and it was great! We arrived at The Giant Pet Store early, me and my little helper Tinkerbell (better known as Tinks!). Tinks is an 8 year old yellow Labrador who is just the most gentle and easy going dog. We talked all the way there in the car, actually I did all the talking and she just listened intently!
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Wed 24/06/2009 - Well I've been down to Dartford where I was judging the English Groomers Group Challenge. I judged alongside Chrisie Warwick and Alison Rogers. The group I judged was Beginners and Students. I was very impressed by the level of work applied.
So you've chosen you puppy and are ready to settle down together - but first there's some equipment you'll need. Let us give you some pointers as to what you will need to help your life as owner and pet run smoothly.
* Change flavours of dry dog food every three to four months to avoid deficiencies or excesses of ingredients which may be problematic for your dog's health.
If you're looking for dog food for your new canine friend the choice can look daunting. To help you make your choice here's what each of the manufactures' say about their foods! They all sound brilliant but hopefully this will help you choose.
The UK Kennel Club recognizes 202 breeds of dog but there are over 450 breeds worldwide - so choosing a dog is not an easy task. Firstly we suggest you speak to some experienced breeders and vets to help you choose what type of breed you would like. Also visit a local dog show or Crufts where every breed of dog is on show with their owners. Types of questions you should ask when choosing a breed of dog...
How you groom your dog depends mainly on the breed and it's coat type. There are also other factors, such as time of year, how dirty the dog gets, etc. We provide some general guidelines that should be suitable for most cases and breeds of pet dogs. This not a breed specific grooming guide just general guidelines....
To launch National Micro-Chipping Month the Giant Pet Store hosted a micro-chipping day on June, 2009. Organised by the SOFA (Speak Out For Animals) group from Thorpe House School, The Kennel Club and television vet Marc Abraham, the event was aimed at raising awareness of the importance of micro-chipping your dog, cat or small animal...
Looking for some clarification as to what are the different types of dog food and which are best for your particular dog? Look no further, this article will help.
Your new puppy has plenty of growing to do and for this his body will need to manufacture muscle, bone, hair, teeth and a strong immune system - all in double quick time!
Naturally he'll need the best nutrition there is to get there.