Dog Fashion and advice

Day Trip To Blackpool!

2011-08-14T18:39:00.000-07:00

Hello again! All has been busy in the Prime Paws camp at the moment hence why we haven't had chance to blog recently. However on one of our days off Chanele and I managed to take Peanut to the Beach for the first time at St Anne's near Blackpool and went to a great Cafe where Peanut was treated to an Ice Cream!

Rainy Days and Pac-A-Macs

2011-07-18T04:55:00.000-07:00

I have taken peanut out for a walk today with this great product from puchi. It's the Puchi Pac-A-Mac a great way to keep the rain of your canine companion. The great design on this product means that the mac folds into it's own pocket which makes it perfect for those days when the weather can't make it's mind up! The self contained pocket on the mac is also very handy for poo bags or treats.

This truly is the return of the Mac!

Adidog Hoodies

2011-07-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

Prime Paws is currently awaiting the new stock of the great line of adidog hoodies. These hot sellers are not going to be around for long so get your orders in before stocks run out. Our youtube channel has a video of Adam's dog Google in his new adidog hoodie. They are available in a wide range of colours and will soon be joined by the new adidog vests and other related products!

New Web Design!!

2011-07-10T14:40:00.000-07:00

After a long few days Adam has completed the website update and it has now been completely re-designed the newly designed website can be visited by clicking here! We now also have weekly offers of 10% off selected products. Our stocks of addidog hoodies have been replenished so those of you who were enquiring about this product can now place orders by clicking here.

Glossop Carnival

2011-07-06T11:19:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was the weekend of the Glossop Carnival 2011 in Manor Park and Prime Paws were there handing out our 10% off vouchers.

There were some great stalls there and everyone who we met was very lovely and the sun was beating down on us, so all in all a really great weekend. Whilst we were there I was there signing a few of the flyers and doing some pictures some of which have been re-tweeted by me and the Prime Paws twitter so if you’ve got pictures of that weekend you can still tweet or email them to us by clicking here

New summer Product line at www.PrimePaws.co.uk including the new road refresher and also lots of outdoor toys

Here is a picture that was posted to my twitter from the carnival

Pictures of Google

2011-07-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

(Sleeping with his cow toy)

(Sporting his basket ball t-shirt)

(Google and Peanut)

(Cuddling his teddy)

(Catching the rays)

(Close up)

(Sporting his adidog hoodie)

(Tired after a fashion show)

(He actually tucked himself in)

Ben Promotes Prime Paws

2011-06-22T14:45:00.000-07:00

Tonight Ben Ryan-Davies promoted us on his Twitter cam watch the cam below:

2011-06-06T03:39:00.000-07:00

I was looking through some older pictures before and I found this great picture of Peanut before we even took him home!!

Adam has wrote some great tips on buying the right puppy for you and how to make sure everything is right before you hand the money over. These were tips, which we followed when buying Peanut.

When we first set off looking online for breeders we had to find out what dog it was we wanted. We had to take into consideration a number of things such as what size of dog we wanted and the amount of walks they would need. We knew a family member who had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and therefore we had experienced what those dogs were like and that greatly influenced our decision. Now we had narrowed down our search we could then look for breeders online.

After looking online and being happy we had found the right breeder we travelled to Nottingham from Manchester. This was because we had seen pictures online that the breeder had posted which we were happy with. When we arrived at the breeder’s house she showed us the bitch and we were happy that she was well looked after and cared for. The after that (now for the best bit) she brought the puppies in!!! They were 10 weeks old and almost ready to be brought home.

They were great, bouncing around the place and very lively. But one in particular took our eye, he seemed like a bit of a cheeky chappie and he has been that way ever since! So two weeks later we brought him home and prepared for his first night away from his mother.

We had been getting lots of top tips from dog owners over those two weeks and their advice was indispensable. The first night he cried a lot through the night, and the next night and the night after that! But we did hear a rumour that if you wrapped an alarm clock in a blanket it imitates a heartbeat. So by the fourth night we tried that and didn’t hear a peep from him all night! Other things that helped him settle in were mainly given by the breeder such as blankets that had been in his mother’s bed and therefore had her smell on it and small toys from the breeder. We also asked her what food he usually ate so that he didn’t have too many changes all at once.

Prime Paws Appearing At Kensington Palace

2011-05-29T16:53:00.000-07:00

The Dashing dog show at Kensington Palace

Saturday 18 June
10.00 - 17.00
Kensington Palace Orangery Lawn

Prime Paws Introduces Wacky Walk'R

2011-05-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

We at Prime Paws say this is the ultimate in dog lead technology a must have for both dog and owner as it reduces stress and strain on both of you.

