You’ve bought your new dog, got them home and they’re settling in well. You’ve bought the bed, dog treats and a food bowl but hang on, isn’t there something missing? Deciding on a name for a new dog can be fun, but not always easy — and it can say as much about you as it does about your new pooch. Naming your dog is one of the most important aspects of welcoming him or her into your family. It’s always a good idea to agree on a single name for your new puppy or dog with all other family members to get buy-in. If possible, choose a name before they arrives home, as temporary nicknames have a ha ..read more

Important information on cost, safety tips, and more if you’re considering doggy daycare or kennels. Have you been feeling a bit guilty that your four-legged friend might need more than just you for company? Maybe you’re thinking about taking him to a nearby doggy daycare centre to get some time with his own kind? But are those places safe for your dog? And will your do dog really enjoy it? Q: How can I tell if my pooch would like doggy day care or home boarding? A: It’s important to look at your dogs’ personality – does he enjoy the company of other dogs? Does he like to be around other dogs ..read more

If you are about to bring your new puppy home for the first time, don’t forget the importance of ‘puppy socialisation’ from an early age. Puppies grow very quickly, so it’s very important to socialise young dogs when they are most receptive to new experiences. Puppy socialisation usually takes place in their first few months, because this is when they become aware of their surroundings and start to become inquisitive. Most pups leave their mother between 8-10 weeks of age, so the first three to four weeks of owning your puppy (from eight to 12 weeks of age) is the best time to get your puppies ..read more

When considering which doggy day care or dog home boarding service to use, it’s unlikely that high on your list will be Government regulations. Price, location, friendless of team, friends and family referrals will probably feature high to enable you to make a decision as to where to place your pooch, but it is also important to consider other factors when visiting a new doggy day care facility. In October 2018, the Government Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) updated is regulations. Primarily aimed at local authority inspectors but also important for dogs owners, the ..read more

Christmas is just around the corner and we all look forward to indulging on a seasonal feast and the temptation is for all the family, including your dog to join in the festivities. Sadly, many people also unwittingly over-indulge their dogs with festive treats and human foods. Dog poisoning is a serious problem and every Christmas an increasing number of dogs become seriously ill after eating human foods such as chocolate and raisins. This can be fatal in ome cases as well as leaving dog owners with a costly veterinary bill. Feeding your dog human foods can have dire consequences such as vomi ..read more

It’s approaching the time of year that so many owners dread, when normally happy dogs suddenly become quivering wrecks, completely traumatised by fireworks. Bonfire Night might be just a single date on the calendar, but from October to new year the night air is filled with bangs, crackles, and flashing lights as people host celebrations. If even the sniff of a sparkler can send some dogs running for cover, here’s our 10-point survival plan: Diary dates Contact your local council and ask for details of local displays so that you can make arrangements to help your dog cope. In addition, ask your ..read more

Worried about your dog being home alone all day? With Cheadle Doggy Day Care, you no longer have to. You can’t always predict a crazy and tiring day at work, but you can anticipate your dog’s needs. Instead of rushing home during lunch or after a long-day in the office when you’re may already be feeling too tired to take your dog out on a walk – Cheadle Dog House can help you by providing your dog with the exercise and stimulation they need. Our dog walks are individual 1-2-1 walks, so they are not part of a larger group of dogs all being walked at the same time, which can often cause your dog ..read more

When November approaches and the summer becomes a distant memory, the nights get are shorter and the days colder which means just one thing – the festive period will be rapidly approaching with trips to visit relatives or Christmas nights away could be on the horizon. As November approaches and the summer is now a distant memory, the nights are shorter and the days are colder which means just one thing – the festive period is rapidly approaching with trips to visit relatives or Christmas nights away could be on the horizon. But going away from home can sometimes mean that we have to leave our ..read more

With the recent and prolonged heatwave hitting the UK, there’s a hidden danger that most dog owners would not be aware of. Recently a two-year-old border collie, Luiz, went on a typical summers day walk with his owner family and dog walker, enjoying the day and playing in the fields during the afternoon sun. Luiz would chase a tennis ball thrown into the small, narrow brook, enjoying the water, retrieving the tennis ball and bringing it back to his owner. This was repeated many times, with Luiz returning with the tennis ball each time, ready for the next through, a big soft bundle of energy an ..read more

The doggy day care sector is booming with owners in the UK spending over £1.5bn a year on people to take their pet for walkies. Dog owners these days treat their pets more like family members, so it’s little wonder that businesses in the doggy day care sector are in demand. But as anyone who runs such an enterprise will tell you, it is not a walk in the park, and the lack of proper insurance cover could end up costing unprofessional business owners dear. Cheadle Dog House was launched in 2018 to help support the growing number of people in the Cheadle locality who wanted a safe and stimulating ..read more