How to keep your dog safe and happy this 4th of July As many people in the UK celebrate America’s Independence Day on 4th July, as responsible dog owners, we need to consider how our much-loved pets will enjoy these festivities – or not! A barbecue get-together can be enjoyable; think of all those sausages…
How to cool down your dog in this hot weather using damp towels Signs and symptoms of heatstroke and overheating dogs How can you help to bring his temperature down? Damp towels are very useful for instant cooling. As we are currently in the middle of a heatwave and making the most of the sunny…
How to stop your dog from 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, leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and devours the quiche and the pork pies? I guess that now…
If you find this guide helpful, please consider buying me a coffee 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. Excessive heat can impact your dog, whether playing out in the garden,…
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…
If you walk your dog in parks, woods or overgrown paths, you will almost certainly come across stinging nettles. They grow quickly in spring and summer and often appear along footpaths, woodland edges and quiet corners of parks. In places like Coldfall Woods or the shadier parts of Parkland Walk, they can grow thick along…
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…
The Danger of Feeding your Dog a Hot Cross Bun! Dog owners are advised not to give their dogs Hot Cross Buns this Eastertime, as this popular snack could poison them. This very dangerous treat contains toxic ingredients for our pets, such as nutmeg spice, lemon zest, sultanas and raisins. Easter is one of the…
