A dog walk should not feel like something you have to survive. Yet for many owners, walking becomes the most stressful part of the day. Your dog pulls from the moment you leave home. Another dog appears around a corner. Someone lets their off-lead dog run straight towards you. Your dog freezes beside a busy…
Updated June 2026 As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Summer can mean longer evenings, garden time and more opportunities to get outside with your dog. But warm weather also brings risks. Hot pavements, heatstroke, grass seeds, blue-green algae, barbecues and car journeys can all cause problems. Some become serious very quickly….
Updated June 2026 Every summer, the same hot weather dog care myths start appearing online. Some posts say ice cubes are dangerous. Others tell you to wrap an overheating dog in wet towels. You may also see people insisting that every dog must have a full daily walk, regardless of the temperature. It is no…
How Do You Hydrate a Dog? A Practical Guide for UK Pet Owners Keeping your dog hydrated is essential, especially during the warmer months. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, but with the proper knowledge and practices, you can ensure your dog stays healthy and comfortable. Why Hydration Matters Water is crucial for your…
Updated May 2026 Yes, dogs can get sunburn. It is easy to think their coat protects them from everything, but that is not always the case. Some dogs have thin coats, pale skin, white patches, exposed noses, sensitive ears or areas where the fur is sparse. Those areas can burn in strong sunlight. I see…
Signs, First Aid and When to Call a Vet Updated July 2026 This article was originally published in 2016 with a contribution from Dr Oli Robinson of The Finchley Vet. A lot has changed in heatstroke first-aid advice since then. I have therefore fully updated this guide using current veterinary guidance while keeping Dr Oli’s…
Updated September 2026 I saw something in a dog group recently that genuinely bothered me. Someone asked for help with their adult Great Pyrenees, which was reacting to moving cars and other dogs. The advice included people saying a harness would make the dog pull. Others suggested shaving the dog’s neck so that a shock…
If you see a dog wearing a yellow ribbon, yellow lead cover, yellow bandana, or an “I NEED SPACE” message, there is a simple thing you can do to help: Give that dog more room. Yellow is used by the Yellow Dog movement as a visual way for an owner or handler to say that…