Wacky Walk'r Ergonomic Latex Dog Lead

The Wacky Walk'r is a new concept in dog leads. Made of latex derived from 100% natural rubber tubing as used in the fitness industry. this ergonomically correct lead relieves stress for both dog and walker. It offers a welcome relief from the 'jerk' of rigid leads. The Wacky Walk'r is the original shock absorbing latex dog lead. Winner of the Best Product Award PetIndex 2006, Winner of the Best Product Award Fido Magazine 2010.

Wacky Walk'rs are available for all sizes of dogs and are recommended by veterinary surgeons.

They come in a range of styles form the original Wacky Walk'r, the shortStubb'r for powerful dogs, and the Urban (which is the most popular style). There is also the Crazy Coupl'r for tangle-free walking of two dogs, and theXtension which gives the benefit of the Wacky Walk'r when using an ordinary or retractable lead.

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Prime Paws Introduces Our New Eco Range

2011-05-26T08:59:00.000-07:00

Prime Paws has now started to stock the new Eco-Pup range for all those who support mother earth.

Eco-Pup clothes for dogs are made from organic cotton, reclaimed fabric, hemp and bamboo. They are eco-friendly and ethically produced and of superb quality.

Luxury organic and eco-friendly clothing & accessories for pets
Eco-Pup is an Eco-friendly company that specializes in sustainable designer clothing & accessories for dogs.

Eco-Pup Dog Clothing was created by Susanne Postill in 2008. As her dog BoBo, a senior peke-poo, got older she began to dress her more often to help keep her warm and comfortable in her old age. After shopping around for a long time, Susanne noticed that the more stylish items were mainly synthetic and "big box" styles. Wanting to provide her dog with something gentle and natural, she began to look for natural & organic pet clothing. Upon searching high & low, Susanne found that all of the natural/organic clothing items available for pets consisted of very basic pieces that just didn't fit BoBo's style. She felt that there needed to be more fashionable green options available for pet clothing - just because it's green doesn't mean it has to lack style! Combining her love of fashion, animals, and the environment she created a sustainable line of pet clothing and accessories - Eco-Pup Dog Clothing!

Eco-Pup's green fashions are designed for every season to meet the needs of Eco-friendly and fashion forward customers who want to dress their dogs in functional and stylish clothing while maintaining a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle for both themselves and their pets. The Eco-Pup dog clothing and accessories lines are made with natural, organic and recycled materials while maintaining trendy, high quality fashion for your pets. Eco-Pup designs all of their products to be easy to put on and remove, and ensures that they are durable enough to endure the 'dog days' of life.

Buying a Puppy

2011-05-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

There are a number of things to consider when you decide to buy a puppy from a breeder.

Research different breeds of dog so you can find a breed to suit you and your lifestyle. For example some dogs need little exercise, some need lots. If you have or intend to have children you will need a breed that is good with children. Different breeds cost different amounts of money.

Find a breeder that breeds the type of dog you want. The Internet provides a great place for finding breeders but you should be prepared to travel a distance to buy a specific breed.

Once you have found a possible breeder you need to make sure that he/she is a reputable breeder who has experience of rearing puppies. Try to find out as much as you can about him/her, by looking at their website, talking to them on the phone and perhaps by asking them if you can speak to owners that have previously their bought puppies.

The following questions should give you an idea of the kind of things you need to ask your breeder, either on the phone or in person, to determine whether they are the right breeder for you to buy from.

Have the puppies been socialized with people and children?
Have the puppies had any of their vaccinations?
Have the puppies had their dew claws removed?
What food are the puppies eating and how often?
Do the puppies' parents have any hereditary conditions that may have been passed on to the litter?
Can you meet the parents of the puppies? This will give you an idea of the size of puppy when it is fully grown the kind of temperament the puppy might have.

Prime Paws Competition

2011-05-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

We have decided here at Prime Paws to run a competition so your dog/puppy can be put on our websites wall of fame, win a Prime Paws goodie bag and be put into a £250 prize draw all you have to do is send a photo of your dog/puppy wearing something from our website.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

http://www.primepaws.co.uk/competition-3-w.asp

Ben's first Blog entry and Peanut's first appearance on the internet!

2011-05-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone

My name is Ben and i am a partner in Prime Paws along with Adam who you have already been introduced to!

I would also like to introduce my little doggie Peanut!

So after 22 Years of not being sure whether I liked dogs or not, I finally took the plunge and got a puppy with my girlfriend. He’s a Ruby Coloured Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was born on the 25^th September 2010 and since coming home he has been the centre of all attention. Whether here at home or over at Peanut’s Nana and Grandad’s (my Mum and Dad’s) he is always the top priority. He is now nearly 8 months old and really well behaved, but it hasn’t always been like that. As many dog owners will know the struggle to get your puppy from having accidents on your carpets (that carpet cleaner came in very handy!) to have him hold it until he or she is outside is no mean feat. I kept a diary of how it all went whilst we were training our dog and also kept notes on what he was like and how he was growing up and on this blog I am going to share that diary with you. Hope you enjoy reading my blog and if you have a spare 5 minutes please visit my website www.primepaws.co.uk as you can tell I took my dog ownership to the next level!!

Hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I have enjoyed looking after my puppy!

2011-05-19T06:53:00.001-07:00

Winning Your Puppy's Trust & Respect

2011-05-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Many people try to win their new puppy's love by letting the puppy always have its way. The pup is showered with affection and attention because he is so cute and cuddly. Buckets of affection is a wonderful thing for most puppies, but it must be tempered with respect.

If you give in to your puppy's every whim, your pup will never learn self control and self discipline. Your puppy will never learn to respect you. If your puppy does not respect you, it will have no reason to do anything for you. Your relationship will be like two 5 year olds bossing each other around. Just as a child needs a caring parent; an athletic team needs a coach; your puppy needs a leader and a clear social hierarchy.

If you do not take up the role of leader, your dog will; and you will end up with an unruly, disobedient, out of control, often aggressive monster of a dog. Most of these dogs end up living a life of isolation in the back yard because no one can deal with it. They end up at the shelter because either the owner can't live with the dog anymore, or a member of the public has filed a complaint against the dog and government officials have taken the dog away from the owner. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!

Other people have an equally erroneous misconception of this issue. Instead of showering the dog with love and affection, they think that to earn the dog's respect they must bully, dominate and terrorize the dog into being submissive. A dog treated this way will eventually bite their owner. This is not respect. Respect is not something that is forced. It is won. A dog will not respect someone it does not trust. The old fashioned method of dominance via the alpha roll over does not win respect.

You can win your puppy's trust and respect by asking for simple compliance to basic training commands and through handling and gentling exercises. Of utmost importance, these routines must be predictable as anticipated by your puppy.

Puppy Obedience - Simplified

* Ask your puppy to sit before getting a dog treat or sit before leaving the house to go for a walk. Follow-up by placing your puppy in a sit using your hands if your puppy doesn't comply (no doggy treat of course, if you have to do all the work! But you must still praise your puppy). Pretty soon your puppy will learn the routine and be more than happy to comply, and all the while you are building a relationship of consistency, love, trust and respect. You've got the idea? - expand on it...

* Using your hands, place your puppy in a down and then "examine" your puppy by touching ears, teeth, tail, etc. Let your puppy know this is a fun thing by praising your puppy while you are handling her. An occassional doggy treat while you are handling your puppy should accellerate your puppy's acceptance of being touched and handled. Of course, any biting while handling should receive a resounding "NO" or "Ouch" in a load voice. When the biting stops, tell your puppy what a good girl she is... profusely!

Puppy Socialization

2011-05-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

Socialization and puppy training are of utmost importance as puppyhood is the most important and critical time in your dog's development. What you do and do not do right now will affect your dog's behavior forever.

A properly socialized puppy is well adjusted and makes a good companion. It is neither frightened by nor aggressive towards anyone or anything it would normally meet in day to day living. An un-socialized dog is untrustworthy and an unwanted liability. They often become fear-biters. Often they like to fight with other dogs. They are difficult to train and are generally unpleasant to be around. Unsocialized dogs cannot adapt to new situations and a simple routine visit to the vet is a nightmare not only for the dog itself, but for everyone involved. Don't let this happen to you and your dog. Start socializing your new puppy NOW!

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine agrees that the socialization period lasts up to about 12 weeks (3 months) of age. However, at 12 weeks, the puppy must continue socialization to refine its social skills. Socialization most easily occurs before the puppy is 3 months old. Any later than that and it becomes an excruciatingly difficult and time-consuming process that very few owners have the time, energy, money or patience to cope with.

Socialization Do's

Make sure that each of the following events are pleasant and non-threatening. If your puppy's first experience with something is painful and frightening, you will be defeating your purpose. In fact, you will be creating a phobia that will often last a lifetime. It's better to go too slow and assure your puppy is not frightened or injured than to rush and force your pup to meet new things and people.

* Invite friends over to meet your pup. Include men, women, youngsters, oldsters, different ethnic backgrounds, etc.

* Invite friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs, puppies and even cats to your home to meet and play with your new puppy. Take your puppy to the homes of these pets, preferably with dog-friendly cats.

* Carry your pup to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc; places where there are crowds of people and plenty of activity.

* Take your puppy for short, frequent rides in the car. Stop the car and let your puppy watch the world go by through the window.

