Weight gain in dogs usually happens gradually. A slightly larger food portion, a few extra treats, less exercise during bad weather or a change in age and mobility may not seem significant on their own. Over several months, however, they can make a noticeable difference. This is not about blaming owners or making dogs look…
Updated July 2026 A dog running through long grass or exploring the edge of a field may not see a strand of barbed wire until it is too late. Then everything can happen very quickly. The dog panics. They pull backwards. The wire catches more tightly. You rush towards them. And a frightening situation can…
It’s one of every dog owner’s worst fears—your dog suddenly ends up in a scuffle with another. Maybe you’re out on a walk, or at the park, and things go from playful to hostile in seconds. Most of the time, dogs sort out their differences on their own. But when they don’t, and a proper…
Doggy First Aid – Tackling Cuts and Grazes With Your Dog Unfortunately, dogs are always going to be dogs. There will come a time when they’ll go on an adventure and wind up with a cut or a scrape. It happens occasionally, so you must deal with it correctly, exercising responsibility as a pet owner…
Practical, calm advice for everyday dog owners If you spend enough time out walking dogs, you realise how quickly small things can turn into bigger problems if you’re not prepared. I’ve dealt with limping after a bad landing in Coldfall Woods, overheating on an unexpectedly warm day in Highgate Woods, and the odd paw cut…
Are you one of those dog owners who enjoy throwing sticks for your dog? After all, we all know dogs love a good game of fetch, and so many are around! When a dog has a stick, it can be challenging to remove it. Indeed, some dogs can be described as ‘daft as a stick!’….
Dogs have many things in common. Wagging tails, unending loyalty and of course, the desire to eat EVERYTHING. This can get them into trouble, especially if they get hold of toxic foods Sadly in this world, some people don’t understand the appeal of a canine companion and worse still, there are those out there who…
We all love our best friends and pretty much everything they do, but if we’re honest, some of their habits might not be on that list. Why Does My Dog Roll in Fox Poo? Now the jury’s out on why some dogs can’t resist a good old roll in fox poo, the foulest of muck….
