Mental Health Therapy From Dogs There are many reports about how humans can gain positive mental health therapy from dogs. We know that stroking a pet can reduce blood pressure and increase levels of serotonin and dopamine which reduce stress levels. Also, studies show that pet owners have lower cholesterol and triglycerides which prevent heart... Continue Reading →
10 Easy Tips To Survive Life With A Brand New Puppy
10 Easy Tips To Survive Life With A Brand New Puppy Having a brand new puppy in your life is a momentous occasion. However, it doesn't matter how much preparation you've done, there will be times when you feel you've made a huge mistake. It's a massive fifteen-year commitment and the first weeks pass in... Continue Reading →
Blog News and Book Reviews
I fell into the blogging world quite by accident. I was feeling bereft after my dog Alfie passed away and I wanted to keep his memory alive This post about dog bereavement was the hardest one to write. Hopefully the poem 'Goodbye My Friend' helped people who had lost loved pets.The comments were so touching. I have... Continue Reading →
Book Reviews, Puppy News and Blog Update
I fell into the book blogging world quite by accident. I was feeling bereft after my dog Alfie passed away and I wanted to keep his memory alive. It all started with a poem that I wrote for Alfie just a few hours after he died. It helped me and I thought it may be comforting... Continue Reading →
Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog.
Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog. When we lost Alfie suddenly, one of my main concerns was for Holly, who was his constant companion for the whole of his nine years, They did everything together sleep, eat they even pooed in unison! Holly was the oldest and definitely the boss but Alfie was her... Continue Reading →