All Breeds Dog Grooming Centre

22/12/2024

Dog found

Missing Dog Appeal🚨

Dog missing lower Dromore Letterkenny Area. Male goes by the name of Beau. Please contact 0860741567 or +447746435547

Cash Reward

05/12/2024

We all love a treat during the festive period, so here’s a little reminder of some do’s and don’ts for your furry friends! 🐶

05/12/2024

26/11/2024

Have you seen Archie, the brown and white King Charles who is missing from the Letterkenny area?

13/11/2024

Two dogs missing from the Bonagee area since late last night. One found at the Dryarch Mace shop around 2am. No sign of this one. Name is Archie and is likely to hide. Contact me for owners details.

05/11/2024

22/10/2024

For all the Old dogs out there.

20/10/2024

Please get a dog who is a good fit for you.

It's not a pleasant post but a necessary one. Many of the "behaviour" and "training" issues we come across would not be issues if people had made different choices. I certainly don't mean to sound judgemental here, but with over a decade and a half of working with dogs and their people, I've seen a fair number of cases where people choose the wrong dog or type of dog for their lifestyle.

Some examples

Someone with 8 dogs. They didn't all get along, and the person was out of the house for 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. Some of their dogs were crated the full time, every time, they were out the house. Too many dogs, not enough space and time.

A retired couple who bought two giant breed dogs because "they had always had them." They did not training until the dogs were over a year old and over 60kg. Now reactive to other dogs and they couldn't physically control them.

A family with a working gundog breed. All the gear, no idea. They wanted to dog as a fashion accessory. No outlet for the dog's working needs, the dog couldn't settle as a result, so was now excluded, 20 + hours a day in the utility room. They had money and time, just not the inclination to take care of the dogs needs.

I don't think everyone has the lifestyle for a dog and I certainly don't think every person is suited to every type/breed of dog. When I'm in my 70s, despite being active and physically fit, I'll likely choose a smaller dog. If I live beyond that, I certainly will.

Ask yourself

Do you know what this dog was bred for? Cam you meet some of those needs?

Border collies and springer spaniels were bred to be active, throwing a ball repeatedly as theor exercise is not meeting their needs though.

Are you physically capable of controlling this dog if you need to? If you struggle to carry your shopping 10m from the car to the house, a 45kg labrador or German Shepherd isn't a good choice for you UNLESS your training is consistent and reliable.

Do you have the time in your life to train your dog (and no, exclusion and crating is not the answer to this)? Do you have the knowledge to do so? Or the willingness to learn? This takes time and effort and sometimes money.

Clients of mine years ago complained about the cost of lessons. The woman came to every session with false nails and the guy regularly went on weekend golfing trips with his pals (they were expensive from the description) but neither of them were willing to sacrifice their luxuries for a few months to help their dog (because what would their friends say?)

Who suffers as a result of all this? The dog. They get rehomed. They get ignored or excluded. They may develop destructive behaviours. They become fodder for some 🤡 to slap a shock collar or noose on the dog and hurt them for living.

Many people can have a dog, few (if any) can have any dog.

Having said all of the above, we work with truly amazing clients week in, week out, who rise to the occasion. They change attitudes, invest time and effort into understanding their dogs AND meeting their needs. We get feedback that working with us has not only helped improve their dog relationship but a greater understanding of behaviour has filtered into other aspects of their lives. The learned, adapted, overcame. It's truly awesome to behold.

Please choose wisely. Our dogs deserve it.

01/10/2024

National Black Dog Day 2024

Unbelievably, black dogs are less likely to be adopted for no other reason than their colouring. Regardless of behaviour, size, breeding, personality, or age.

Let's celebrate our black dogs today as it's also the start of the pheasant season in the UK.

Share a photo in your story or feed of your black dog using the hashtag and tag us.

31/08/2024

Dog found and rescued from the cliffs on Arranmore island after being missing more that a week. Brilliant job.

13/07/2024

Truth in the groomers and also in everyday life.

What is wrong with you today?” I asked the black miniature Schnauzer on my table. She’s a regular visitor every six weeks and generally a dream to work on.

12/07/2024

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03/07/2024

A good news story to start the day.

02/05/2024

🐾 Calling all Donegal dog lovers! 🐾

Do you want to see your furry friend shine like never before?

🌟 We're on the hunt for volunteers and their dogs to join us for a FREE dog training session at Oakfield Park on Friday 10th May🌳🐶

Not only will you and your dog receive expert training tips, but they'll also star in a fabulous photo shoot capturing their progress and personality! 📸🐾

Tag a fellow dog enthusiast and message us for more information and to reserve your spot!
Limited slots available. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! 🐾🌟