Author Archives: Heidi

Christmas Festivities

With Christmas almost upon us it is an ideal time to remind everyone of the dangers of grapes and raisins.  Your christmas cake, mince pies or christmas pudding will all contain raisins.  Please be aware they are poisonous to dogs and … Continue reading

Fireworks

It is firework season – which some dogs are not bothered in the slightest but others are freaked out.  It is adviseable to ensure your dog has a collar with tag on it.  If microchipped then ensure the details are … Continue reading

Eventful Day today!

Today we went to the local dog show (which we only found out was on about an hour before we turned up!) Had a lovely time, With Charlie being given first place for Best Condition, 3rd place for Best Trick … Continue reading

Meet Smokey

We have a new furry four legged friend who we like to help look after! The dogs have all enjoyed meeting Smokey!  Not in the slightest phased by the size of him.  They all took it in their stride that … Continue reading

Its official!!! Melvin is now on the Blood Donor Register

so now all we have to do is wait and see if Melvin is needed!  It is always nice to try and give something back to someone in need.

Dogs shows and Training Sessions

Katherine and Charlie have been to a dog show, they got two firsts and a second.  Firsts for child handling and also for best condition and the second for best veteran.  Well done to Katherine and Charlie, I am very … Continue reading

Marchstone Labradors…..doing what they do best at the end of a busy day….

Whilst the young ones play with a ball, Molly and Charlie relax! (though it is unusual to see Molly laying on the floor!!!).  

Busy few days at Marchstone

Today Melvin had his vaccination done, I got him weighed and finally he was allowed to be part of the blood donor scheme as he is now 25kg! So Melvin had his blood test which will enable us to see … Continue reading

Blood Donor Test

Melvin can’t be put on the donor register until he reaches the weight of 25kg.  I knew he was under this weight at the time of the appointment however was told it would be ok!   I shall monitor his weight – … Continue reading

Melvin – our handsome fella!

Yesterday we went to a fun dog show.  Katherine took Molly and Melvin into the ring for a variety of the classes.  Katherine entered Melvin into the ring for best trick.  We had decided to make use of his leaping skills and … Continue reading