This October has been non stop rain and with it comes the mud!! Even the tallest or shortest haired pup will end up muddy but don’t let that put you off venturing off the beaten track to get nice and filthy!! These are my top 5 ways to survive...
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As dogs mature and age, their body, diet, exercise requirements and even temerament will change just like ours do. Middle age for dogs begins at aound 7 years old for a medium sized dog although there are beed variations and bigger breeds age quicker than small. Sleep Sleep Patterns...
Does your dog eat grass? Should you worry about it? Not always. It is quite a common natural behaviour. There are a few reasons why your dog might chew on grass so to understand why ask yourself the following questions: 1. Does your dog have an upset stomach? One...
Neutering your dog prevents unwanted litters and reduces the risk of certain health issues such as cancers developing. Most dogs are not kept overnight after their procedure and can come home a few hours after coming around from the anaesthetic. Your dog will be sleepy and probably feeling a...
When it comes to dog welfare we always consider weather conditions and the coming days are due to be some of the hottest this year with highs of 31*. What does this mean for Dog walks and Day care? Groups will be kept small to minimise travel time in...
Cleaning your dogs teeth can be tricky. There are other ways besides brushing that will help clean their teeth and keep plaque at bay. These are our top 5: 1. Hard Vegetables This is my favourite and my dog Red loves a veggie snack. I often give her a...
In an ideal world your dog would have their teeth brushed daily but in reality there aren’t many people that achieve this. I would guess that even your vet doesn’t brush their dog’s teeth daily. It is important to brush your dogs teeth as without, plaque builds causing bad...
Working from home with your dog by your feet might feel novel now but it can become a challenge. It also isn’t always healthy. It is important to create boundaries while you are spending more time than usual at home. Without boundaries, your dog may become clingy, develop separation...
Dogs generally take great pleasure in eating. Scatter feeding is a way to enlongate your dog’s meal times by scattering their food over a wide area such as around your garden or house and provide mental stimulation at the same time. WHY? • It slows down feeding for dogs...