* Introduce your puppy to umbrellas, bags, boxes, the vacuum cleaner, etc. Encourage your puppy to explore and investigate his environment.

* Get your puppy accustomed to seeing different and unfamiliar objects by creating your own. Set a chair upside down. Lay the trash can (empty) on its side, set up the ironing board right-side up one day and upside down the next day. . . you get the idea.

* Introduce your puppy to new and various sounds. Loud, obnoxious sounds should be introduced from a distance and gradually brought closer.

* Accustom your puppy to being brushed, bathed, inspected, having its nails clipped, teeth and ears cleaned and all the routines of grooming and physical examination.

* Introduce your puppy to stairs, his own collar and leash. Introduce anything and everything you want your puppy to be comfortable with and around.

Socialization Don'ts

* Do not put your puppy on the ground where unknown animals have access. This is where your puppy can pick up diseases. Wait until your puppy's shots are completed. Do not let your pup socialize with dogs that appear sick or dogs that you don't know, that may not be vaccinated.

* Do not reward fearful behavior. In a well meaning attempt to sooth, encourage or calm the puppy when it appears frightened, we often unintentionally reward the behavior. It's normal for the puppy to show some signs of apprehension when confronting anything new and different.

* Do not allow the experience to be harmful, painful or excessively frightening. This can cause lifetime phobias in your dog.

* Do not force or rush your puppy. Let your puppy take things at his own pace. Your job is to provide the opportunity.

* Do not do too much at one time. Young puppies need a lot of sleep and tire quickly. It is much more productive to have frequent and very brief exposures than occasional prolonged exposures.

* DO NOT WAIT!! Every day that goes by is an opportunity of a lifetime that is lost forever. You can never get these days back. If socialization does not happen now, it never will.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2011-05-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a toy dog by most kennel clubs. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been growing in popularity in the United States. It is a smaller breed of spaniel, and Cavalier adults are often the same size as adolescent dogs of other spaniel breeds. It has a silky coat and commonly an undocked tail. The breed standard recognizes four colours (Blenheim, Tricolour [black/white/tan], Black and Tan, and Ruby). The breed is generally friendly, affectionate and good with both children and other animals.

The King Charles changed drastically in the late 17th century, when it was interbred with flat-nosed breeds. Until the 1920s, the Cavalier shared the same history as the smaller King Charles Spaniel. Breeders attempted to recreate what they considered to be the original configuration of the breed, a dog resembling Charles II's King Charles Spaniel of the Restoration.

Various health issues affect this particular breed, most notably mitral valve disease, which leads to heart failure. This will appear in most Cavaliers at some point in their lives and is the most common cause of death. The breed may also suffer from Syringomyelia, in which cavities are formed in the spinal cord, possibly associated with malformation of the skull that reduces the space available for the brain. Cavaliers are also affected by ear problems, a common health problem among spaniels of various types, and they can suffer from such other general maladies as hip dysplasia, which are common across many types of dog breeds.

Dog Clothing for Safety and Comfort

2011-05-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

Dog clothing has been gaining popularity recently, mainly because of stars such as Paris Hilton and Oprah Winfrey displaying the hippest doggie fashion on their pets. At one time, all that was available were rather plain looking doggie coats. Well, the times have changed and now there are all sorts of dog clothing available to dress up your dog.

A good reason to dress up your in dog clothing is to protect them from the harmful extremes of temperatures. People assume that just because dogs have a natural furry coat, they are automatically protected from the cold. This is not always the case. Even the thickest dog body coat is penetrable and a dog cannot tell you if he feels cold.

These days, a typical dog clothing line ranges from sweaters to coats to dresses and even pyjamas and booties. Dog Booties can be fleece-lined or waterproof, depending what they are worn for. They can also save your kitchen floor from getting covered in muddy paw prints! You can even find glittery party clothes for your dog or studded leather items for that special occasion.

One thing to bear in mind is that dog clothing should always be safe. The clothes should be streamlined and if you plan to walk your dog after dark, a coat with reflective panels is a good idea.

You can even get life jackets for your boat trips just to be safe in case your dog falls off or is caught in choppy water. Remember, different dog breeds handle water differently and not all dogs are good swimmers. Rain slickers can protect them from harsh rain and hats and caps can protect them from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Prime Paws

Welcome to www.primepaws.co.uk's Blog

2011-05-17T06:24:00.000-07:00

Hi we are blogging here to produce an online community of dog owners who love pampering and dressing up their dogs and puppies.

We stock a great range of dog clothes and accessories from Super Dog outfit to Diamanté Dog collars and leads visit us at www.primepaws.co.uk

Now we are not just here to promote our new business we also want your comments/feedback and to bring you news of new doggie fashions and crazes, help give you advice on puppy training and also to introduce you to our two little friends Peanut and Google.