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…
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…
Warning Signs Dog Owners Should Not Ignore Updated July 2026 Dogs cannot tell us: My stomach really hurts. Or: I feel dizzy. Or: I’m struggling to breathe. They show us through changes in their body and behaviour. The difficult bit for dog owners is deciding whether something can be calmly monitored or whether you need…
