Summer is here and for the Jackson gang that means regular trips to the beach where it is cooler by the ocean to walk. It also means plenty of swimming. I encourage swimming in my dogs for fitness and conditioning. Exercising in water, while still strenuous, does not involve weight bearing on joints or spine,... Continue Reading →
Socialisation between Vaccinations: The Big Debate
Swift went to her first puppy party at the vets on Tuesday. There were five other sets of owners with their puppies attending, all different breeds and different sizes, and all around 11-12 weeks old. Now, here's the thing, as people began to talk and discuss their pups there were a lot of remarks about... Continue Reading →
Beach Daydreams, 1 April 2017
When I was a kid I didn't realise that some people didn't live near the sea. The ocean was such a big and seemingly permanent part of my life that I just assumed it was the same for everyone. As I grew older, I learned that not only did some people not live near the... Continue Reading →