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…
We’re all going on a summer holiday, and the dog wants a break too. Due to the long school holidays, July and August are traditionally holiday months, so people plan staycations and holidays abroad. Once the planning for your holiday starts, you need to start considering your dog and pet (s) and who is going…
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…
Jan 25 s Did you know that more than half of the dogs in the UK are now considered overweight? With approximately 2.5 million dogs tipping the scales above a healthy weight, canine obesity is on the rise, bringing serious health risks. These statistics reveal a troubling trend: owners are unintentionally harming their beloved pets…
It’s a well-known fact that humans love hot weather. At the first hint of the sun, we dash outside to make the most of the fleeting summer temperatures. Sunbathing, barbecues trip out to the seaside with family and friends…the list is endless. Unlike humans, the heat isn’t suitable for our dogs, who cannot sweat through…
This is the time of year that your pooch may pick up a free loader! You don’t have to go away to the country for your dog to pick up a tick. Even in London, on Hampstead Heath and indeed in your own garden it can happen! What are Ticks Ticks are blood-sucking parasites, fortunately…
Updated July 2026 Easter egg hunts are usually arranged for children, but a simple scent hunt can also be an enjoyable enrichment activity for your dog. The important difference is that your dog should not search for chocolate eggs, plastic decorations or anything they might swallow. A dog-friendly Easter hunt uses suitable food, easy hiding…
