LINKS
ASSOCIATION OF PET DOG TRAINERS (APDT)
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers was founded in 1995 by John Fisher to offer pet dog owners a guarantee of quality when looking for a puppy and dog training classes. All members have been assessed according to a strict code of practice and have agreed to abide by kind and fair principles of training. To this end the use of coercive or punitive techniques and equipment are not used. Only those trainers currently listed on the APDT website have been assessed and approved.
ASSOCIATION OF PET BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLORS (APBC)
The APBC is an international network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors, who, on referral from veterinary surgeons, treat behaviour problems in dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets.
BRITISH VETERINARY NURSING ASSOCIATION (BVNA)
A useful site if anyone is considering a career as a veterinary nurse.
CATS PROTECTION
Also known as the CP (formerly known as the Cats Protection League). Formed in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity.
DANTONA STUD
Our very own Sarah Thompson's site, where you can find more information about her stud farm and take a look at her beautiful artwork.
DEFRA PETS TRAVEL SCHEME
Look here for information about taking you pet on holiday in Europe.
DEVON DOGS
Devon Dogs is a small family-run business with a passion for dogs and a passion for Devon. They currently operate in and around Exeter and their central focus is agility, the fastest growing sport in the dog world. They also now cater for obedience 4 agility, puppy socialisation, puppy foundation agility and pet obedience.
DOGS R DOGS
This is the website for dog behaviourist Sally Jones, and dog trainer Leanne Smith. Sally is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. Leanne holds the COAPE Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training, and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
GREYHOUND RESCUE WEST OF ENGLAND (GRWE)
Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) is the leading greyhound rescue charity in England and Wales independent of the greyhound racing industry. They are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and abandoned greyhounds and lurchers.
NATIONAL PET MONTH
The aims of National Pet Month are to:
- promote responsible pet ownership
- make people aware of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets
- increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals
- raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals
NATIONAL OFFICE OF ANIMAL HEALTH MEDICINES COMPENDIUM
Although this is a bit of a mouthful, if you wish to find out some of the technical details of veterinary medicines we use, then this is the place to look.
PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS (PDSA)
PENN HIP
This is a link to an American university website discussing a different way to take hip x-rays which should give a better prediction of whether a dog may get hip dysplasia than the standard x-ray views. This is a more expensive technique, but please feel free to ask us about the value of this especially for breeding animals.
PET SAVERS
This a charity set up by the veterinary profession to help fund research into animal disease.
RABBIT WELFARE ASSOCIATION AND FUND
Formerly the House Rabbit Association. This is a useful link to find information about pet rabbits.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS (RCVS)
This is the regulatory body for the veterinary profession and you can find information here about the Practice Standards Scheme, of which we are a Tier 2 practice. Anyone wanting to become a vet or vet nurse would also find this site useful.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (RSPCA)
VALLEY PET CREMATORIUM
Although we don't like to think of being without our pets there may be a time when the services of Valley Pet Crematorium are needed. John and Dan provide a caring service that we can recommend.
VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE (VMD)
This is the regulatory authority controlling the authorisation and supply of veterinary medicines.
HAVE YOUR SAY!
If you have any comments (good or bad) or suggestions on how we can improve our service, we would love to hear from you. Feedback from clients gives us a basis to work from when making changes and trying to maintain a happy workplace where both staff and clients are satisfied. We have a brief questionnaire available from reception or simply email us with your view.
Refer a Friend!
For every new client that mentions your name when they register and book an appointment with us, we will credit your account with £15!