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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Canine Colleagues: Exploring the Pros and Cons of a Dog-Friendly Office

The modern workplace is undergoing a transformation, as more companies consider innovative ways to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. One such trend gaining traction is the concept of a dog-friendly office, where employees are allowed to bring their furry companions to work. This is on top of the benefits that remote employees get by being able to work with their canine friends...

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Treat Your Dog To Healthy Christmas Cookies This Year With These Three Recipes

The Christmas season is a time for families to get together and enjoy the festivities, including sitting down for a delicious meal that includes roast chicken, Yorkshire puddings, and an assortment of vegetables.

However, our four-legged friends will want to join in on the delicious spread, and Kennel Store has provided three dog-friendly recipes for Christmas treats, with a grain-...

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Pricing vs playtime: 70% dog owners don’t care about cost when hiring a dog walker but over half want one-on-one walks

Revealed: Survey reveals dog walker pricing only a priority for 30% of dog owners but 86% want THIS one thing

  • 30% respondents said competitive pricing would influence their decision when choosing a dog walker, compared to 86% respondents said additional services like training reinforcement or playtime are/would be important to them when choosing a dog walker.

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Dog Expert Advises How To Help Grieving Dogs As Sick Dog Completes Bucket List

Two loving dog owners have made their dog a bucket list after he fell ill with pulmonary fibrosis. The list includes a whole manner of things like getting a cheeseburger, staying in a hotel and meeting farm animals.

The death of a pet is a heartbreaking and tragic event for many families and humans grieve in their own way. But it does beg the question of how dogs cope if a family...

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Unleashing the Joy of Christmas with Your Canine Companion - 8 Festive Tips for Dog-Friendly Celebrations

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. From baking some festive treats to cosying up on the sofa for a Christmas movie marathon, there are lots of inexpensive festive activities that the whole family can enjoy, including our four-legged friends.

The Christmas countdown is well underway, and there's no shortage of long-standing traditions to look forward to that can bring...

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Greyhound who spent over a year in Dogs Trust care to celebrate first Christmas with forever family

Dora, a four-year-old Greyhound, is celebrating her first Christmas at home, having been recently adopted from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe.

A sweet and gentle pooch, Dora originally arrived at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in April 2022

She was initially adopted in May 2022, however, was sadly soon returned after her adopter’s work life became busier.

Despite soaking up some sofa...

A dog at Christmas

Searches for ‘dog reiki’ are up 53% as pet owners look for alternative gifts this Christmas

According to MoneySuperMarket, 70% of Brits are willing to spend more money on their pets than on themselves, but it seems that pet gifting is evolving.

Insights from Fresha's new trend report show that views for #petwellness on TikTok have grown from two million to 19 million in the last 12 months alone. Not only this, but demand for 'dog reiki' has soared 53%, with pet owners...

A dog eating grass

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

There is no clear scientific research to explain why dogs eat grass, but it is perfectly normal behaviour.

Dogs eating grass can often be attributed to a behaviour known as pica. Pica is a term used to describe the consumption of non-food items or substances by animals, including humans. It is considered a compulsive behaviour where animals exhibit a strong desire to eat things that...

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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Thunderstorms

Why does my dog get anxious during a thunderstorm?

"A lot of dogs are afraid of loud noises, especially unpredictable ones such as thunder or fireworks, which causes them fear, stress and anxiety, and as a owner, it can be distressing to watch them suffer every time the weather turns stormy.

"Without having been habituated to loud and unpredictable noises during the unique...

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How to Have Your Doggy Watch You Say ‘I Do’ at Your Castle Wedding

If you can't contemplate saying 'I do' without having your beloved pooch in the wedding party, there is a fabulous option just awaiting your discovery thanks to a new link-up between England's most authentic, fortified medieval hotel and a doggy chaperone service.

Now, at breathtaking fairy-tale Northumberland castle, Langley Castle, you can not only have your doggy attend the...