Recent content by niko

Thank you for your responses. As JillA had stated he had taken too much off all round. When I was able to look at him (they live at home with my parents & mum was present for farrier) he had taken all the calluses off the sole and frog. Hes turned out as I had a baby not long ago so he has as...

My horse has been barefoot for over a year as out of work. His feet have improved immensely but have been looked after by a barefoot specialist. He is never lame after the barefoot trim. I could not get hold of my usual trimmer so with his feet getting bad starting to flare and crack I gave in...

I have a GSD and lost my border collie to old age at Christmas. The border collie was 13 and shepherd rising 4. After a week or so she was fine & think ebjoys being the only dog. I am a groomer & work from home so she's never really alone. Plenty of exercise then sofa time & a chew I think she...

I have a working line black sable shepherd bitch. My intent was her to be the predecessor to the dog I competed with. She was got for dog sport so especially highly driven, with amazing ball drive. However, life got in the way & a toddler & 4month old changed that. She's now a family...

I'm a groomer & have a salon at home. After I have cleaned & disinfected there is not a hope of getting in after their walks. They get the hose on their underbellies & legs & come into their crates beside the radiators with vetbed to dry off. Even in the midst of winter they know it's the only...

This was me (daughter now 10mths & bf!) I had my parents refusing to let me near my horse in case I even got a knock as I have a rare blood group & if he threw his head that would have been enough to abort the pregnancy. I remember crying as I just wanted to cuddle him. After she was born as I...

Yes they can! I have a german shepherd who at 13 weeks and both injections caught it. She survived after a week in the vets but lost her tail as external extremeties that were not necessary started shutting down to save vital organs. My vet explained that it can lie dormant in their system if...

I'm sorry to hear about your parrot but as a new mother with an 8mth old I was in a similar situation. I have a working shepherd whom as a pup had a fierce prey, working drive if not being channeled. I could not do this 24/7 & as new boundaries were being laid she had free roam of outdoors with...

Sorry for smirking but as a new mum and dog owner I am glad that happened! Prams are the same height as medium to large sized dogs and the amount of loose dogs i get trying to push their head into her pram is unreal! Now as a protective mum it takes a great deal to stay sane at the people that...

I am a qualified City & Guilds Dog Groomer and I am testing the market to see if there is a customer base for a new dog grooming business amongst those already established. I would greatly appreciate if you would take the survey at the link below which will take no longer than 2mins. If you have...

I am a qualified City & Guilds Dog Groomer and I am testing the market to see if there is a customer base for a new dog grooming business amongst those already established. I would greatly appreciate if you would take the survey at the link below which will take no longer than 2mins. If you have...

I am a qualified City & Guilds Dog Groomer and I am testing the market to see if there is a customer base for a new dog grooming business amongst those already established. I would greatly appreciate if you would take the survey at the link below which will take no longer than 2mins. If you have...

I must say I nearly fell off my seat after watching the GSD. I am so appalled that a judge had not disqualified that dog. Apart from its temperament being unsound, it's hips and croup were shocking, I was waiting for it to fall apart like lego! I have a working GSD, they could be two...

I have had chickens and dogs for years and never a problem until I got my new dog. She is a working german shepherd and like your Cocker would do exactly the same. Unless you were on her she would take any opportunity. I needed a solution that would also work when I wasn't 'on her' which isn't...

I thought I would give an update to all those that were kind enough to think of us & kept all crossed for her recovery. I was able to collect her on friday morning, exactly one week after she was admitted. She had been off the IV for three days, eating, drinking and going to the bathroom as she...