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…
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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. Excessive heat can impact your dog, whether playing out in the garden, riding in your car, or walking to the park. Here are my…
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 stinging nettles hurt your dog As the weather warms up and new growth appears 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 of moist, uncultivated soil. They…
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…
Hot cross buns! one a penny, two a penny ……. and your dog
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…
Dog treats – Friend or Foe
Can you tell good dog treats from bad Dog treats? You only have to visit the Pet area of your local supermarket and view the vast array of pet treats on offer to discover how difficult it is to find one that is good for your dog. Major corporations appear to be more about the…