Some breeds of dog with a thick double coat are built for the winter and fare well when the temperature drops but there are other dogs who do not. There are many other risky factors to keep in mind when walking your dog in cold weather. These are my...
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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...
Typically, children have all the fun at Easter but this year give your dog a treat too and give them their own Easter Egg hunt! This is scent work disguised as fun and is a great way to engage your dog’s brain and nose. : Here’s how to do...
A Kong is a durable rubber, super bouncy activity feeder. A great source of enrichment and mental stimulation which gets your dog to work for their food. It is virtually indestructible and perfect for the avid chewer. They come in many sizes including an extreme version for the most...
Dog’s lives can be just as busy as ours. An active social life and daily work on their physical wellbeing are important but what about their emotional wellbeing? What are rest days for dogs? A rest day for a dog as it is for a human and means minimal...
The first 20 weeks of a puppy’s life is a crucial time for socialisation, as during this time they are more accepting of new experiences. But what does socialisation actually mean? Socialisation means positive interaction with other dogs, but this is only one aspect of socialisation. Socialisation is also...
You have taken the big step to bring a puppy into your family. Congratulations! What next? There are many decisions to make about how to care for your puppy and with the minefield of options available it can be hard to know what to choose. Book our 1 to...
More and more studies are being written about the benefits if owning a dog and the impact it has on individuals and families. Here are just some of the benefits of owning a dog that we all agree on as dog owners and walkers: Regular dog walking improves fitness ...
Does your dog gobble their food at lightning speed? Do you find your dog is bored with eating out of the same old bowl? Feeding time can be turned into a enrichment activity that is mentally rewarding and turns a 1 minute feeding frenzy to a 5-10 minute activity....
There are many reasons why you take your dog on their walks each day, but what is the purpose of your dog walk? Training Dog walks are a great time to work on basic and advanced training skills. Using the time you have your dog to work on...