Updated July 2026 Christmas changes almost every part of your dog’s normal home environment. Food appears on low tables. Presents arrive through the door. Decorations hang from trees. Visitors come and go. Bins fill with leftovers, foil and food packaging. Most dogs will naturally investigate these new smells and objects. A puppy, rescue dog or…
Walking Your Dog in cold weather This freezing, snowy winter weather we are experiencing just now sometimes makes it more difficult for you to walk your dog. Yet, regardless of the chilly conditions, you should maintain an exercise routine for your pet. If your pet doesn’t exercise regularly, he won’t be able to release his…
Updated July 2026 Winter affects dogs in very different ways. Some dogs become excited as soon as they see frost or snow. Others step outside, feel the cold and decide that returning to their bed would be a much better plan. A thick coat does not automatically make every dog comfortable in low temperatures. Age,…
Rain does not automatically make a dog walk unsafe. Some dogs enjoy wet weather and barely seem to notice it. Others step outside, feel the first drop and immediately decide that the sofa was the better option. The important question is not simply whether it is raining. I also consider wind, visibility, flooding, thunder, slippery…
Updated July 2026 Some dogs approach water carefully. They dip one paw in, think it over, and decide whether getting wet is really worth the effort. Other dogs launch themselves into the nearest pond before anyone has checked the water, the bank or whether there is an easy way back out. Loving water does not…
Every year, the grass seed season catches people out. It doesn’t suddenly arrive in the middle of summer. I start adjusting how I walk dogs from late spring, If your dog runs through rough grass, you need to stay on top of it. I’ve had walks cut short more than once because a dog suddenly…
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,…
Updated May 2026 This article is for general information only and does not replace veterinary advice. If you are worried about your dog’s health, behaviour or safety, contact your vet. If your dog is showing serious fear, aggression, anxiety or sudden behaviour changes, speak to a qualified reward-based behaviour professional or your vet. Picnics sound…
