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RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
Having a dog is a big commitment
You should take time to fully consider all aspects of dog ownership
Choosing the right one for you can be overwhelming. Please don’t choose a dog based on looks alone without researching its behavioural, health and grooming needs. Learning about the breed you are interested in is essential to ensure it will be the right fit for you and your lifestyle.
The Breeds
There are more than two hundred breeds of dogs, each bred for a specific purpose. This is likely to affect their mental and physical needs throughout their lives.
Under the Animal Welfare Act, you must ensure that a dog’s five needs are met.
They need a suitable environment, a suitable diet, and the ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns; you should consider what the breed was bred to do and to be housed with or apart from other animals as needed. They also need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury, and disease.
Breeds Grooming Needs
The pictures you see online or in books show the best examples of a breed type: perfectly groomed, in an idyllic setting, and you fall in love. However, bringing your dog home to your family, lifestyle, or environment is a different reality.
There are dog breeds with varying coat types, each with particular grooming needs ranging from easy to care for to highly demanding. Of course, we are here to help you, and regular professional grooming will help keep your pet’s coat in perfect condition. Many of the most popular breeds and mixed breeds have demanding coat types, and these also require you to groom and brush your dog effectively at home on a regular basis to avoid causing suffering and pain, which a matted coat can do to your pet.
If grooming a dog daily using the correct tools and equipment and taking a dog for regular professional grooming might feel like a chore, get overlooked or be too expensive, you should consider your chosen breed carefully.
Equally, if you have already committed to a breed or mixed breed and the dog groomer informs you that your pet’s fur has become matted due to a lack of care and attention in your home grooming routine, you might feel upset with your groomer or grooming establishment. However, it’s important to remember that dog groomers are not just there to groom your pet but care about your dog’s grooming needs and want to educate owners on keeping their pets in good condition. Groomers do not judge you and understand that some knots and tangles are typical. However, they fully understand the negative impact a matted coat can have on a dog, and it’s crucial to consider their advice when evaluating your commitment to your pet’s well-being. Being receptive to your feedback and working with your groomer is a good idea. It will not benefit you or your dog if you react by getting angry with your groomer or threatening them with a bad review. You will likely need to find a new groomer who will give you the same feedback when the time comes.
How to Buy a Dog
Once you have decided that you are ready for a dog, it’s important to consider whether adopting from a reputable rescue centre or buying from a licensed breeder is the right choice.
If you are considering adoption, use a reputable rescue centre. Similarly, knowing a breeder’s license status is essential if you want to buy from them.
Seeing the puppy with its mother is essential before purchasing. It’s important not to buy a puppy out of sympathy for the environmental conditions you find her in. Doing so could lead to unexpected challenges and long-term responsibilities, especially if the dog has ongoing health and behavioural problems. More importantly, it’s crucial to avoid perpetuating the poor breeding quality of dogs and supporting puppy farms. A Kennel Club Assured Breeder will ensure they meet
When choosing a dog, select one that is active, friendly, curious, and unafraid of people. The dog should be comfortable with gentle handling and should not display signs of aggression. The temperament of a puppy’s parents can provide insight into its future behavior.
DOG TRAINING SERVICES
in Chesterfield
If you are unsure about the best way to train a dog, choose a professional dog trainer. Training is a critical part of a dog’s life. It teaches dogs to interact well with people and other dogs, avoid disruptive behaviour, and be respectful to family members and members of the public at all times. It focuses on teaching the necessary skills for social integration, keeping dogs safe and helping build a special bond between you and your dog.
A & S Dog Training – Steve Fletcher
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Everything You Need to Know about a Matted Coat!
When a pet’s coat becomes severely matted, it is necessary to clip off the entire coat. This process is more expensive than that of a regular groom.
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As an independent business, we understand the importance of exceptional service, even in unexpected situations. Here is some information you should know.
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