by Carri Westgarth | Dec 14, 2023 | Public Resource
Taking The Lead is a campaign which aims to reduce the number of dog bite incidents in Merseyside. It promotes responsible dog ownership and safe behaviour from people around dogs by highlighting the practical steps we can all take to keep everyone...
by Carri Westgarth | Oct 9, 2023 | Public Resource
DO YOU OWN OR POSSESS A DOG? YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CHECK IF YOUR DOG FITS THE GOVERNMENT DESCRIPTION OF AN XL BULLY DOG TYPE, EVEN IF IT WAS NOT BOUGHT AS AN XL BULLY 1. Time is critical. There is a limited period for you to act. Failure to do so could mean your...
by James Oxley | Jun 24, 2021 | Public Resource
Training advice and problem prevention Dogs are never too young, or old, to start training! Because dogs are always learning, teaching a dog that certain behaviour results in good things happening means they’ll be more likely to behave that way again. It is preferable...
by merseydog admin | Oct 4, 2020 | Public Resource
Bringing up a Pandemic Puppy It may be tempting to join the families getting a “Pandemic Puppy” but there are many concerns around getting a new pet during this time. Lockdown restrictions may be easing but it is likely that your puppy will be having fewer...
by merseydog admin | Oct 4, 2020 | Public Resource
Buying a pet during Covid With many people working from home or furloughed, it may seem like the perfect time to get a new pet. We share our top tips for making sure your new pet has the best start in your family. Getting a puppy? It might be tempting to get a puppy...
by merseydog admin | Oct 4, 2020 | News, Public Resource
MDSP PRESS RELEASE New review on dog bite management and prevention. Dog bites are a public health problem in England (and worldwide) with over 8,000 hospital admission being reported in 20181. Recent research has also indicated a surge in dog bites as a result of...