If you are regularly returning home to follow a path of destruction with clothes littered across the floors, slobbered over shoes and kicked up carpets then I think it would be wise to say that your faithful friend is bored and obviously this boredom is heightened when he/she is home alone. (more…)

Well winter has officially arrived and so has the rain, wind, ice and snow! During this time of the year our dogs require our help to keep them warm and protected from the cold.
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Should you provide your dog with extra vitamins in their diet? This is a topic that seems to raise its head quite often in the canine world and one which seems to cause a lot of confusion to dog owners. (more…)

Now hands up all of those people who allow their dog to share their bed with them, now I bet there are a lot of hands raised up in the air!

Right from the beginning of our dog’s life we are advised never to let them up on our bed, we are specifically informed that during the puppy’s initial few nights with us that however much they whine and squeak we must ignore them. Did you do as you were instructed? If you are like me then you will be shaking your head emphatically at your computer screen right about now! (more…)

When you own a dog there is a lot to think about regarding going on holiday other than the normal plans as you also have to take into consideration your dog’s welfare whilst you are away.

A popular choice these days is enlisting the help of a dog sitter; these basically do as their title suggests they ‘sit’ your pooch whilst you are on holiday. You faithful friend can stay in his/her own comfortable surroundings which will help to ease any feelings of anxiety that they might experience with you being away from them. (more…)

Now when we acquire a new puppy it is always a brand new beginning and a puppy is akin to a blank canvas with you being the artist painting their behaviour.

We all like to think that we do our very best to raise our puppies the best way and to teach them right from wrong but very few of us are actually doggy experts and we probably inadvertently teach our puppies bad habits. Aggression is very often a problem in dogs and can vary considerably from a mere annoyance to being dangerous. (more…)

It can be a bewildering experience when it comes to purchasing your first puppy from a breeder. You obviously wish to ensure that you are dealing with an honest and reputable breeder as this way you can be sure you will obtain a happy, healthy and balanced puppy. What should you look for in a breeder? (more…)

We all know that puppies are adorably sweet, fluffy and innocent so that said what could possibly be better than owning one? Well owning two of course! (more…)

Dogs communicate in a variety of ways including vocally and with body language. One of the most common forms of communication throughout the dog world is whining and it can also be one of the most difficult for owners to combat. (more…)

Over the last few years the head collar has turned into a very popular training aid for owners, people used to frown upon them as much as they do muzzles. The gentle leader and the halti are the most popular ones but there are other ones available. (more…)