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Advice for keeping your pet calming on Bonfire Weekend Whilst Bonfire Night is an exciting time for us humans, for a lot of dogs, the flashing lights and loud bangs are simply terrifying. Thankfully there are things you can do to help make the Bonfire weekend as stress free as possible for your dog. Signs …
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As puppies age and grow, they don’t lose their playful spirit. Give your dog the opportunity to make four-legged friends, but be vigilant. It’s up to you to supervise and make sure your pup is enjoying good-natured play and isn’t getting too aggressive with other dogs. Ready for Fun Here are a few signals dogs …
HOW TO KEEP DOGS COOL IN THE SUMMER Keeping your dog cool in hot weather is all about being prepared and forward planning. As well as having fun when the weather gets nicer, it’s important to think about staying safe in the heat, especially for the canine members of the family. The aim is to …
Dogs vs. Moles: Digging Season has Begun! There are many reasons that dogs dig! But ultimately it usually boils down to instinct(!) – your dog’s drive to dig can be as ingrained as barking or sniffing! And some (like my Spud here IMG_8399…!) are usually in search of small animals! Thanks to your dog’s keen sense …
Dog bloat is a common condition that can be dangerous, even deadly. Dogs who have it need treatment right away. Know the signs so you can recognise when your pup needs help. What Is Dog Bloat? Bloat happens when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid, making it expand. The stomach puts pressure …
BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN FOR YOUR DOG Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are healthy foods for humans, and they also have several known health benefits for dogs. Dogs can safely eat pumpkin seeds as well as cooked or raw pumpkin. It is always best to check with your veterinarian to determine a healthy percentage of pumpkin as …
Moving house can be tough on us – but it’s even harder on our pets. They don’t understand why everything in their environment is changing. Moving can lead to pets going missing (in search of their previous home territory) or behavioural changes. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. …
Steve Mann from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers wanted to know what dogs did when left to their own devices, without the influence of their owners. So he went to Peru and watched them! He found that dogs love to use their senses so he came up with The Rucksack Walk. The Rucksack Walk …
Ways to Prepare Your Dog for Boarding It’s no doubt that the last few months have been a strange time for us all, but now normality’s nearing, we hope that the latter half of the year can provide some hope and excitement after much unexpected change, whether that be seeing loved ones again, heading to …
How to put your dog on a diet It’s all too easy to eat more and move around less over the winter months – and that goes for our pets, as well as us. So how do you know if your pet needs to be put on a diet? And how do you help a …
