Advice from Dog Behaviourist, Carolyn Menteith Nose – and yes’s! For owners who really want to take their relationship with their dog to the next level, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on possibly the most underappreciated of our dog’s senses… their incredible nose. It is probably because we don’t … Read more
A relatively new form of sun care for dogs is to use pet-friendly sun cream. It might surprise you that dogs can get sunburnt and suffer from sun exposure in similar ways to humans. Even more so if your dog has conditions like dermatitis or autoimmune disorders. Before we dive in, remember the best protection … Read more
Occupier and puzzle toys are becoming a must-have for dog owners, and for good reason – they’re a great way to shake up feeding time for your dog. It’s the new way to keep your dog busy when you’re working or having dinner. Plus, a clever way to give them mental stimulation as they work … Read more
For dog owners in Great Britain, the rules for travelling to Northern Ireland or Europe with a dog onboard changed in January 2021. If you’re planning to travel soon, make sure you’re up to date on the latest regulations, so you can travel with peace of mind. What are the new pet travel rules? Before … Read more
Did you know that pets with accurate information linked to their microchips are 54% more likely to get home? Microchipped pets have their owner’s information stored in a database, however, around 1 in 3 pet owners in the UK don’t know which database their pet is registered with. Petdatabase.com can help you get up and running … Read more
Hi, I’m Emily and this is my puppy Pip. I’ve always had family dogs and have spent my whole life around dogs, so I thought I knew everything I needed to for getting my own puppy. Turns out, I wasn’t quite right! So here’s 5 things I wish I’d known before bringing Pip home. Toilet … Read more
A worm infection can be really common in both adult dogs and puppies, and in most cases are nothing to worry about. The majority of infections come from intestinal worms – tapeworms and roundworms are the most common types, whilst hookworms and whipworms are less common but still important to keep an eye out for. … Read more
Picture this – you’re sprawled out on the sofa and spot your dog having a good itch. A few minutes later they do it again, and again, and again… And you start to wonder do they have fleas? When was their last treatment? And what do you do if they do have them? Fear not! … Read more
There are some flavours that are so woven into the fabric of Christmas they help to bring this time of year to life. The delicious, warm spiciness of mulled wine and the booziness of a well aged Christmas cake. Then there’s mince pies. While these make delicious treats for us humans, they can be very … Read more
There’s nothing quite like seeing a dog’s excitement (aka wiggle butt and helicopter tail) when presented with a new toy. For many dogs though, the true delight comes when they discover the toy has a squeaker. But have you ever wondered, why do dogs like squeaky toys so much? As a behavioural expert, I’m here … Read more