Please note: The ethos of Acorn Dog Training is based upon training methods which do no harm to any dog. Therefore we will not trade links with any company, organisation or training group which promotes harsh training, or associated products which include choke/check chains, pinch collars or electronic training devices.

A nationwide hunt is on to help the owners of Jacob find their much loved missing pet. Please click here for full details. Please circulate these details to every dog lover you know in all parts of the country. Thanks.

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The Kennel Club Shock Collar Campaign

If you believe that it is ok to use shock collars on dogs, watch this video of a man being shocked by one of these devices! Click here to watch a YouTube video.

Please support Wetnose Animal Aid and their work.

MK9 HYDRO POOL

THE BLUE DOG - SAFE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND DOGS

Click here to find out about Kendal Shepherd's new book for dog owners, with young children, who are concerned to do the right thing to avoid confrontations and bites.

Veterinary Surgeries: Please note, that unless otherwise stated, this website does not endorse any particular veterinary surgery, but merely provides local information to the surgeries who have website.

Milton Keynes Veterinary Group
Companion Care
Astonlee
Midsummer Veterinary Group
Willow Veterinary Group
Vets Now (out of hours veterinary service)

If you wish to travel further afield:
Acorn House Veterinary Surgery, Bedford
Ark House Veterinary Surgery, Leighton Buzzard
Noah's Ark Vets (Dunstable)
Towcester Veterinary Center - highly recommended
Julia Boness (Barton-Le-Clay) - highly recommended
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Responsibiities of a veterinary surgeon

Health Matters:
Thornit Ear Powder from Champion Pets
Bloat - The Mother Of All Emergencies
Gastric Dilation (Bloat)
Shirleys Wellness Cafe - interesting site, health matters
Canine Health Concern
Canine Epilepsy Network
Canine Epilepsy Guardian Angels
Hypothyroid can cause seizures
Hypothyroid - what is it?
Care of Hypothyroid Dogs
What is immune-mediated thrombocytopenia?
Thyroid Disease UK - Dogs
The Canine Immune System and Disease Resistance
Chiropractic Treatment for Animals
Canine Addison's Disease
Addison's Disease affects dogs as well as humans
OxyGel Super Oxygenated Olive oil: For Any skin irritations including Acne, Eczema and Infections
Dog Blood Donors
Animal Aiders - First aid courses
Do you know what to do for a choking pet? Check out the link below too.
For Dog's Sake Stick To Toys
Pet Owners -- Cocoa Mulch Warning!
MK9 Hydropool
Old Country Vet
Clare Rushbridge, Veterinary Neurologist

Support Groups
If you have a chronically sick dog, there are various groups on Yahoo where you can receive support and advice from other owners/experts. For example, there are groups for conditions such as Auto-immune Disease, hypoythyroid, Addison's Disease, Cushings Disease, Portosystemic Shunt - to name but a few. Click on the link underlined here, and once you are on the site, key in the name of the condition your dog has in the search area, and see what there is available. These places can often be a great source of advice and information.

AFRAID OF THUNDER? This is a new section, with more to follow, in the meantime here are some useful products:
Storm Defender - Reduce Dog Anxiety
The Advantages of Melatonin
Live Storm Data, Track UK storms and also join the alert list so that you are emailed advance thunderstorm warnings, you will also be sent an all clear message once the storm has passed.
Sounds Scary - can help you desensitise your dog to the sound of thunder and other scary sounds
Pet Perfect - look here for the TTouch Anxiety Wrap which many owners find helps.
Back on Track, Pain Relief Products for Horses, Dogs and People

Natural Health
Crossgates Bioenergetics A Natural Solution for Animals and Humans
Natural Animal Health
HerbVet.com, with Jimmy Simmonds, Oxfordshire
Holistic Vet, Bath
Holistic Vet in Oswestry, Shropshire... a Vet practice to die for? - by all reports yes!!!!
Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy
British Association of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine
Natural Canine Health - health supplements
Dorwest Herbs
Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre - Christopher Day
Mark Elliott, Homeopathic Vet and human practitioner
SimplyK9, Natural Healing Products including DGP (Dog Gone Pain) a good natural remedy for dogs who suffer joint pain
Keep Cool Coat - perfect for dogs who really suffer in the heat
Dr. Marty Goldstein - Where Natural Healing Begins
Seagreens, Seaweed products

