If any of you who read this blog know anyone getting a puppy – please, please tell them NOT to come home with two. First rule of dog ownership, you can only train one puppy at a time. Two dogs from the same litter is not a good idea, however cute. Second rule, research the breeds before you chose your dog and pick a breed that suits your ilfestyle – not one you fall in love with. Fell runner? Yes, get a collie – couch potato or workaholic? DONT! I met  a lovely young couple today with two 18 month collie brothers. They have worked tremendously hard to make it work, but we will be rehoming one for the good of all concerned, especially the dogs.