Christmas is a time for family – and your dog is a hugely important part of that: wintery walks, a Christmas bone, the happy sight of your pet curled up in front of the fire – it’s all part of the magic. Don’t forget, though, that while he’s part of your family, many things that…
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Festive Season Most families look forward to putting up the Christmas tree. You drag it through the door. You untangle the lights. You stand back and hope it doesn’t fall sideways. It feels like the real start of the season. But if you live with a dog,…
Although kennel cough is a relatively unserious condition that doesn’t mean that it should be ignored, in healthy dogs kennel cough often clears up itself, but you should still keep an eye on your pet to make sure that the condition isn’t getting worse. As the name suggests, kennel cough is a cough your dog…
Some Natural Ways to Help Kennel Cough If you think your dog has developed kennel cough, you should take him to your vet, who may decide that a course of antibiotics is an appropriate line of treatment. Tell them before you go as kennel cough is very contagious, and they may not want you in…
Kennel Cough in Dogs Kennel cough can rear its head at any time of the year and is very infectious. Outbreaks can occur when dogs are in close proximity to one another, such as kennels, dog shows and parks. Kennel Cough,the common name that is given to infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis or Bordatella, is a very…
Training Rewards We all know that it has been scientifically proven that the outdated idea of punishment training for dogs is not only desirable – it simply doesn’t work! Positive training, with appropriate rewards, is much more effective and less likely to stress the dog and you! So what can you use as a dog…
Choosing the Best Lead and Harness for Your Dog: A Friendly Guide Walking our dogs is one of life’s simplest joys. Still, it can come with challenges, especially in urban environments where open spaces are limited, and restrictions in parks, beaches, or public areas are increasing. While letting dogs run free is undeniably the most…
Updated 2026 Practical Guide for Dog Owners If you like this and my other guides, including dog he treats good or bad, then please consider buying me a coffee You’ve just sat down with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Your dog is watching every move, tail wagging, eyes fixed on your hand. You…