Skin Problem?
Animal Health Issues: Immune System - Problems and Support

Healthy Dog Treats
Mutts Munchies
The Barkery
The Canine Kitchen
The Dog Deli
Fish4Dogs

Animal Spirituality
Jeffrey Masson   
Dogs Who Know
The Harmony Programme
Tellington Touch
Tilley Farm/Tellington TouchTellington Touch with Toni Shelbourne (Reading, Hurst and Guildford areas)
Angel Animals
Calming Signals, learn how to communicate with your dog

When the end of their time arrives:
When The End Comes
The Rainbow Bridge
Life Recorded Online Tributes & Memorials
The Living Tree Memorial Site
The Pet Guardian
Running Free - Natural Stone Pet Memorials
My Pet Loss

Training and Behaviour Sites:
A1Dog
The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)
Bridge and Target Training
UK Registry of Canine Behaviourist
Canine Education , West Berkshire/North Hampshire
Clicker Train USA - Clicker Training For All. (this site contains training video's)
Dog Aid - helping people with disability
Dog Games
Stanley Coren - Author of some extremely interesting dog behaviour books
Syn Alia Training Systems
The Dog Club
The Kennel Club
Volhard Motivational Method - U.S. Site
The Dog Partnership - Angela Stockdale, Aggression Specialist
Action4Dogs - Edinburgh
TV dog behaviour programmes 'useless and dangerous'

Training Schools
Ashford Dog Training Club - Ashford Kent
Canine Education - West Berkshire/North Hampshire
Cranbourne Dog Training School -Bracknell area
Delta One Canines - Coventry Area
Fast Track Dog Training - Merseyside
Holwell Canine Club - Melton Mowbray
Maureen Livings, Luton
Paws On Dog Training - Leicester
Pet Patrol 365 Whistle Training for Pet Dogs in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Scallywags - South Hampshire
Sheila Harper Ltd, Dog Training in Rugely, Staffordshire, also excellent courses available to trainers and instructors.
Taking The Lead - With Gill White (Brighton area)
Training Dogs - Barnet area
Canine Film Academy, Ascot
Shippshape School For Chillaton, Devon

Breed Sites:

 
Find more photos like this on Exclusively Setters
Euro Bichons
Irish Setters
Gwendariff Irish Setters
Bardonhill Irish Setters
Salwarp Irish Setters
Irish Setter Australia
Clever Staffies
Pugs and French Bulldogs
Shih Tzu's
Labradors
UK Boxer Dogs Forum - a must for Boxer owners and admirers.
Dog Breeders Net
Collienet - everything Collie
Border Collie World
Birchrun English Setters
Whaupley Gundogs, WORKING bred Cocker Spaniels - not "cute and cuddly lap dogs, good with children" - they need lots of hard work and a real commitment to training.

Rottweiler Owners'Trust Misrepresented, Misunderstood.... but Magnificent. However the Rottweiler may soon become a vulerable breed.

Thinking about buying a puppy? Don't buy from puppy farms or dealerships EPUPZ and Pets 4 Homes can help you find a reptutable breeder.

Other Sites of Interest:

The Kennel Club

Pet Forums Community
The Pet owners Parliament
Dog Whisperer? Or Pop Psychology?
He Ought To Call Himself a Dog Screamer
Dog Law - Canine Law Specialists
Dogs and Chocolate do NOT mix ~ not even the chocolate buttons especially made for dogs it seems.
A Dogs Eye View
Dogs do see colours
Its for the animals - what electric shock collars can do!
Joel Gavriele-Gold author of "When Pets Come Between Partners"
The Dog Scene - nice general interest pedigree dog site.
White German Shepherd Problems
Dog World ~ Weekly new from the canine world
Your Dog Magazine
Dogs Today Magazine
Dog Friendly Britain. The only dog-friendly site you'll ever need.
Pet Friendly Holidays
Dog People Ltd - A One Stop Shop to help you gather information for successful holidays and days out with your canine best friend
Dogsey - The site for dog lovers
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Digital Dogs
How to Love Your Dog - A Kids Guide to Dog Care
Steve Dale's Pet World
Mucky Paws - Pet Directory for Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Pets and Travel - For great information and advice on traveling with your dog, be it a trip out in the car, or a camping holiday

