Comments for The Dog Coach http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk puppy classes, socialisation and advice Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:58:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Bloodhound by Debbie Pownall http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/bloodhound/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Debbie Pownall Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:58:16 +0000 http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/?p=422#comment-206 Thank you Clive for your comments on this. As someone who has been doing bloodhound rescue for over 20 years I can state that if we get into double figures in one year with rescues then we consider that to be a bad year. Also like to say that Clive has worked wonders with his own rescue hound and given him a great home. Thank you Clive for your comments on this. As someone who has been doing bloodhound rescue for over 20 years I can state that if we get into double figures in one year with rescues then we consider that to be a bad year. Also like to say that Clive has worked wonders with his own rescue hound and given him a great home.

]]> Comment on Bloodhound by Clive Norman http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/bloodhound/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Clive Norman Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:24:58 +0000 http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/?p=422#comment-205 "for the high rate, in comparison with other breeds, of bloodhounds given up for adoption once full-grown." I don't know who wrote this summary which in the main is correct, however as someone who works closely with 'Bloodhound Lifeline' this particular comment is incorrect. Yes Bloodhounds are given up for adoption the same as any other breed. However, due to the diligent work in vetting procedure carried out by most responsible breeders most are never given up for adoption. The breeders association of Bloodhounds also take back any hounds that turn out not to be required by there new owners. This year (2010) Battersea Dogs home did have a Bloodhound, and after talking to staff there it was the first one any of them could ever remember (some have worked there for 15+ years). It is right for any potential Bloodhound owner to be aware of the particular requirements of this breed, but please do not paint them as un-trainable which is the way your summary reads. My impression is that this summary has probably been written after reading articles from the US, where in deed they do have more of a problem. But then for anyone who has seen the 'dog whisperer' is it any surprise! “for the high rate, in comparison with other breeds, of bloodhounds given up for adoption once full-grown.”

I don’t know who wrote this summary which in the main is correct, however as someone who works closely with ‘Bloodhound Lifeline’ this particular comment is incorrect. Yes Bloodhounds are given up for adoption the same as any other breed. However, due to the diligent work in vetting procedure carried out by most responsible breeders most are never given up for adoption. The breeders association of Bloodhounds also take back any hounds that turn out not to be required by there new owners. This year (2010) Battersea Dogs home did have a Bloodhound, and after talking to staff there it was the first one any of them could ever remember (some have worked there for 15+ years).

It is right for any potential Bloodhound owner to be aware of the particular requirements of this breed, but please do not paint them as un-trainable which is the way your summary reads. My impression is that this summary has probably been written after reading articles from the US, where in deed they do have more of a problem. But then for anyone who has seen the ‘dog whisperer’ is it any surprise!

]]> Comment on Beagle by Talia http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/beagle/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Talia Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:37:07 +0000 http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/?p=405#comment-9 I have a part beagle named Mackie. In fact he is sitting right next to me. I feed him and our other dog Sage. When I feed them they jump up and nip at me. I have a part beagle named Mackie. In fact he is sitting right next to me. I feed him and our other dog Sage. When I feed them they jump up and nip at me.

]]> Comment on Doberman Pinscher by Pat http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/doberman-pinscher/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Pat Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:25:50 +0000 http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/?p=484#comment-8 I am thinking of getting a Doberman puppy. I have been thinking about it and studying for a long time, not wanting to rush into anything. I have found so much information, and I think I am ready. I have talked to some people who are "leaders?" in knowledge and expertise of the breed. Owners of Dobermans have told me how precious they are in the family. I am thinking of getting a Doberman puppy. I have been thinking about it and studying for a long time, not wanting to rush into anything. I have found so much information, and I think I am ready. I have talked to some people who are “leaders?” in knowledge and expertise of the breed. Owners of Dobermans have told me how precious they are in the family.

]]> Comment on Mixed Breed by Rebecca http://www.thedogcoach.co.uk/mixed-breed/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Rebecca Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:54:55 +0000 http://thedogcoach.co.uk/?p=58#comment-5 My labradoodle's favourite trick is waiting for the cat to set off down the garden and chasing it! At other times they sleep in the same bed. Rebecca (age 7) My labradoodle’s favourite trick is waiting for the cat to set off down the garden and chasing it! At other times they sleep in the same bed.
Rebecca (age 7)

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