May I take this opportunity to ask you to support my best friend's charity fundraising for the Blue Cross and for the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary in Borneo by clicking here Many thanks!

Need to find a good reputable dog trainer or behaviourist, who offers kind, fair and effective methods without using aversion techniques? Can I recommend you use the following web sites to find one in your area -

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Pet Dog Trainers of Europe

UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists

Sheila Harper Canine Education
Who offer a wide range of courses on many aspects of dog behaviour and training. They are very privileged in having a whole host of internationally renowned trainers and speakers to call upon to do these courses.

Further details can be obtained by telephoning Sheila Harper on +44 (0) 1543 878989 or email - info@sheilaharper.co.uk

There are so many worthwhile rescues and dog related causes but here are a few that I personally endorse and hope you will support

Valgrays Border Collie Rescue
Wiccaweys Border Collie and Working Sheepdog Rescue
- with so many unwanted Border Collies and sheepdogs both in the UK and Ireland, both charities help save lives and find the right homes for these poor dogs

Many Tears Animal Rescue - so many dogs needing kind loving homes ....

Dog Lost - the National Database for Lost and Found Dogs

The Cinnamon Trust - the national charity for the elderly and their pets

The Oldies Club - helps older dogs find forever homes. Homes and volunteers needed across the UK.

National Search & Rescue Dog Association - saving peoples lives with dogs that have been trained to air scent

Lurcher Link Organisation which has a mine of information about Lurchers, including

• An on-line forum for Lurcher owners, enabling them to discuss various aspects about owning these very special dogs
• Advice and Frequently Asked Questions
• A web shop
• Details of Lurcher shows
• Lost and Found section
• and lots more

Barry Eaton's web site is full of information about training Deaf Dogs and also about Dominance and he also sells two very good books on these subjects.

Cooper & Co, Solicitors - This company specialises in Canine Law and their web site has extremely useful advice and information about dogs and the UK Law

Here are some wonderful poems which give me a lot of inspiration - My Doggy Poems - When you read them you will get a lot of pleasure and solace.......

Laughter and smiling are very good for you and your dog, so here are some links to cheer you up!

• Hound Humour
  
  
• Dog Humour & Poetry
  
  
• Internet Dog Humour
  
  
• Dog Humour
  
  
• The Effects Of Alcohol

Puppy Farm Tails - Exposing the suffering of dogs - please pass this link on to all your friends

Please click on this link - It is a video about the euthanasia of unwanted pets. Please have the courage to watch it and then email the link on to your friends and acquaintances.

Many thanks, on behalf of the "Unwanted" who are born because of human greed and ignorance.

"Don't breed or buy while shelter pets die"