Carolyn Menteith 
It’s easy to demonise dog muzzles and think they’re only used for dogs who are aggressive or likely to bite. But that’s not true! Canine muzzles can have a wide range of uses and advantages, for dogs and owners. Types of muzzles Basket (Baskerville) muzzles are by far the best option, and probably the one … Read more
When it comes to dogs and their behaviour, there are certain words that get thrown around that are either unhelpful, or just a simple (often lazy) term to describe ways of behaving that have a variety of causes, but all look a bit the same and may share some of the same triggers! One of … Read more
Up and down the country, there are thousands of dogs in rescue centres of all shapes and sizes, just looking for a second chance. If you’ve adopted before or are in the process of adopting, you might have heard about the importance of the canine connection and how that changes over time. The more time … Read more
Finding your perfect match, human or canine, can be tricky. Often our expectation vs reality of of different dog breeds can be quite far apart too! And as relationships evolve over time, so do behaviours, in both our dogs and partners. We often can’t help but think back over our history together, however long or … Read more
One of the things everyone knows when they get a dog is they’re going to have to get out for a walk at least once a day. But why is walking your dog so important? They need the physical exercise to keep them healthy, but they also need a change of scenery and a break … Read more
While you might be wondering how another year has come and gone already, January is already underway. It’s always one of those months where we emerge from holiday celebrations full of resolutions and good intentions for the New Year. Usually around gyms and eating more healthily – most of which fall be the wayside long … Read more
While we love our dogs, there’s no doubt that sometimes they do some seriously weird and yucky things. It’s easy to pretend your perfect dog never does anything like that – because let’s face it, it’s not exactly a topic for polite conversation. Plus, you might be too freaked out to even want to tell … Read more
Looking at social media, advertising and even TV shows and films, it’s easy to think we’re a nation of big dog lovers. Firm favourites – such as Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Spaniels – seem to be held up as the ideal family dog, with small dog breeds often losing out in the popularity stakes. But … Read more
Those four paws bounding towards us, that waggy tail and excited face. It’s lovely when our dogs are excited to see us, but not everyone loves a dog who jumps up – especially if they’re a bigger breed! And with safety factors to think about too around children or vulnerable adults, people often ask me: … Read more
Your favourite pair of shoes, the skirting board, even clothes. Discovering your dog has chewed and destroyed something that’s not meant for them can be a nightmare for us. But, if you’re wondering why your dog destroys things, the answer is simple: because they’re a dog! Do all dogs chew and destroy things? That might … Read more