FACT! – DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS!! With temperatures rising this week, are you aware of the dangers of leaving your dog in a parked car? Imagine the scene – its 25 Deg C, a sunny day and you need to head out to the shops on an errand and you decide to take your…
Articles from: 2018
Challenge yourself and your dog to do something different – discover a new activity
For the majority of pet owners, our dogs are the some of the most precious things in our lives, and making sure that they are healthy and happy is top of the list for devoted pet owners. Dogs get bored with the same daily routine, just like humans Just as it’s important to exercise their…
Nice Weather – Dog Walking advice
Now that summer is on its way, and we can all look forward to some hot, sunny days spending more time outdoors. However, as a responsible dog owner, there are certain times and factors that you need to consider when walking your dog during the summer season, to ensure that he is safe and protected…
Taking Care When you visit the Countryside
The countryside offers beautiful surroundings for our walks, but it is also where animals graze, in a farming environment Be respectful of your surroundings, but ensure that you stay safe At this time of the year, and especially with the weather picking up, many of us will be heading out to the countryside to walk…
Is your Dog a Reactive Dog?
A “Reactive” Dog, will show signs of aggressive or anxious behaviour towards another dog, by growling, barking, snarling or lunging at them. It can be a response to being afraid of coming into contact with a dog they have never met before, or a frustration of being on a lead and not able to greet…
Five signs of disease in older dogs
One of the realities in life is that your dog is likely to reach old age before you do! Middle age in dogs begins from seven years old, with some larger breeds ageing even sooner. As a nation, we are getting better and better at looking after our pets. With improvements in the food…
Whose walk is it?
Remember the Dog – when Dog Walking! Regardless of the size or breed of your dog, all responsible dog owners will walk their pets, or should do! While exercising your pooch sometimes seems a bit of a chore, many owners do actually enjoy the exercise as well as the quality time they get to spend…