The Kennel Club's Open for Dogs Campaign

Dog Blogs (if you have a dog blog which you would like included please email us)

Barkley's Blog
Mesha's Blog

Shopping for you and your dog:
Specialist Pet Food, Walnut Tree Farm, Milton Keynes
Pet Perfect - Accessories including the Ttouch anxiety wrap and lots more
Stock Nutrition Pet Store
Doggie Solutions
Canine Care Company - Pet Shop and Dog Supplies
Leading the Way - Quality Handcrafted Leather Collars and Leads
Waggitt - quality dog products
Waggers
Training Lines - Cooling mats & lots of other nice doggy stuff.
Country Mun - Pet Accessories
Ultimate Animals
Hotdiggidog dog bed, dog collar, dog clothing, cat bed, dog beds, dog collars, dog clothes, cat beds dealer UK
Trendy Puppy - Dog collars, dog clothes, carriers and designer dog collars
Collarways - accessories for dogs and cats,
Luxury Pet Department - Luxury designer dog collars etc

Equafleece
Trover Coats
Weather Togs, dog coats for all shapes and sizes


Bun-GeePup-ee Dog Leash. This leash, combined with our methods of training a dog to walk without pulling is bringing about remarkable results. Many owners with back, shoulder and wrist problems are now discovering that they can train their dogs to walk nicely and without causing pain or injury to themselves, or to their dogs. "Just been out for a walk with Thai. It was the best walk on the lead we have had in about 3 and a half years - he is only 4. Bloody fantastic. Thank you very much" - Sally, Milton Keynes (Thai is a Springer Spaniel who pulled very hard on the leash, no other training aid ever worked for him). On sale at our classes, or email for more information.

Pretty Paws Designer Dog collars Clothes ID Tags & Accessories
Up Country, beautiful collars and leashes
Diva Dog Collar Collection - Designer Collars
Stop Pull Harnesses and other training aids
Dogmatic leather headcollars
Gencon, Recommended by us.
The Canny Collar - Recommended by us.
Snuggle Pets - best place on line for harnesses and other pet accessories (we highly recommend)
A Custom Gift - unique and individual gifts
Northumbria Collection - glassware with dog designs
Sarah Spencer "posh" pet bedding
Dog Beds - Pet Beds - Orthopedic luxury large dog beds for all breeds. Designer styles in donut or rectangular at wholesale. Visit the online dog store for Mammoth dog supplies.
Tuffies ~ Superior dog bedding
PetlifeOnline.co.uk - Dog bedding and cat beds - Pet bedding and health care products for cats and dogs
Leg protection for your sporting dog
Pro-Active Paws - Dog Boots and Leg Protectors that work.
Better Flea Control
Best Pet Pharmacy
Hyperdrug - online animal pharmacy
Vet Medic - Pharmacy
Nutrecare - Animal Pharmacy
PetMeds - Buy your pet medication on line
Animal Medicines Ltd
Vet Meds Plus provide a range of animal medication including prescription and non prescription drugs
Pet Sense Direct
Pet Tags On Line
Croft, folding cages and other products
Reeves Kennels and Runs - Manufacturers of Dog Kennels and Runs.
Coronation Cages
Hub International, click here to purchase the Mars Coat King
CrossKeys Books
Crosskeys Discover Pets
Need a website? Hayley can help. Hayley has now designed quite a few sites
Pet Fresh (cleans urine)
Planet Urine - We Help Pet Owners SOLVE Their Pet Urine Problems.
Indigo Collar Tags
Pet ID tags, Identitags for dogs and cats

HELP TO RAISE MONEY THROUGH YOUR PURCHASES:
The Truman Collar
Brint & Badger Masai Dog Collars & Leads

Pet Insurance
Come to Directline for a great deal on pet insurance

Pet Insurance & Dog Insurance at Pets4Homes.

