Lots of dog owners treat their pets with presents, snacks, and maybe even their own turkey meal at Christmas. But it’s important to remember that some popular festive foods are not dog friendly and can make pets very sick. Some traditional Christmas foods can even be poisonous. Other things like decorations and popular seasonal plants can also be dangerous.   Dog owners should already know some of the information covered in this article, like not giving dogs chocolate, but Christmas exposes dog’s to lots of guests who might not know what’s harmful. It’s important to let them know what’s s ..read more

A well fitted dog collar is important for your dog’s safety and comfort. If the collar is too tight this will cause discomfort which can provoke uncharacteristic behaviour, and can even restrict breathing. If the collar is too loose then this can be equally dangerous. It can slip into unsuitable positions around the neck and can choke when the leash is pulled. A loose collar can also easily snag on branches or other obstacles if you let your dog off-lead. Measuring and fitting a collar correctly is easy when you know how. Simply Use a cloth measuring tape and measure your dog’s neck circumfere ..read more

It’s important to remain safe when taking your dog for a walk in the early morning or at night, especially in the darker winter months. Kitting your dog out in such as jackets, vests, and even dog boots helps keep your dog comfortable, but you should also be thinking about staying visible. Even if you’re planning on sticking to pavements and well lit walkways, gearing your dog up to stay seen with light emitting equipment and glow in the dark wear will help you and your dog stand out. Below is our most popular night time visibility wear for dogs ..read more

Choosing a harness that has the best lead attachment for your dog depends on your walking needs and how well trained your dog is on leash. Dog harnesses come in three types of lead attachment: Here at Julius K9 all of our leads have back leash attachment, but with our IDC® Control Y Belt With Front D-Ring attachment you can turn any of our IDC® Powerharness products into a Front leash or Duel-clip harness. Below we breakdown the benefits and potential draw backs of each leash attachment type ..read more

Here at JULIUS-K9® UK we’d like to clear up some misinformation regarding no pull harnesses – there is no such thing as a completely no pull dog harness or collar What no pull equipment does do is limit a dog’s ability to yank on the leash and allow you to stop their pulling safely. When used correctly they can be an effective training tool and allow you to walk with your dog in a more controlled and disciplined manner. We do not sell no pull harnesses here on the JULIUS-K9® UK website. No pull harnesses are designed to restrict a dog’s natural movement in order to train them into walking with ..read more