Dicky Dog Blog

Hi there people.

I was having a chat with a friend of mine the other day who couldn't wait to tell me about the imminent arrival of her first puppy and it got me thinking about our philosphy on pet ownership versus having children.

Having spoken to many dog owners over the year and there seems to be a common pattern which takes one of two paths.

Path 1.  Having lived together for a while a couple will decide to buy a dog and if the dog survives for a year or 2 they will feel ready to plump for children.

Path 2.  Having got a kid or 2 the couple are now aware of the financial drain children can be and decide to get a dog as an alternative to more children (cheaper to keep, can be left home alone with no legal reprecussions and put in kennels when necessary).

This got me wondering on the real facts and figures so i would love you to tell me your story - can you relate to the above? - what came first for you? the dog or the kid?

Beign a mother of 4 and an owner of 2 dogs i feel i can be honest and frank about this subject.  We got the dog first!

 

For all you dog agility, flyball, canicross or walking group/club members out there get the new fantastic dog walking accessory made in your colours and with your logo on.   You've all bought the T shirts, and often the hats and fleeces to match, but the smart groups realise nothing says we are part of a caring team more than a bespoke dicky bag.  The dicky bag is revolutionising the dog owning experience so we can go back to those good old days when we didn't have our hands laden with nasty knotted bags.  Picking up is no longer a problem when you use the dicky bag to store those poop bags becuase it is out of sight (and smell) out of mind leaving you to enjoy your walk, training session or competition and you can use both of your hands freely.

You can choose how to make your dicky bags special by putting your logos on the lid and/or body or even go the whole hog and get your own fabric printed.  The minimum order is just 11 bags and becuase you are ordering in bulk the prices are discounted.

take a look at some of our bags we have made so far.

And don't forget, all that advertising you will get because, once your members use their Dicky Bags, they'll never walk without them again.

 

 

Hey folks,

There's been a lot happening over here at Dicky Towers since we last wrote to you. Firstly, please allow me to introduce myself! My name is Cara and I've just joined the Dicky Bag team. I'm still learning the ropes, but working with such a great company is an absolute pleasure, so you can expect to hear from me every so often with the latest news and offers.

As you know, All Hallow's Eve is almost here. At the risk of frivolously using seasonal puns to entice you, we do indeed have a spooktactular Howl-oween Trick or Treat special under our cloaks - order a Dicky Bag on October 31st and you'll get a little surprise in the post. Naughty or nice? You'll just have to wait and see! Our extra large bags are even big enough to accommodate a werewolf's needs (please note: wolfsbane & silver bullets not included).

In other news, we've just had a fresh new batch of bags delivered to us in a beautiful premium blue design. They'll be available to purchase very soon, so don't forget to make like a zombie and keep an eye out for them.

Until next time,
Creepy-Crawly Cara

Discover Dogs is a fantastic annual dog show run by the Kennel Club in Earls Court London and 2011 promises to be as good, if not better, than ever.  Whether you have been before and are keen to go again or  fancy going along for your first look you can enter a competition being run by Xtra Dog in conjuction with the Kennel Club to win tickets to Discover dogs 2011.

We will be on the Xtra Dog stand again this year, stand 162, and as always we look forward to meeting all our Dicky Disciples and those not yet converted to the brilliance of Dicky Bags.  IF you've been looking at them on our website this is your chance to get your hands on one, it always suprises people when they have their first squish!

Being held on the 12th and 13th November makes it the perfect time to start that Christmas shopping for your dog owning freinds and family, and we've got our lovely new packaging which makes it look all that bit more special. You will feel good giving a Dicky Bag as a gift becuase not only will it be the most useful present they've ever been bought but you are buying a British made product, from a small British company, employing British workers - let's boost our own economy!

At Discover Dogs not only can you meet over 200 breeds of dog but you can see some of the amazing jobs our unsung canine heroes get up to.  We are proud sponsors of Bio-detection and cancer dogs who allow people to lead more normal lives through their ability to detect potentially life threatenting chemical changes in their owners bodies.

If you are considering welcoming a dog into your life you will be able to get invaluable advice about which dog will be best suited to your life style and you will also be able to see an aray of fantastic gadgets and gizmos that have been designed to help you and entertain your dogs, but aren't necessarily stocked by the major retail outlets.

to win your free entry tickets to Discover Dogs 2011 click here and answer the simple question.