It was great to ‘hide’ for the other dogs/handlers to get a perspective of the other end and take part in the whole search process.

This practice causes lifelong socialisation issues for the puppy or kitten, as well as a number of preventable diseases. Today’s legislation will ensure that puppies and kittens are born and reared in a safe environment, with their mother, and sold from their place of birth. Lucy takes pride in being a reward-based trainer. She focuses exclusively on ethical dog training methods that are fun for your dog whilst giving you the skills and confidence to set them up for success. We all love our dogs dearly. But sometimes, making sure that your canine companion is a well-mannered member of the family takes a little time and extra attention.The ban will also deter puppy smugglers who abuse the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) by bringing underage puppies into the UK which are then sold on for financial gain. When selling a litter of puppies, the mother must also be shown alongside the puppies, and sales must take place where the dogs are kept. This is to try to prevent animals from being separated from their mothers prematurely, before they’ve been socialised. Without proper socialisation in the first 8-10 weeks, puppies and kittens can miss out on experiences that help with their learning and development. This can cause them to have behavioural issues in to their adult life. Its primary purpose is to enhance the flavor of pet food recipes and boost the levels of animal-based fat.

All of Lucy Pet Product’s recipes are produced within the United States; however, we are not sure of the exact location of this production or whether Lucy Pet Products outsources their production. Lucy’s Law is named after one of the sweetest, bravest dogs I’ve ever known, and is a fitting tribute to all the victims of the cruel third party puppy trade, both past and present. We hope this legislation will also encourage potential pet owners to first think about visiting their local rehoming shelters when searching for a puppy or dog, cat or kitten to adopt into their families. Being an obligate carnivore means that cats do not need to consume a high proportion of plant-based content and instead would be better suited to a diet high in animal and fish-based ingredients.

Best Dog Food With Pumpkin– Lucy Pet Products is in a select club of brands that utilize a significant portion of Pumpkin in their recipes. Pumpkin can be an excellent addition to the diet of many dogs, especially those with digestive issues. As the proud owner of five rescue dogs I’m extremely proud to support Lucy’s Law as it will help protect the future health and welfare of this country’s dogs and cats. Following a petition by animal welfare campaigners, the English Government approved Lucy’s Law in the summer of 2019. The law came in to effect on 6 th April 2020, so what do these new regulations mean for dog and cat owners? What is Lucy's Law? Peter Egan, Downton Abbey actor, animal welfare campaigner, and Patron of the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) in Westminster said: Dried Beet Pulp is utilized by a huge number of pet food brands as a reliable source of soluble fiber.

However, these grain ingredients are considered by some to be superior to other grain ingredients like Wheat or Corn. This preference by some is as they can provide additional nutrition and are less processed. Much like the dog food range, Lucy Pet Products does not produce age-specific recipes for cats, such as those for kittens or senior cats. This is all part of our plan to make this country the best place in the world for the protection and care of animals.Battersea welcomes the announcement that new legislation to put a stop to puppy and kitten farming will be laid in Parliament later today. On behalf of my fellow grassroots campaigners I’d like to thank Mr Gove, Defra officials, and every single supporter, parliamentarian, celebrities, and ethical animal welfare organisation that has proudly helped make Lucy’s Law a reality. When buying a puppy or kitten, it should be over 8 weeks old to ensure that it is physically and emotionally mature enough to leave its mother and litter siblings. It is also worth pointing out that the dry and wet food recipes from Lucy Pet Products are very similar to each other, often including the same core ingredients. This could be advantageous to some dogs who prefer similar food but in different forms.