 

 

ANIMAL ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

(c) 2008 Karen Parker Canine and Equine

Pam Reed (Animal Artist)
Sue Todd Protraits - Pet Protraits
Louise Treleaven Portraits
Nick Ridley - Animal Photographer
Pet Portraits by Steph Dix
Sally Lancaster, Portrait Artist Stunning lifelike portraits in acrylic from photographs by
professional artist Sally Lancaster. Commissions taken worldwide.
Dog Portrait Artist - Professional Dog Portraits
Hang me up - Have your pets photographs printed to canvas.
Bobbys Pencil Portraits
Colin N Wadddell Photography

K9 Moments - Portraits For details Please call Rebecca on 07894907773. Based in Milton Keynes. Above portrait is of Clive and Derek who attend our agility classes.

Jays Pet Portraits

MISSING DOGS
Help Find Missing Dogs
Dog Lost
Dog Theft Action
Animal Rescue DB - Dogs Lost and Found
Pet Buddi - Innovative GSM pet tracking device to locate dogs & pets

 

Agility Training, Dog Sports and Equipment
R.V.A - High Quality Agility Equipment
Adams Agility - High Quality Agility Equipment
HR Agility - equipment built to competition standard
John's Agility - equipment for gardens and practice
Jump 4 Joy Agility - Excellent quality garden agility equipment at affordable pricesAgility by Carlson
UK Agility
Agility Net
Barking Mad Agility (Rushden, Northants)
Dashing Dogs - Agility training (and shows) in Shropshire
Northwest Dog Agility (US site)

Boarding Kennels
Cayla
Charlesberry Kennels
Chalkwell Kennels
Hunters Lodge
Tollgate Luxury Boarding Kennels

These kennels don't appear to have websites, but the reports appear to be good:

Rekela Kennels & Cattery, Higham Cross, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7HP Tel: 01908 510313

Brickyard Farm Boarding Kennels,Tiffield Road ,TOWCESTER, Northamptonshire NN12 6HP
01327 351260

Four Seasons Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Shelton Road, Raunds,WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire NN9 6LH 01933 623429

The Canine Country Club - The ultimate in luxury for your dog (Devon/Cornwall)

Pet Sitting and Walking Services:

Please check out the reputation and experience of a pet sitter before leaving your pet with them. Some franchises allow people with no experience of dogs to operate as carers. The services listed below are either known to us, or we have received good feedback.
PetWatch, Milton Keynes
UK Pet Sitters
Animal Aunts
Nina's Nannies
Dog Sitting and Walking Services in North London
Doggy Days Creche, Cramlington Northumberland
Pet Patrol 365 - Dog Walkers and Holiday Pet Care - Dog Walking-Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Lets Go Walkies (Hampshire) "The very best in professional pet services"

 

Doggy Holidays
Littledumpledale Farm Holiday Cottage: where your pets are as welcome as you.

 

Grooming Services
Adams Court Groomers, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes
Ad Fab Grooming - Stanbridge, Bedfordshire

It's A Dogs Life Grooming, Milton Keynes
Please call Rebecca on 07894907773.

An example of rebecca's work at the British Grooming Championships 2008

 

Animal Shelters and Rescues
Animal Rescue DB - Homes required, Lost Dogs and more
Wood Green Animal Shelters
The Dogs Trust (formerly National Canine Defence League)
The Blue Cross At Burford Oxfordshire
Battersea Dogs Home
RSPCA
Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue
Canine Aid, Norfolk
Animals In Need, Northampton
Irish Setter Rescue
Irish Setter Rescue Charitable Trust
English Setter Rescue Association
Wiccaweys Border Collies
Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England
HW Animal Rescue
Jerry Green Foundation Trust, have a branch in Creaton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. The manager is Tracy Cook on 01604 880003.
Wellidog - Wellingborough Dog Welfare

The Algernon Trust (Nr. Towcester, Northants)

 

 

Wolf Sites
The Anglian Wolf Society

Riding Stables
Bryerley Springs Farm

 

Please e-mail us any suggestions for useful/interesting links