Also while the World Cup is on I’ve got a special offer for fans of the England Football team. Now you can not only show you and your dog’s support for the team by wearing one of Puchi’s England Doggy T-Shirts but you can have 3 lines of text printed on the T-Shirt absolutely FREE of charge.

have fun,

Anthony

FiFi Fashions for Designer Dog Clothes and so much more

today I thought I’d share with you a short article on how to teach your dog to retrieve. This is one of the simplest and most fun commands.

You can either read the article on the site here:

FiFi Fashions – Designer Dog Clothes article on teaching your dog to retrieve

or you can read it below:

Teach Your Dog To Retrieve

for those of you who like dressing their little princesses up to the nines you might want to check out the new Hip Doggie dresses I’ve added to the site.

There are some real glamour outfits on there (as only the Americans can do) as well as some denim and “goth” pieces. Anyhow please take a look and let me know what you think. The new dresses can be found by clicking on the picture below.

Until the next time, best wishes to you and your dogs,

Anthony

just a quickie to say I have just taken delivery of some great reflective dog leads. This are a low cost way to help ensure you and your dog can be seen after dark.

You can take a look by clicking the image below

Reflective Dog Lead

Until next time,take care,

Anthony – FiFi Fashions

just a reminder that I’ve now got a Facebook Group page. I’d love  to see you on there to get some interesting discussions going. It would be especially nice to see some pictures of you and your dogs.

Here’s the link:

Hope we can create a nice place for us to meet up and chat,

all the best,

Anthony

I have added a new article to the site regarding dog grooming.

You can read the Dog Grooming article by clicking the link below:

FiFi Fashions – Designer Dog Clothes article about Dog Grooming

or of course you can read it here

Dog Grooming Q & A  Part 1

Q. A Beagle, a short-haired Chihuahua, a Labrador Retriever – these dogs do not need to be groomed, right? Wrong!

A. All dogs require some grooming to ensure their health and happiness. Take a closer look at your dog and find out if some of the following questions and answers apply to him.

Q. My dog loves to be brushed. I hold him on my lap, sitting in front of the television while I brush him. I can’t seem to get all the tangles out even though I brush him everyday. What do I do?

A. First of all, get your dog out of your lap and on a grooming table, or any table, to brush him! You cannot possibly get into all of the joints and angles when he’s scrunched up in your lap. Make sure he has good footing on the table so he won’t be scared. Make him stand up while you brush the hindquarters and sit, not lie, down while you brush the rest.

Q. My Poodle is developing warts and other unwanted growths on his face. Should they be removed?

A. Your vet should be the one to decide that for you. From the groomer’s point of view, it is very difficult to avoid injuring growths. In the shaved areas the clipper can nick one, and the brush can scratch one located in the long hair. Remember to tell your groomer about these facial growths each time.

Q. My Miniature Schnauzer bites me when I try to brush him. I don’t want to give up, but what should I do?

If he bites you only when you pull a tangle, the solution is to brush him so often that he never gets a tangle again. If he objects to grooming generally, frequency of handling will help there, too. However, if he is simply being difficult, tie the dog’s nose with a length of a nylon stocking.

Q. My groomer told me that my dog has worms. How could she tell?

A. When a dog has a severe case of worms, they can be seen in the stools. Sometimes, single worms pass out of the anus. Often a groomer will observe one or all of these things.

Q. I’m confused by all the different types of grooming brushes for dogs. Which kind should I use?

A. The answer to this would vary according to the type of hair your dog has and whether he is a show dog or a house pet.

Brushing a show dog, so as not to break or split the hairs, would require a gentle touch. In that case, it’s best to consult with people involved in showing your breed of dog. With a house dog, the main consideration is to do a good job effortlessly and speedily.

I believe a slicker-type brush is best for all but the shortest, thinnest-coated dogs. It has many close-set tiny wire claws. For the really shorthaired breeds, a bristle brush is probably the best. Any brush is worth absolutely nothing, though, unless it is used on a regular basis.

Q. I can’t afford to have my shaggy dog clipped. Would it be okay to cut off his matts with scissors?

A. If the matts are on the ends of long strands of hair then it might be all right, but not if the matts are tight against the skin. Many dogs have been seriously cut by their owners who couldn’t tell where the matts ended and the skin began.

