5 tips if your dog is scared of fireworks
When it comes to loud noises, our dogs (and some of us too) just really don’t like it. Here are our top 5 tips to help you to help your dog through firework season.
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10 of the best dogs from literature
From Toto to Lassie, many of the best dogs from literature have been loyal companions, much like our own. Here’s our list of the top 10 dogs from literature: 1. Toto Appears in: The Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum Breed: Cairn Terrier Famous Quote: “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” … Read more
Dog Photography: Tips for taking your dog’s photo
You might have the most photogenic dog in the world but sometimes it can be really tricky to capture a good picture of them. Some dogs are just plain camera shy and some can even sense if you’re trying to take a sneaky picture on your phone. We had a chat with a few of … Read more
Dogs and Wildlife
We’ve probably all seen the video of London Labrador Fenton chasing deer in Richmond Park, but if you haven’t, here he is with his panicked owner hot on his heels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRSbr0EYYU Although many found the video amusing, there is a more serious issue to consider. We don’t know how Fenton’s epic deer chase ended, but … Read more
Long journeys with your dog
Long journeys and dogs aren’t an obvious mix but the numbers of pet passports has continued to rise in the past few years (the numbers issued to vet practices rose from 70,000 to 128,000 between 2014 and 2015) and the UK pet travel market is also extremely healthy, so it seems that more and more … Read more
I suspect my dog’s gained a bit of weight over Christmas, what’s the best way for him to lose it?
81% of vets have seen an increase in levels of pet obesity in the UK in the past two years according to a recent report from the PDSA. The main cause of this is thought to be dogs getting too much food, either at mealtimes or treats through the day. The same report found that … Read more
10 ways to keep your dog healthy and happy over Christmas
1. Dust off those walking boots. Walks are good for dogs’ mental and physical health, they want to know their local environment and who lives where as much as they like to explore, chase and have fun with you. Plan some longer walks with other friends with dogs, getting out in the countryside or parks … Read more