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No one wants to leave their dog out of Xmas festivities, but often all the chaos of presents, mountains of food and lots of people in their home can lead to trouble. One common problem comes from the humble Christmas tree. Here we will look at a few ways that you can keep your dog…
Not everything is straight forward when it comes to dog ownership. One of the common questions that arises from new dog owners is regarding bathing their pets. How much is too much, or not enough? How frequently should your dog be cleaned? In order to maintain their basic hygiene and grooming standards, dogs do need…
There’s lots to love about autumn as a dog owner. The beautiful skies, changing colours in the trees and mountains of fallen leaves to drag our feet through make it a magical time of year to take our dog for a walk. However, while the later months of the year can be a great time…
When we think of dogs and cars the image that will spring to many people’s minds is one of a happy dog with its head stuck out the passenger window. However, not all dogs have such a fun time when travelling. You shouldn’t worry though, as travel sickness is relatively common and shouldn’t put you…
Seaside trips are a British institution and when the sun is out there’s often nothing better than grabbing your bucket and spade and heading to the beach as a family – and that includes the dog! However, if you do take your dog to the seaside then there are some tips that you should follow…
So, you’ve found your dream puppy and welcomed it into your home, but you’ve discovered that your cute dog has some really sharp teeth hidden away and wants to use them! What to do? While puppy biting is totally normal, it can come as somewhat of a surprise to owners. Puppies use their mouths to…
Pulling on the lead is a common habit of dogs and often happens when they are walking faster than us, are off-balance or just full of excitement! However, while pulling on the lead might seem harmless enough, it can actually become quite an irritant for dog owners and may even put them off walking their…
It can be one of the most frustrating things in the world to see your dog in pain, knowing that if they’d just play along and take their medicine that they would begin to feel much better. However, an aversion to swallowing pills or other medication is not uncommon among dogs and there are a…
Most dog owners have, at some point, had their dog steal food from the table, the kitchen side or even from right below their nose as they sit and watch the TV. While this type of behaviour can seem harmless enough at first, there are some very real problems that can develop. If your dog…