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Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets: Top Alternatives and Safety Tips This Festive Season

Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You're not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +180% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our beloved dogs to the markets this year.

To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team a t Canine Cottages has sniffed out some paw-some dog-friendly markets, along...

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Vet shares warning against dangerous Easter hazards from Chocolate to Roast Dinners

With Easter fast approaching, many of us will spend time with loved ones, indulge in chocolate and enjoy Springtime activities. However, this can be a particularly dangerous time for pets, and owners must be cautious as it poses a risk to their health and well-being, even from unexpected sources.

If you're unsure how to keep your pets safe this Easter, here are 5 tips recommended by...

Over 2,000 Dogs Stolen In 2023 - THESE Are The Most Dog Breeds At Risk and Here's How To Keep Them Safe

The police have released the top 3 dog breeds that are most likely to be stolen. English Bulldogs , French Bulldogs and XL Bullies were the most frequently stolen breeds, with there being a 6% rise in the amount of dogs stolen in 2023 in contrast to 2022.

Pet theft figures suggest at least 2,290 dogs were stolen in 2023 and the likelihood of reuniting owners with their stolen pets...

Easy Easter Dog-Friendly Recipes to Try This Year!

With Easter approaching quickly, you may already be thinking about the perfect way to treat your dog this year, especially because they can't eat chocolate! However, just because they can't join in on the egg action, doesn't mean they have to miss out on some yummy treats over the easter period. With this in mind, the recipe team at tails.com have shared a selection of Easter recipes that are...

Expert Tips for Using Weed Killers Around Dogs

Spring is known for its warm weather bringing out vibrant gardens that need tending to as the growth of weeds increases; however, dog experts at Kennel Store are advising professional and casual gardeners alike to replace chemical herbicides with more natural weed killers out of concern for dog poisoning risks.

This warning comes following independent research from Kennel Store that...

Ways to make your garden more dog friendly

Homeowners are being told of seven ways to make their gardens a safe haven for dogs.

Experts from GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have shared easy hacks to protect four-legged friends from potential dangers in the garden.

Creating a dog-friendly environment is essential to their happiness and security, both inside and outside the home. Gardens pose many threats for dogs,...

Trio of agility stars crowned winners at Crufts

Three agility dogs, from Gloucestershire, Staffordshire and Essex, competing in The Kennel Club Novice Cup at Crufts, were crowned winners in the final on Thursday 7 March, in their respective categories, for small, intermediate and large dogs, sponsored by YuMOVE.

Bug, a three-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, and owner Steven Swankie from Gloucester, won The Kennel Club Novice Cup for...

Portrait of Orca, 2023 Best in Show winner, presented at Crufts 2024

A portrait of last year's Crufts Best in Show winner, Am GCh Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic, a Lagotto Romagnolo, known at home as Orca, was unveiled at Crufts 2024 on Friday 8 March in the Resorts World Arena at the NEC, Birmingham.

Artist Anne Zoutsos presented the painting to Crufts Chairman, Tom Mather, in front of thousands of spectators in the arena. Anne and Tom were joined for...

Lincolnshire youngster honoured with top award at Crufts

Dog loving 18-year-old Emily Dabb from Grimsby, Lincolnshire has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Young Person of the Year award at Crufts 2024 on Sunday 10 March.

Emily has been a member of the Brigg Muttley Crew flyball team since 2018, and this year competed as part of the YKC Flyball team at Crufts, where, as the oldest handler on the team, has proved to be an inspirational role...

Kennel Club announces Agility Team GB 2024

The Kennel Club has announced the agility teams which will represent Great Britain at the European Open Agility Championships, hosted by The Kennel Club in Warwickshire, from 1 – 4 August, and the FCI Agility World Championships in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from 1 – 6 October.

The successful handlers and dogs were chosen following two try-out weekend events, which concluded at Dog Sports...

Pet expert urges owners to keep hot cross buns out of paws reach this Easter

Easter is a time full of celebrations for the whole family, and it's a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your pet, especially as this year Easter marks the change to British Summer Time, bringing an extra hour of light. As pet parents across the country will look to make the most of the welcomed sunshine, when going on daily walks and attending Easter celebrations like egg...

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