Sometimes, it is better to invest your money into a professional groomer to ensure that the job is done right. Also, if you have him clipped short all over once or twice a year and brushed regularly in between, he would feel much better.

Recently a customer asked if it was possible for me to stock doggie fashions  by an American company called Hip Doggie as it appeared no-one else in the U.K. stocked them. My customer told me that she had had items by Hip Doggie before and they were fantastic. Very stylish and very good quality. I got in touch with Hip Doggie in sunny California and they agreed to allow me to distribute their garments over here in the U.K.

I took a delivery from them and I have to say I’m extremely impressed. The material and the finishing is superb.And as for the styles I think they’re so very different from anything else around. I am however more interested in your opinions so please take a look and let me know by either email: info@fififashions.co.uk  or by leaving a comment on this blog. I have put quite a few styles up on the site so far but I will be adding  a lot more so keep your eye out ;o)

Her eare a few styles for you to check out:

Hip Doggie Love Dog Hoodie

Pupagonia Black Skull Parka by Hip Doggie

Pink Skull Mohawk Dog Hoodie by Hip Doggie

Super Soft Pink Skull Hoodie by Hip Doggie

Super Soft Black Corset Dog Hoodie by Hip Doggie

Silver Goth Hoodie by Hip Doggie

until next time have lots of fun with your dogs,

Anthony

Well here in the U.K. we are truly in the grip of winter. The ground is covered in frost and snow and the temperatures are struggling to get above zero. It’s important to keep your pets warm and cosy at this time of the year. As they still need their exercise you might want to think of a practical way of keeping them warm and dry when out in the freezing weather. I have added some super new waterproof and weatherproof coats to the site at remarkably good prices.

Take a look her for the latest additions to our winter catalogue.

Waterproof Town and Country Dog Coat

As always I’d love to hear your thoughts,

see you soon,

Anthony

FiFi Fashions

just a quick note to wish everyone and their dogs a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I’m in the middle of writing a book about training a puppy but I thought I’d share with you an article about the reasons why it’s good to continue training your dog when it’s an adult. I hope you enjoy it and, as usual, any comments are very welcome.

You can find the article by clicking the following link:

FiFi Fashions – Designer Dog Clothes article about training the adult dog

or of course just read it here:

Adult Dog Training – What To Expect From Your Dog As He Reaches His Adult Years

Your dog has finally reached his adulthood and this means that the period of training, adjusting, socializing, and more training have come to a stopping point (for the most part, that is).

This is the period where you can really appreciate his companionship, his friendship, and even his help around the house (depending on his level of training). The point is, is you don’t have to babysit him anymore. It is the stage in your dog’s life where he can walk alongside you off leash, sit and watch you wash your car, maybe even hold the hose for you, or just sit quietly with you in in the backyard while you read a book.

However, training should not stop just because your dog has reached adulthood. A good formula for keeping your dog’s body healthy and his mind sharp throughout his adult years is to have 3 training sessions a week. The training does not have to be laborious, nor does it have to take long.  All it takes is about 10 to 15 minutes per session, and training can be about practicing and/or improving skills that he has already learned.

There are several benefits to continue training your adult dog on a regular basis:

1. Regular training keeps his mind alert and active.

2. It keeps his body strong and in shape.

3. It serves as refresher courses to different commands and tricks that he had already acquired.

4. It keeps him aware of the rules that you have enforced for him.

5. It prevents boredom.

6. It develops great team work between you and him.

7. And best of all, it will deepen the bond that the two of you have together. If he remains active throughout the whole aspect of his life (physical, mental, social), then he will continue to play an active role in your life, be a team player, and be able to share wonderful times together.

Physical Needs Of An Adult Dog

The physical needs of your dog peaks during his developmental adolescent stage. But once he passes the adolescent stage and reaches adulthood, his physical needs will arrive at a period where there will be no significant change to the amount of exercise that his body needs to stay healthy.

As an adult dog, the amount of exercise that his body requires will depend on his size, breed, and personality type. Continue with the regular walks and occasional runs. A game of ball should also be on your list, as well as swimming if your dog likes being in the water. If you have a large and/or energetic dog, you may have to do more than those listed above. If you have a small and/or less active dog, you will still need to give him exercise. You just have to tame it down, depending on his level of endurance.

until the nwxt time,have fun with your dogs,

Anthony

FiFi Fashions