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.

Last year we posted a link to the No. 10 Downing Street website concerning a petition for a ban on fireworks apart from organised displays. Click here to read the response. What a load of .....

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.

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
Astonlee
Midsummer Veterinary Group
Companion Care

If you wish to travel further afield:
Noah's Ark Vets (Dunstable)
Towcester Veterinary Center
Julia Boness (Barton-Le-Clay)
Vet Watch - and my goodness, there are one or two who certainly do need watching!!!
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Responsibiities of a veterinary surgeon

Health Matters:
Canine Film Academy Check the Blood Clinic page for information regarding the Jead Dodds thyroid test
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!

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..

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 Pet Care
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
Herbal and Health
Dorwest Herbs
James Newnes
Natural Healing Solutions with Roger Meacock MRCVS
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

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 Touch
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
Sit Stay Fetch - Dog Obedience Training Secrets to TRANSFORM your Dog’s Behavior Problems
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

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
Dog Basics - Hitchin area
Dog Psyche UK, training and behaviour in the S.E. Region
Fast Track Dog Training - Merseyside
Happy Dog Training - Bedford
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

Breed Sites:

 
Find more photos like this on Exclusively Setters
Euro Bichons
Irish Setters
Gwendariff Irish Setters
Bardonhill Irish Setters
Salwarp Irish Setters
Clever Staffies
Bessamour Border Collies
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
Great Dog Site - Information on many breeds (U.S site, so some variations from the British standards will apply.
Rottweilers - The Truth

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

Other Sites of Interest:
The Kennel Club
Canine Film Academy - turn your dog into a star?
Dog Whisperer? Or Pop Psychology?
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
Animals In Mind
Its for the animals - what electric shock collars can do!
Being Lotte - Not my old dog, but this author sure describes what she was like!
Anti-docking Alliance
Joel Gavriele-Gold author of "When Pets Come Between Partners"
The Dog Scene - nice general interest pedigree dog site.
Best Breeders - Animal Breeders and Market related services
White German Shepherd Problems
The Animal Gazette ~ online news for pet owners
Dog World ~ Weekly new from the canine world.
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
Vet Watch - and my goodness, there are some who certainly do need watching!!!
Dogsey - The site for dog lovers
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Digital Dogs
Pet Gift Shop Forum

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.

Shopping for you and your dog:
Specialist Pet Food, Walnut Tree Farm, Milton Keynes - Holistc. Natural and Organic
Pet Perfect - Accessories including the Ttouch anxiety wrap and lots more
Stock Nutrition Pet Store
Doggie Solutions
Waggitt - quality dog products
Waggers
Training Lines - Cooling mats & lots of other nice doggy stuff.
Dog 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
Rich and Robin - Luxury Pet Essentials
Valu-Direct Dog Food, Leather Dog Collars & Leads, Dog Beds, Hamster Cages, Cat Scratching Posts and more! Dog Food, Leather Dog Collars & Leads, Dog Beds, Hamster Cages, Cat Scratching Posts and more!

Equafleece
Trover Coats
Weather Togs, dog coats for all shapes and sizes
Equine Canine Breath Comfort Dog Coats

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
Wiggles, Wags and Whiskers - beautiful designer collars and leads
Designer Leads and Collars (and toys)
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

Go to The Pet Gift Shop!

For All Your Pet Gift Needs!

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.
Countrywide Kennels, High quality kennels, runs and cages for sale
Coronation Cages
Hub International, click here to purchase the Mars Coat King
CrossKeys Books
Crosskeys Discover Pets
Truly Madly Dogs from Papillon Embrodery - Embroidered clothing for Doggie and Horsey humans
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

ANIMAL ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS
Pam Reed (Animal Artist)
Karen Parker - pet portrait photography
Pet portrait paintings done from photos, pencil sketches (U.S. site)
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

Be like us and have your photo taken by Kukura Media

MISSING DOGS
Help Find Missing Dogs
Dog Lost
Pet Search
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)
Dock Dogs - The latest canine water sport - great fun.

Boarding Kennels
Cayla
Charlesberry Kennels
Chalkwell Kennels

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

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"

Grooming Services
Ad Fab Grooming - Stanbridge, Bedfordshire
Dial A Dog Wash, Towcester, Northants and Milton Keynes Area

Animal Shelters
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
HW Animal Rescue
Jerry Green Foundation Trust, have a branch in Creaton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. The manager is Tracy Cook on 01604 880003.

Greenfields - Rabbit rescue and welfare

Wolf Sites
The Anglian Wolf Society

Riding Stables
Bryerley Springs Farm
Riverside Meadows Riding Centre

ETHICAL AND ORGANIC FOOD DELIVERY FOR HUMANS

ETHICAL FOODS DELIVERING TO MILTON KEYNES, BUCKS AND LONDON.

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