Dogs

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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Pet expert warns Brits against THESE common diet foods that are deadly for dogs - including grapes and nuts

A pet expert has revealed which diet-friendly food items prove deadly to dogs, as many pet owners have resolved to eat healthier in the new year - and may not know how their new diet will affect their furry friend.

Pet business insurance specialists Protectivity warn that many foods recommended as healthy alternatives to fatty snacks may prove deadly for dogs, including grapes,...

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Brits Could Face Up To £1,000 Fine For Excessive Barking - Dog Expert Weighs In On How To Get Barking Under Control!

The UK is a nation of dog lovers and we all want our pups to be as happy as can be. But with reports of a dog being seized after months of endless noise complaints, Kennel Store has advised Brits on how to prevent excessive noise from our furry friends.

"Dogs bark for a range of reasons. They might be trying to alert you of danger or communicating they want to play, but regardless of...

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Top 10 dog accessory brands revealed in a new study

We all appreciate glamming up our look with the odd accessory and our pooches are no different. The research team at tails.com have dug deep into the data to reveal which dog accessory brands and trends are dominating the market.

Canada Pooch ranked as the top trending accessory brand, seeing a 9900% increase in search volume. Their 'The Everything Harness Series', dog accessory is...

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Top tips for taking your dog out to Brunch with friends

There's no doubt that we have an unwavering love for our four-legged friends, with the UK dog population reaching an estimated 12 million in 2021. But just how socially acceptable is it to bring our canine companions with us to a brunch reservation with friends or family members rather than leaving them at home on the weekend?

More often than not, we are inseparable from our furry...

Expert tips to create pup-friendly pancakes

Pancakes are a tasty treat, and your family is no doubt looking forward to celebrating Pancake Day with some delicious pancake creations. There's no reason the whole family can't get involved with the celebrations either, including your pets.

Your furry friends don't need to be left out. By making a few simple tweaks to your usual pancake recipe, you can make pup-friendly versions...

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A warning for pet owners this Pancake Day

Imagine eating 11 pancakes in one sitting – well that's exactly what your precious pooch* is doing every time you give them just one cube of cheese according to PDSA.

It comes as a warning to pet owners this Pancake Day as part of the leading vet charity's 'Big Weigh In' campaign which aims to tackle obesity in pets.

"We all love a treat and I'm certainly looking forward to...

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The Most Beautiful Coastal Dog Walks in The UK Revealed

The team at WeThrift have compiled this Top 10 list of the most beautiful coastal dog walks in the country ranked by the amount of Instagram hashtags for each beach.

Top 10 beautiful coastal dog walks:

  1. Camber Sands, Sussex - 100,611 hashtags

  2. Formby Beach, Lancashire - 54,116

  3. Rhossili Bay, Swansea - 24,232

  4. ...

Pet Adoption Simplified With New Central Database For Rescue Dogs & Cats

A team of animal lovers in Cambridgeshire, who are determined to make finding the right pet to adopt a great deal easier, have launched a new central database to simplify the process of finding rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption.

Recent TV and news articles confirm that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of pet owners parting with their dogs and cats. There are many...

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UK social enterprise in bid to curb stray dog population growth

UK rescue is at breaking point due to pandemic puppies being abandoned and dogs surrendered due to the cost-of-living crisis. Most overseas organisations focus on rehoming dogs out of their country of origin which Dog Desk Animal Action say is not sustainable.

Michelle Robertson, founding director of Dog Desk Animal Action says "While finding homes for dogs in need is hugely...

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Valentine's Day dash to vets after puppy eats tray of Dairy Box

Dog owner Shannon Morgan devised an ingenious way of hiding her Valentine's Day chocolates from her mischievous Cockapoo puppy called Belle.

Shannon slid the large Nestle Dairy Box under her sofa into a place she knew that 11-month-old Belle couldn't get access. There was only one problem: adorable Belle was one step ahead of her and somehow managed to tunnel under the sofa while...