How you transport your puppy on their first journey is such an important thing to consider. They are leaving their mum, siblings, and everything they know behind. So how do you make your puppy’s first journey as positive for them as possible while also keeping them safe? Your puppy’s first journey is their first step into their life with you. We want them to be safe and as emotionally supported as possible so that their first associations with car travel are positive. Paving the way to a dog who is comfortable and confident in the car. What is the best way to transport your puppy? There are ma ..read more

Can you rely on reputation alone? What makes a person or an organisation reputable is generally speaking the public opinion of them. However, I'd like to talk about why a reputation is not enough when it comes to choosing a pet professional. A recommendation is only as good as a person's knowledge of a service or individual. Say for example you are looking for a dog trainer and a friend you trust recommends someone they've used. They were happy with the methods and results and so you think this is a pretty dead cert. It's from someone you trust and respect and they got the desired results righ ..read more

Did you know that ,up to 85% of dogs exhibit at least one behaviour problem? Whether barking, overexcitement, separation anxiety, or something else - ensuring your dog’s physical and mental needs for stimulation are met can go a long way in reducing problem behaviours. In this blog, we’re sharing a raft of dog enrichment ideas that go beyond the bowl, and help you to meet your dog’s needs. So you can both feel fulfilled, happy and calm. When you meet your dog’s needs, everything else will be a breeze! Taking canine enrichment beyond the bowl…. Enrichment feeders have become the go-to source of ..read more

How do you know the difference between a good dog walker, a bad dog walker and a downright damaging walker? This tale is a combined effort from myself, a 'professional' dog walker since 2014 and Katie Scott Dyer, a dog owner, then walker and now trainer and behaviourist at katiescottdyer.com. I have learned so much over the last six years, it wasn't until I started as a dog walker that I began to have my eyes opened on so, so much. I have been a lifelong dog lover and was over the moon to begin my journey as a dog walker. I finally was starting my dream job, spending my days with dogs and in t ..read more

We're all quite familiar with the fact that many new mums suffer with post natal depression or anxiety – dad's do too but it's definitely less talked about. Well, new puppy or dog blues is something which you rarely hear about. I've been talking to Helen Edwards, pooch mama to Archie the Zuchon and now author of a number of books about her experience which she penned to try and assist dog pawrent's on their journey, from pre-puppy and beyond. "I found that trying to tell anyone that life with a puppy was anything but wonderful was a no go. They didn’t get it. Either that or I came up against ..read more

There is so much we often don't feel knowledgeable about as dog owners, and so often we allow people we see as professionals who know better to guide us. Even when our instincts disagree. Amy wanted to share her story about the experience she and her pooch Rufus had at the dog groomers to help others. "When we first got Rufus, I had just started my animal management qualification and I had a work placement at a local dog groomer for the first year. Rufus was our first dog and we didn't know what groomers were supposed to do. As they brushed him, if he growled or attempted to bite they would a ..read more

Paula wanted to share her story to help other people who are considering adopting a dog from rescue. By no means does she want to discourage people from doing so, but she does want to encourage you to trust your gut, be assertive and to ask for as much information as you need to enable you to make an informed decision. When Paula adopted Mitzi she didn't know what she was really letting herself in for. Paula was an experienced dog owner but Mitzi was her first ever rescue. Paula did her research and read loads about rescue dogs, she recalled how she was told many times that it takes about two ..read more

In the midst of this pandemic there is a puppy pursuit boom which is leading to people desperate to welcome a pup to their home to unwittingly take some pretty devastating risks.  Innocent people eager to make the best of this time at home are seeing an unprecedented opportunity to bring a dog into their lives whilst they have the time to settle and enjoy their new family member.  However, with reputable breeders usually having long waiting lists and some not mating their bitches due to lockdown plus rescue centres having to shut their doors to new applicants for some time, peo ..read more

It's scary but it it's true. Dog Theft is unfortunately on the rise and with perpetrator's rarely being prosecuted there isn't much of a deterrent at present. So we've put together 5 simple steps that YOU can take to help protect you dog from the despicable crime. With 60 dogs a week being stolen those percentages add up to some pretty horrific statistics. So what can you do to feel more empowered when it comes to your dogs safety? In addition to the above steps, if you can afford to then consider installing visible CCTV, an alarm system and secure locks to garden gates. Throughout our campa ..read more

Fireworks are a sight to behold, but can we hold the whooshes and bangs? Silent fireworks offer a fantastic alternative that skips the trauma for dogs, humans and wildlife. It’s not just dogs who can find fireworks hard to handle, it can cause PTSD for people who have been in war zones, it’s traumatic for many autistic people and people with sensory issues too. But there is a way for people to show their compassion and support for others, while still enjoying the joy of fireworks. Silent fireworks offer all the beautiful colours and sparks of traditional fireworks, without the big bangs. What ..read more