http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:42:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am fortunate to receive letters from dog owners all over the world.  My show- ‘It’s Me or the Dog,’ has been broadcast in over twenty countries and fortunately the message of responsible ownership is also spreading to far off places such as Brazil, Dubai and Hong Kong.  If I ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2008/06/15/dogs-that-jump/ Is your dog a Hound Houdini?  Does it try and escape each time you open the front door or the garden gate?  Does it run away from you on a walk?  I’m looking for a few case studies of dogs that have these kind of issues.  If you are in ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2008/06/12/hound-houdinis-needed/ I have just returned from Crufts – the dog show of all dog shows. Every year I go it seems to get bigger and better. There are more things for the average dog owner to enjoy such as agility, flyball, training classes, heel to music demonstrations and trade stands by ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2008/05/19/just-back-from-crufts/ A war is about to start in my neighbourhood, the same war that is being fought in neighbourhoods around the world. There is a public footpath across the road from where I live. This path is used by runners, mothers pushing prams, children on their bicycles and people walking their ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2008/03/12/a-war-in-the-neibourhood/ I’m very happy to announce that we have a new addition to our family. She is overweight, snores at night and has some pungent gas problems but we love her and she’s here to stay. Sadie the chocolate Labrador came into our lives at the beginning of February. She is ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2008/03/05/a-new-arrival/ Make sure your feline friend is always kept in tip top condition with our handy tips on health and feeding. You can feed him wet or dry food or a mixture of both Your cat prefers small meals on frequent occasions rather than one big meal a day. This also ensures his ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2007/09/19/contented-cat-health-and-feeding/ Cats usually look after themselves without any encouragement. However grooming him not only increases the bond between you, but can also reduce hairballs and allow you to check for any signs of ill health. Here are a few tips: Shorthaired cats can be groomed with a fine-toothed metal comb weekly Brush or ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2007/09/19/well-groomed-making-sure-he-looks-his-best/ Spraying, clawing, biting and other unpleasant habits – we’ll help you find an easy solution to these problems with these helpful tips. It is advised to neuter or spay your cat. It not only prevents unwanted pregnancies occurring, but also stops unwanted behaviour from occurring, such as straying or fighting Your vet ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2007/09/19/best-behaviour-stopping-those-bad-habits/ Cats may not be the biggest talkers in the world, but you’ll notice that he does get a little chatty from time to time. And what does his body language mean? Here’s how to understand your cat. From telling you he’s hungry, to expressing bewilderment, to having a moan, the most ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2007/09/19/what%e2%80%99s-he-saying-understanding-your-cat%e2%80%99s-chat/ Whether you own a cat or a dog, making sure you have pet insurance is essential. If he does get injured or becomes ill not only will pet insurance soon have him back on his paws but it will also take care of the expensive vet bills. you have pet insurance ... http://www.victoriastilwell.co.uk/2007/09/19/kitty-cover-insuring-your-cat/