The Pet People

I only recommend local dog services that I have personally used and recommend. You will not find any people or companies here that I would not use myself.

• Paws 4 Applause Dog Groomers www.paws4applause.co.uk/ www.paws4applause.co.uk/ Paws4Applause is owned and run by Karole Robertson, an avid pet owner who has had dogs and cats as part of her family since childhood. Karole originally hails from Brazil where pet grooming is virtually a national pastime; household pets, usually numbering quite a few, are groomed locally by home-run businesses sometimes up to once a week as a treat and they love all the attention when they return home pampered, trimmed and smelling fresh! Posted September 10, 2011 at 1:02 PM

• Bells and Whisltes Dog Behaviour and Training www.bellsandwhistlesbehaviour.co.uk www.bellsandwhistlesbehaviour.co.uk Bells and Whistles aims to provide up to date, welfare friendly methods of changing your pets behaviour. From barking dogs and screaming parrots to terrified cats and aggressive rabbits, Bells and Whistles looks at the underlying motivation behind your pets problem so that together we can create a plan which really alters your pets behaviour. Posted September 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM

• Pet Sitter Plus Software www.petsitter-software.co.uk/ www.petsitter-software.co.uk/ Easy to use Pet Sitting Software Designed for Dog Walking and Pet Sitting companies of any size from sole traders to multi branch national franchises. Pet Sitter Plus will help you to easily keep track of your work, create professional itemised invoices and even manage staff. Posted February 6, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Find information about dog rescue organisations

• Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue www.hwanimalrescue.org/ www.hwanimalrescue.org/ Dedicated to the re-homing of Stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs. Rehoming all over the UK Posted November 9, 2008 at 8:53 AM

• Hounslow Animal Welfare www.haws-animals.org.uk/ www.haws-animals.org.uk/ "Compassion First" Very small voluntary animal rescue based in the South East Posted November 9, 2008 at 8:55 AM

Websites to help you find a healthy happy puppy.

• Perfect Pup www.perfectpup.co.uk/index.php5 www.perfectpup.co.uk/index.php5 Welcome to Perfect Pup ??? the revolutionary free service that makes finding your next dog much less hairy! We know it can all be quite baffling. There are hundreds of types of dog to choose between and we want you to find the one that will best suit you and your lifestyle. We also want you to consider getting a rescue dog, but if you are quite sure you want a pup we will try to guide you towards the really caring breeders who do all they can to prevent hereditary diseases. Plan-a-pup is a free service where one of our experts will analyse your lifestyle and give you a list of suitable breeds to check out. Posted January 24, 2009 at 5:28 AM

Favourite web shops

• Classy Collars www.freewebs.com/classy-collars/index.htm www.freewebs.com/classy-collars/index.htm Classy Collars make and sell dog collars, profits from the collars go to support SouthWest SightHounds, the rescue where one of the owner's dogs came from. Posted March 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM

Links to sites about positive training methods

• Behaviour Problems - by Ian Dunbar www.siriuspup.com/behavior_problems.html# www.siriuspup.com/behavior_problems.html# A selection of downloads to help you with your dog's behaviour and behaviour problems. Posted January 24, 2009 at 5:52 AM

• BEFORE You Get Your Puppy Dr. Ian Dunbar www.siriuspup.com/pdfs/before_puppy_sirius.pdf www.siriuspup.com/pdfs/before_puppy_sirius.pdf This booklet will outline common, predictable puppy problems, provide a timetable for their development, and suggest a variety of dog-friendly preventative measures and solutions, emphasizing the overwhelming importance of early socialization, confinement, prevention, and lure/reward training techniques. Posted January 24, 2009 at 5:36 AM

• Dr Sophia Yin drsophiayin.com/ drsophiayin.com/ Dr. Sophia Yin knows what it's like to have a problem pet and nowhere to turn for professional help. And she has witnessed countless fractured relationships between misunderstood pets and their frustrated humans companions. As a result, her mission in life is to improve our understanding of animals and their behavior so that we can care for, appreciate and enjoy our time with them better. Posted September 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Supplies related to dogs and their needs

• Barjo www.barjo.co.uk/ www.barjo.co.uk/ BARJO has over 30 years experience and are market leaders in the manufacture and supply of kennels, cages and guards supplying many major canine charities and government services. Posted November 9, 2008 at 11:09 AM

Forums where you can chat with other dog owners and dog lovers

• Dog Pages www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/ www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/ The UK's largest Dog forums containing sections on Dogs in rescue, Lost and Found Dogs, Volunteers, Dog Chatter, Training and Behaviour, swap shop. Posted November 9, 2008 at 8:45 AM

• Salukis and Co z3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co/index.php?s3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co z3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co/index.php?s3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co Forum for all things Saluki Posted November 9, 2008 at 8:51 AM