Guides

Are you having trouble with your dog, need some advice or help with your puppy? I've put together these guides to help with a lot of the common issues and answer a lot of questions surrounding dog ownership.

Can dogs eat cheese?

As with all dairy products, moderation is paramount. Cheese is non-toxic, but you should avoid givin... [read more]

Dog training: Using a clicker

Clicker training can be a brilliant way way of training your your dog to do new things, it is based ... [read more]

My dog has been stung by a bee or wasp

Many animals will chase or play with insects in the garden, but some insects are not as fun as they ... [read more]

Dog training: Jumping and nipping

Your new little puppy is probably going to be full of energy when it first meets you and your family... [read more]

Dogs you don't need to walk

You would love to have a dog, but you live in a city or flat and wonder if keeping a dog would be re... [read more]

How do dogs get ticks?

Ticks are parasites that attach to a dog and feed on their blood. These mites measure a few millimet... [read more]

How do dogs get rabies?

Rabies is a disease that has been around for a very long time, thankfully it was irradiated from the... [read more]

Why do dogs have whiskers?

Why do dogs have whiskers and what purpose do they serve? ... [read more]

Why does my dog eat poo / poop / faeces / dung?

Eating poo / poop / faeces / dung is surprisingly common in the dog world, lets take a look at why o... [read more]

How long will my dog live?

Often a consideration to be taken into account when owning a dog is how long they will live, or thei... [read more]

Why do dogs lick?

You have just sat down in your favourite chair, all ready for some quiet r&r, and your dog pops ... [read more]

Before you get a dog

The decision to get a dog is not something to be taken lightly. An adorable puppy can tug at our hea... [read more]

Why is a female dog called a bitch?

Why is the female of the species called what we consider an offensive term? Lets look at how this ca... [read more]

Which dogs are banned in the uk?

There are 4 breeds of dog that are banned in the UK, I won't go into the wrongs and rights of it in ... [read more]

Are dogs allowed on the bus?

Travelling with your dog on public transport (especially the bus) can be a stressful experience, I'v... [read more]

Are dogs allowed on the train?

In the UK, there is a national policy for dog travel on trains, here I look at how this works. ... [read more]

Dog Identification and UK Law

The rules around dog identification have been updated at least twice in the past 30 years, below is ... [read more]

Bringing Your New Puppy Home

Taking on a new puppy is a big responsibility, but watching it grow up into a responsible member of ... [read more]