My dogs have never been fed out of a bowl as we turn mealtimes into a chance to ensure they have quality canine enrichment time. Dogs, by nature, are foragers and love it. All dogs, no matter what the bread, love sniffing out food etc. and find it both fun replacing and, believe it or…
Dog & Puppy Info
Solo Dog Walks v Group Dog Walks
What type of dog Walk is best for your four-legged friend? Most dog walkers provide either group walks, solo dog walks or both. There are benefits to both types of walks. When selecting the dog walker that will look after your dog and become a friend, t is important to choose the right person and…
National Picnic Month
Having a dog-friendly picnic With the weather getting warmer and sunnier, July is known for being the national picnic month Weather you are having a picnic in your local park for some beauty spot following government guidelines or in the garden with just the family, it is important to remember that your dog will want…
Pets and pollen
Many pets suffer in the summer from pollen, just like their human companions. This can bring itchy eyes, paws, skin, sneezing etc., resulting in distress and suffering for those with hay fever. Does your dog suffer from pollen allergy? The causes of pollen allergies in dogs are the same as in humans. However, unlike humans,…
Dogs and Snake Bites
We are lucky in the UK because we don’t have many snakes. The grass snake is healed, and the European Adder (Vipera berus) is the only poisonous snake found in the UK. While we don’t see that many snakes they exist in the UK, both the grass snake and Adder are relatively shy and small…
Top Summer Dangers for Dogs
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing (well, it’s raining as I write this, but that’s the theory). The Great British Summer is something that nearly everyone enjoys. It enables us to get out more with our dogs. However, as with every season, summer brings dangers, including heatstroke, horrible flying and crawly things,…
What are One 2 One Enriched walks
Many people ask me what I mean when I say, “Specialist One 2 One walks with an emphasis on fun and enrichment.” Our Canine enrichment walks mean they are not just ordinary walks but fun and help enrich your dog’s life and break the boredom of the day up as they wait for you to…
Keep your pets safe from toxic cleaning products
Spring is the time of year when people make a big effort to declutter and clean the house. However, when you have pets, you must be extra careful of your cleaning products. As the owner of two rescues (Missy and Roxy), I have put some tips together for safe cleaning with pets. Use pet-friendly cleaning…