Mushrooms are an ingredient used by trained chefs and home cooks worldwide. Although most of us are only familiar with the varieties of mushrooms we find in our local supermarket, it is estimated that the mushroom population of the world consists of approximately 14,000 different species. This is excellent news for cooks everywhere but terrible…
Autumn
How to protect your home and dog from fleas in the autumn months
Fleas are smart little pests that invade our homes and irritate our pets, capable of surviving almost anywhere. They reproduce aggressively, move quietly and eat sparingly. As a responsible pet owner, with the use of medications and treatments that are simple to use, effective and safe, it IS possible to win the battle of the…
Dog Walking and Dark Mornings
Even though the mornings may be dark in the autumn and winter, your dog still needs to go for a walk. We hope this article will help provide some tips on staying safe
10 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at Halloween
One of the most exciting nights of the year is October 31st – Halloween when spirits and ghoulies roam the earth and the neighbourhood kids in strange costumes come knocking on your door requesting treats. Halloween is great fun for humans but not necessarily so for our dogs. As a professional dog walker, many clients…
Be aware of the poison risk to dogs from Acorns and Conkers.
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
Autumn Tips
Autumn For Dogs All the leaves are brown, and the sky is blue…well, we can be thankful for small mercy. Anyway, the signs are in, and Autumn is here now, which means despite the sunshine, we’re going to have to change our habits for the sake of our pooches. The Autumn months are a lovely…
DIY Dog Dens
Building a Safe DIY Dog Den for your Dog Bonfire night can be a magical time for children and adults alike but not necessarily for our dogs. The sound of fireworks booming away can be a frightening ordeal for your pet, but there are steps you can take to make him feel safe. As a…
Fireworks and Your Dog
Tips to prepare your dog for fireworks Just because you enjoy a firework display, the odds are that your dog won’t! The firework season gets longer and longer. Fireworks go on sale from 15th October to 10th November, then 26th – 31st December, plus Diwali and Chinese New Year. The firework season starts with Halloween…