Most of us make careful arrangements before going on holiday. We organise someone to feed the cat, walk the dog, clean the rabbit’s enclosure or stay overnight in the house. Far fewer people consider what would happen if they suddenly became ill, were taken to hospital or could not return home. Who would know that…
Updated July 2026 Working from home can give you more time with your dog, but it does not mean you need to entertain them throughout the entire working day. Dogs also need rest, predictable routines and opportunities to feel comfortable when you are not immediately available. Problems can develop when every movement, meeting and tea…
Updated August 2026 Brain games for dogs do not need to involve expensive puzzle toys or complicated equipment. Some of the best indoor games are remarkably simple: hiding a few pieces of food, asking your dog to find a favourite toy, playing hide-and-seek, doing two minutes of reward-based training, or letting them investigate a safe…
Simple Homemade Brain Games, Scent Activities and Calm Indoor Enrichment You do not need a cupboard full of expensive puzzle toys to enrich your dog’s day. Some of the most useful activities can be created with things you already have at home, including cardboard boxes, towels, paper cups, baking trays and your dog’s normal food….
Updated August 2026 You do not need to spend a fortune on dog toys to give your dog something interesting to do. Some useful enrichment activities can be made with things you already have at home, including cardboard boxes, towels, paper, and your dog’s regular food. But homemade does not automatically mean safe. A cardboard…
Updated June 2026 Dogs need more than a quick trip around the block. Physical exercise matters, but dogs also need chances to sniff, search, chew, learn, make choices and rest. That does not mean filling every minute of their day with activities. Too much excitement can leave some dogs more wound up rather than calmer….
In most cases, yes. Rain itself doesn’t automatically make a dog ill. The bigger issue is your dog getting cold, staying wet too long, or already having health problems that make damp weather harder. Warren House Vets puts it plainly. Being in the rain is not the same as being unwell, but drying off matters,…
Senior dogs still need adequate daily exercise to keep them healthy and happy. However, an activity that might suit a young pup won’t be appropriate for an older canine. The best form of exercise for a senior dog is, of course, walking. Your pet might not be able to walk quite as far as previously,…
