Dog-Friendly Summer Activities Do you feel guilty when you leave the house without your dog? There are now many dog-friendly summer activities more places where your dog is welcome. Some businesses welcome dogs and place a specific sign stating this, which are usually noted or advertised as “dog-friendly” venues. Now that the summer has arrived,…
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A Summer Guide To Grooming Your Dog
Dogs come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, but as the weather is currently at its peak here in the UK, it’s worth knowing how often our dogs should visit the local grooming salon during the summer months. For dogs with thick or long coats, it can get particularly uncomfortable for them during…
4th July – Independence Day
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 give a thought to how our much loved pets will enjoy these festivities – or not! A barbecue get together can be enjoyable;…
Cooling down your dog
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…
Dogs and Picnics
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…
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…