Updated September 2026 Dogs and children can have wonderful relationships, but those relationships need help from adults. Children and dogs communicate very differently. Children can be noisy, fast, wobbly, affectionate and unpredictable. Dogs may find hugging, grabbing, faces close to theirs, sudden movement or being followed when they try to leave uncomfortable. The most important…
Updated August 2026 Going on holiday should be enjoyable, but deciding who will care for your dog can feel more difficult than choosing where to go. Your main options include: There is no single arrangement that is right for every dog. A confident, sociable dog who enjoys new places may settle happily with a licensed…
How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Safe in Summer Updated April 2026 Hot pavements are one of the easiest summer dog risks to miss. You step outside in shoes. Your dog does not. That is the simple bit we often forget. On warm days, tarmac, paving stones and concrete can heat up far more than…
Simple ways to keep summer garden time safer Updated April 2026 Summer BBQs can be lovely. But from a dog’s point of view, they can also be chaotic. There is hot equipment, dropped food, sharp leftovers, busy gardens, open drinks, extra people and often a lot more noise and movement than usual. For some dogs,…
Dogs form strong relationships with familiar people, routines and places. It is therefore normal for your dog to notice when you leave and to be pleased when you return. Some dogs watch from the window for a few minutes, rearrange their bedding and then sleep until their owner comes home. Others find being left much…
Updated September 2026 Boarding is one option when you go away, but it is not automatically the right choice for every dog. Some dogs settle happily in a good boarding environment. Others cope better with a sitter in their own home, particularly if they are older, nervous, reactive, strongly attached to their routine or uncomfortable…
Updated August 2026 You run your hand through your dog’s coat and feel a small lump. Is it a tick, a scab or simply one of your dog’s nipples? Does a tick bite hurt, and how should you remove it without leaving part of it behind? Alternatively, your dog may have started scratching even though…
Updated Jan 2025 Creating a Safe Garden for Your Four-Legged Friend Dogs are natural explorers, and gardens are one of their favourite playgrounds. With their bright flowers, lush greenery, and intriguing scents, gardens offer endless entertainment for curious noses and paws. Whether lounging under a shady tree or bounding across the lawn, dogs relish spending…
