Going on camping trips is fun, and taking Companions such as your faithful four-legged friend can add to the fun and adventure. Below are some tips to consider Make Sure that Your Dog Can’t Get Lost It is essential when you are in a strange area that your dog has good recall and is only…
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Top Tips for travelling with a dog
It is an alarming fact that One in Four people who travel with their dog break the law by not restraining them, according to the RAC. When travelling anywhere with your dog, whether to the local woods or on a summer adventure, you must control the dog so it cannot be a dangerous distraction. As…
Passive Smoking and your Pets
You may not be aware of the dangers of Passive Smoking to your Pets. This is known as passive smoking if we breathe in smoke from other people’s cigarettes, pipes or cigars. We all hear about the risks of passive smoking, especially when around children, but this is causing damage to our pets too. Exposure…
5 reasons you may need a professional pet sitter
Avoid costly kennels and boarding rates. If you holiday often and leave your pet in boarding kennels, it can be quite expensive. Also, factor in the chances of your dog catching unwanted illnesses from other borders; no one wants a dog with kennel cough! Finding the ideal, competent kennel facilities in your locality may also…
Greeting a dog
We may think our pets love being made a fuss of, stroked, and petted, but this might not always be true. Does your dog run the opposite way when you reach down to pet him, or does he come straight towards you with his tail wagging? Even dog owners and those with the best intentions…
It’s New Years Eve! Keeping your dog safe during the celebrations
While we all love celebrating New Year, it doesn’t mean that our pets enjoy it quite as much. During the evening of 31st December, we often celebrate with friends and family. It’s an excellent excuse for a party and a celebration as we see out the old year. Although humans often celebrate with fireworks, loud…
Do you have a bored dog?
Do you need an easy way to keep your dog busy? Does your dog need an activity that is both mentally stimulating and fun? Try teaching your dog some scent games using basic nose work A dog needs to exercise, not only its body but also their mind Some dog breeds, such as retrievers, herding…
Are you a Law Abiding Dog Owner?
In the United Kingdom, we dog owners realise that owning a dog is a privilege and that, as responsible dog parents, we must care for our dogs and raise them in a way that keeps them safe and doesn’t cause our pets any harm whatsoever. In addition, all dog owners must adhere to legislation and…