There is no greater joy (at least to us) than bringing a new puppy into your home. Tails are wagging, and ears are flapping. But everyone knows that choosing the dog breed and sex is not always easy. The process of finding a little one who is going to work for your family dynamic or…
Health
5 ways to Exercise your dog when you can’t go on a walk
Allowing dogs to relax and intellectually stimulate them regularly is much more vital. Dog owners should spend time inside with their pets, especially during inclement weather, since this is the best environment for bonding with their pets. So you don’t have to worry much if you don’t feel like going for a walk with your…
Exercising a dog in season
Missy and Roxy were my female dogs, as all my others had been Male. This, in a way, was an eye-opener as to how stressful it can be for everyone when they come into season. This article provides tips and advice on exercising a dog in season when its hormones are all over the place.…
Travelling with your Dog This Summer
Summer is a great time to get out and explore. With the nights being shorter and six weeks of school holidays, we can even get out and travel further afield than our local park with a day trip to the countryside or, if allowed, the beach (please remember many beaches don’t allow dogs between May…
What fruits are safe for dogs to eat?
Following my article on human foods that dogs can eat, I was asked, “Can my dog eat fruit?” “My dog loves an apple. Is that ok?” Like many things, particular fruit is good for dogs when fed in moderation, whilst others, such as grapes, are toxic and should be avoided at all costs. Hopefully, after…
Homemade dog food
More and more people are turning to homemade dog food for their dogs for various reasons, including food recalls and cooking for dogs is much healthier than buying canned meat. With a little bit of planning can work out cheaper. Both Missy and Roxy are fed home-cooked food. When you cook meat for dogs, it…
Winter Dangers for Dogs
Winter can be a lovely season with spectacular snow scenes and cold, crunchy fields instead of mud.n With winter comes dark evenings, and just like any other season, it is dangerous for your dog As I always tell my scouts, bad weather is just a lack of preparation. This includes what we wear to walk…
Can dogs eat Mince pies?
Christmas is a time for eating and drinking far too much. This ranges from eating too much Christmas dinner, such as turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables and gravy, followed by Christmas pudding and mince pies in the evening. After all, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies, pigs in blankets, sausage rolls and other party food.…