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...

Exeter Ranks in Top 10 UK Areas for Dog Adoption

  • Overall interest in dog adoption has increased since lockdown, rising from 1,474 site visits per UK area during the first half of 2020 to 1,692 a year later.
  • Watford residents show the most interest in dog adoption, with 12,799 average monthly site visits to dog shelter websites.
  • Exeter took the seventh spot with an average site traffic volume of 5,051
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Tips to make your dog a water puppy this summer, plus safety tips for summer swimming!

Water Confidence: 5 Top Tips to make your dog a water puppy this summer, plus safety tips for swimming!

  • Canine Cottages have revealed five top tips to encourage dogs to feel confident in the water
  • Plus, top safety tips to look after your dog while swimming in open water

Does your dog shy away from the water? Don't fret - there are things you can do to...

Expert offers tips on keeping your dog safe at the beach this summer

Eight tips on keeping your dog safe at the beach this summer Beware of hot sand

"Sand can become extremely hot and reach dangerous temperatures during the summer months. Your dog's sensitive paw pads could easily burn when playing in the sand. Wherever possible, keep your dog from walking on sand that's exposed to the direct sun, and monitor your pet's paw pads for signs of burning, such as...

National Dog Photography Day: Ten secrets to snapping Instagram-worthy photos

How To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Dog

After the year we've had it's understandable you might want to catch some of the better parts of it on camera, including our dogs.

They've helped us through a lot in 2020, and been by our side the whole time - but they don't make it easy for us to catch them in all of their goofy glory.

If you've decided that you're going...

How the full moon can affect your pets behaviour

Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure ( Healthline ). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.

If you've noticed that your furry friend seems to act in a peculiar manner under...

Dogs with hayfever and allergies: Expert explain how to spot, soothe and treat the symptoms

Recent warm temperatures have led to soaring pollen levels, but did you know that dogs can also suffer from hayfever?

Can dogs get hay fever? Every time summer comes around, there's the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the...

German Shepherd sitting in the boot of a car

Top tips on travelling with your dog from Vet Joe Inglis

How to give your dog the perfect puppy re-treat

As the schools break up for summer this month, thousands of families will be making their annual getaway. And, with the huge rise in pet ownership since the arrival of the pandemic, many will be travelling with their pups for the very first time.

To help families ensure they have a ‘pawesome’ time, Vet Dr Joe Inglis, Founder of home-...

Golden Retriever Dogs Running on Beach Rocks

The most dog-friendly beaches in the UK revealed

Best Beach Guide for Dogs 2021 launched

Vets Now , the country’s leading pet emergency service, has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach.

There’s beaches from all over the UK’s coastline on the coveted list – from as far north as Waters of Philorth Beach at Fraserburgh in Scotland down to Seagrove...

Do dogs need sunscreen? As temperatures soar, experts uncover the truth…

One thing that even the most conscientious of dog owners often overlook is the need for sunscreen to be used on dogs, in order to protect their delicate skin from the sun.

Before you head out for a day in the sun with your four-legged friend, you should take a few precautionary measures. Not only should you make sure your dog has plenty of water to stay hydrated and prevent heat...

Dog Standing on Haycock Countryside

The five best summer dog walks in the UK

Now that the sun is shining, there's never been a better time to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family.

There are so many amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages , reveals the five best dog walks in the UK, to enjoy with your pooch this summer.

1. Cheddar Gorge cliff walk, Somerset

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