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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Vet Issues Warning Over Dog Christmas Jumpers This Festive Season

With Christmas just around the corner, you might be thinking of cute ways to match your dress code with your canine companion. But while our four-legged friends might look adorable in a festive jumper, Head Vet at tails.com , Sean McCormack, has warned that certain fabrics can be irritating and itchy to the skin and that tight materials can restrict movement for your dog.

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"Who lets the dogs in?" High Streets Compete for More Doggy Visitors Through National Dog Awards Competition

This annual DogFriendly Awards Competition (run by https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk ) has had an unprecedented amount of votes in its Town category with several urban centres competing enthusiastically to become the No.1 UK town to bring your pooch.

The winners were announced at a lavish ceremony on the 29th November 2023 at the Kennel Club's London offices and hosted by Katie...

Experts Way In On Christmas Selection Boxes for Dogs & How Safe They Actually Are

With many UK retailers advertising selection boxes for dogs, Kennel Store has weighed in on the most dangerous dog treats and the risks they pose to your beloved pet.

"We all love treating our dogs and giving them a tasty treat every once in a while and especially at Christmas, but it's important to be mindful of what exactly we're giving them. We've compiled a list of treats that...

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Leading Pet Behaviourist shares top tips to safely socialise dogs

Often bigger breeds of dogs are unfairly stigmatised by the public and seen as scary or frightening, when this very much isn't the case. No dog is born bad and as pet parents, we should all be looking to do right by our pets and raise them in a way to show the friendly and compassionate side that man's best friend is known for.

Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke...

British College of Canine Studies announces a free online course aimed at dog owners

As the Government faces a huge backlash from XL Bully owners and Anti Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) campaigners, the British College of Canine Studies announces a free online course aimed at dog owners.

The online course provider has specialised in courses for canine professionals since 2010. Students include Vet Nurses, Trainers, Behaviourists, every major rescue organisation in...

PDSA vets rank England’s best winter dog walks

Enjoying the Great British countryside with your dog is a wonderful experience but often walking them in the cold winter months can seem a chore. PDSA vets together with PDSA Pet Insurance are reminding pet owners of the importance of getting out and about with your dog despite the colder weather by sharing their favourite winter walks across England.

“Going for a long country walk...

On Santa's Naughty List? How To Stop Your Dog Misbehaving This Christmas

Christmas can be a fun and exciting time for all the family, with presents, parties, delicious food and plenty of cuddles for our dogs! But with normal routines out of the window and more strangers about, Christmas time may mean your furry friend gets up to all kinds of mischief. In fact recent research revealed that two in five (40%) of dog owners notice a change in their canine's mood...

Return to office contributes to more than one million dogs being rehomed

A recent survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed a concerning trend among dog owners, with 10% having rehomed their dogs within the last year and another 11% having considered it . The survey, conducted by Novuna Business Cash Flow , shines a light on the impact of changing work environments and the increased cost of living on pet ownership.

22% of dogs being rehomed due to less...

Dog Expert Advises UK Dog Owners As Temperatures Drop and Heavy Rain Looms

Exercising your dog is a great way to bond with your dog, and also helps maintain their physical health. But in winter, knowing when it is safe to walk your dog is important.

As the temperatures across the UK begin to drop, and temperatures are predicted to reach as low as -8 across the UK, taking our furry friends for a walk can be treacherous. The UK has been given yellow warnings...

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across Devon

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer across Devon by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness.

Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering canine...

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