How to stop your dog gate-crashing picnics in the Park Have you ever been for a walk in the Park, only to be mortified when your dog runs off the lead and leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and begins to devour the quiche and the pork pies? I guess…
Articles from May 2017
How to help your dog cope with the summer heat
The arrival of the summer sunshine can bring lots of fun times outside with your pet, but as the temperature rises, you need to take certain actions to keep them safe. Whether it’s playing out in the garden, a ride in your car or a walk to the park, the excessive heat can have an…
What to do when a wasp or bee stings your dog
As dog owners, we all know that our pets are curious creatures who love to run around and chase everything that moves. This usually includes insects, which in most cases will put up their own defence to protect themselves and react by giving the dog a sting. Dogs will investigate everything with their paws and…
3 Second Rule
How to successfully manage the 3-second meeting rule for dogs Further to our article on Approaching dogs, we decided to do one on the 3-second rule .For dogs that don’t know each other, the initial idea is to allow a basic introduction where they meet without the experience of becoming an unpleasant venture. Even if…
Stinging Nettles and Dogs
Can a dog be affected by a stinging nettle? As the weather warms up, and we see new growth appearing along the hedgerows and in the countryside, dog owners need to realise that it also heralds the beginning of stinging nettle season. Nettles of the stinging variety tend to grow in clusters, typically in areas…
Dognapping
Dog Theft on the increase take care when walking your dog! Over 60 dogs snatched every week Dogs taken from outside shops Dogs taken from outside schools Unsecured back gardens Unlocked cars An increasing number of pet owners have become victims of daylight, street theft, with criminals and organised gangs stealing companion and expensive,…
Bank Holiday Travelling with your dog
What to consider when taking your dog away with you this Bank Holiday By Holly Berry With summer almost upon us, many of us are thinking about what we’re going to do with regards to our holiday this year. The weather has been kind to us so far, and this means that excitement is starting…