K9 Perspective issue 24
All pages open in a new window.Editorial - animals also devastated by hurricanes
Recent events of significance for the canine species have of course been the devastating hurricanes in the USA...
PRA gene identified
ON June 1 this year OptiGen, LLC, proudly announced identification of the gene causing canine prcd-PRA (progressive rod-cone degeneration form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy)...
Garden of peace in the dockyard
Hidden away in the heart of the historic quarter of the Royal Navy´s busy Portsmouth dockyard lies Admiralty House, the residence of the Second Sea Lord...
Heart of crystal
ZIGGY was always an active little boy - a shih tzu X Jack Russell - and it always seemed to me that he had received the best genes from both breeds...
Learn about calming signals
THE discovery of canine communication has to be the single most important development in the understanding and handling of dogs...
Fun nosework with Anne Lill Kvam
Anne Lill explained how nosework is so natural for dogs that they do not need to learn to do it. It is something they can already do without our help...
Canine education & training tour
New Zealand & Australia April 2006
with internationally acclaimed speakers
Sheila Harper (England) and Anne Lill Kvam (Norway)...
Breed standards promoted
EURO Puppy, a resource company for purebred puppies and dogs from reputable breeders of champion lines, has established a comprehensive appraisal strategy for identifying breeders ...
Finding a good breeder
ONCE you have decided which breed and gender of dog you want, the next step is to find a skilled and reputable breeder...
In perfect flight formation
RECENTLY at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire, Canine Partners´ display team showed off their skills in a presentation about the work of the charity to an enthralled audience of over 500 people ...
Book review - Go Click!
THERE is, by now, not likely to be many dog owners who have never heard of clicker training. This is because when it was first used it was a revolutionary style of training...
How to have a happy puppy
THIS little book could be called a complete guide to socialisation and conditioning...
The fast track puppy survival kit
THIS is not a book that anyone will find hard going. It is a little book crammed full of big ideas and hints and common sense information...
Canine skin disorders
Phytopica (tm) is a natural three plant patented product has been developed specifically for dogs prone to skin allergies...
Help Wetnose with donations
NORMALLY Wetnose would not do an appeal for a hurricane, but as Mother Nature has done her best this time - two hurricanes within weeks...
French national gundog championship winner
WHAT a week-end! After the recent American Champion title gained by their daddy, Ol?, offspring Chevy and Tarin gave him a beautiful present...
What Do I do...When My Dog Pulls?
PULLING on lead is possibly one of the biggest complaints that pet owners have, aside from not coming when called...
Labrador with a purpose
WHEN Endal, a quiet, unassuming yellow Labrador, won PDSA´s Gold Medal in 2003, it was another remarkable episode in a remarkable life. Matthew Le F?vre tells his story and that of the man whose world he helped to transform...
Pet Travel Guide 2006
EDITION nine of the book you need to make travelling with your pets easier is now available...
Keep fences secure
FENCES can be a very difficult subject to approach when it comes to dog ownership. Ideally I try to have a secure area at the back of the house...
