Mid Wales Dog Training

11/10/2025

📍 Cinderford - AP Vet Ltd. have teamed up with Carrot Tops Vets to offer a Titre Testing Clinic on Saturday 6th December.

Please contact AP Vet for more information or to book an appointment: [email protected]
https://ap-vet.co.uk/services/titre-testing/

11/10/2025

A dog isn’t just something cute to have around the house — they’re a lifelong promise. From the moment they walk through your door, they’ll give you everything they have, every single day, right up until their last breath. All they ask for in return is your love, your care, and your time.

If you’re not ready for the muddy paws, the early mornings, the vet trips, and those slower steps in their later years — then please, don’t get one. They’re not toys or accessories; they’re family. They depend on you for everything and trust you completely.

Love them for their whole life, not just while they’re young and easy. They’ll love you unconditionally until the very end — and that kind of loyalty deserves forever.

09/10/2025

05/10/2025

03/10/2025

This is the same for whatever breed you might like.

✨ A gentle reminder ✨

We love our merles too, but here’s something important to keep in mind: when the very first (or repeatedly asked) question is “Do you have any merles available, and what color are their eyes?” what that communicates to a responsible breeder is that temperament isn’t the priority.

Color and markings may catch your eye, but temperament, health, and structure are what truly make a dog a great lifelong companion. 🐾 The average lifespan of our breed is 12–15 years. With that in mind, ask yourself this:

👉 Do I want to purchase a dog from someone who has dedicated their time, resources, and heart into producing healthy puppies who look and act like true Australian Shepherds—and who prioritizes matching temperament to my lifestyle—even if they don’t have my exact first-choice color or gender?

👉 Or do I want to grab the first available blue or red merle from “Joe Schmoe down the road,” who skips health testing, ignores breed standards, and mass-produces puppies for profit?

Australian Shepherds come in a variety of colors, and every shade is equally capable of being your best friend, working partner, or beloved family member. When families put temperament first, they set themselves up for the most rewarding match. 💙

So when reaching out to breeders, consider leading with questions like:
✔️ What are the parents’ temperaments like?
✔️ How are the puppies raised and socialized?
✔️ Which puppy might be the best fit for our family?

At the end of the day, it’s your puppy’s personality—not the color of their coat or eyes—that will make you fall in love every single day.

Pictured below is Sparky, a beautiful RED TRI from our Jake X Rosie hot sauce litter. Thanks to his fabulous owner Selena Claire for allowing us to share!

03/10/2025

I have reviewed 50 papers on the effect of conventional spaying and neutering on our dogs health. Here is a simple chart in percentage of increase between desexed and intact animals. The results are clear. We can accomplish sterilization, prevent homelessness without damaging our dogs. Choose hormone sparing procedures - vasectomy and o***y sparing spay.

01/10/2025

Love this and had to nick and share….

In this photo you see two species, a human and a dog. The human has approximately 1 billion neurons in their brain while the canine has appoximately 500 million. This is a comparison of the two species and the silly expectations people place on dogs:

1) Human - Given two plus years to accomplish potty training.
1) Canine - Human wants canine potty trainined in two weeks or they will have to rehome the dog....Please take the diaper off your eight month old human and let them crawl around your floor, lets just see the results....

2) Human - Gives human babies pain relievers and various numbing agents to help appease the pain of teething.
2) Canine - Punished for chewing on things that they find that eases their pain.

3) Human - Encourages young humans to run and play with endless forms of mental and physical stimulation.
3) Canine - “I have got to teach this dog to calm down!!!”

4) Human - Given 20 plus years to complete an education and become a productive member of society.
4) Canine - Expected to behave flawlessly for life after taking just one six week obedience class.

5) Human - Given sick and personal days from work and endless excuses for poor performance.
5) Canine - Expected to perfom perfectly 365 days a year with no questions asked. Canines are also not allowed to feel bad or forget.

6) Human - Expects a pay raise anually for the job they perform.
6) Canine - Humans demand their dog perform better every year without continued education and also don’t believe they should reward the dog for the work they perform.

Canines are used everyday to keep us humans safe in a multitude of ways.
-They are our eyes when ours go dark~
-They are our ears when ours fall silent~
-They are our noses to help find bombs, drugs, cancer, and allergens to keep us safe from harm~
-They are trained to alert us to an oncoming seizure or low blood sugar attack~
-They help find missing victims of natural and man-made disasters~
They protect us from harm everyday, without expecting healthcare, a raise, a title, a better car, a bigger office or one with a view, and….they do this for us all because of their innate desire to please.
Their unconditional love is without bounds.
They deserve that in return and so much more~

Dear human....If you don’t train, don’t complain, you’re to blame.

28/09/2025