• Do Dogs Really Need Coats?

    Dog wearing coat with hood

    Studies by experts indicate that, with a few exceptions, dogs do not really need to wear any clothing as they have a natural protective layer. Dogs coats are designed to insulate them from the outside temperature, repel rainwater, filter out sunlight and prevent direct contact with certain agents that can damage them. Dog coats can […]

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  • How to stop a dog from digging holes

    How to stop a dog from digging holes

    When my dog was young, I had a problem with him digging holes in our back garden. He used to do it right in the centre of the lawn. I was forever having to go out there and fill the holes with soil and sprinkle grass seed over the top. Luckily he grew out of […]

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  • Are Samoyeds Good Family Dogs?

    Are Samoyeds good family dogs?

    You’ve probably arrived at this post because you’re thinking about getting a Samoyed as a family pet and are wondering if this breed is good with kids. Read on to find out a bit more about this breed to see if a Samoyed is for you.  About the Samoyed The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog […]

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  • How Do Dogs Communicate?

    How Do Dogs Communicate?

    Experts believe that the connection between man and dog has been around for over 10,000 years, dating back to South China, who may have had the first domesticated dogs. And as we evolved over that span, so has our connection with our canine friends. And most importantly, how they communicate with us* and each other. […]

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  • How To Keep Your Dog Clean when He Hates A Bath

    How To Keep Your Dog Clean when He Hates A Bath

    Our dog hates having a bath, it used to be a struggle trying to get him in and out of the bath without being snapped at or him running away. When he got really dirty, like rolling in fox poo, we had to resort to having him tied to the washing line so that he […]

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  • Do dogs have to be kept on a lead?

    Do dogs have to be kept on a lead?

    You must be in control of your dog in public. Dogs don’t have to be on a lead all the time but do have to be on a lead in designated pedestrian zones and on land where livestock is present. It’s important to check the bye-laws on your local council website to see the areas […]

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  • Is Blue-Green Algae Dangerous to Dogs?

    What's Blue Green Algae?

    I was shocked to read recently that blue-green algae organisms, which are dangerous to dogs and humans have been found in a lake where I regularly walk my dog. Luckily he hasn’t entered the water lately. What are blue-green algae? They are a group of organisms called cyanobacteria and have been named blue-green algae because […]

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  • The Best Gadgets For Your Dog

    There are lots of useful and not so useful gadgets around for your dog. I’ve put together a list of the best gadgets for your dog that also have the best customer reviews. Dog Paw Cleaner If you’re fed up with muddy paws all over the carpet, this is for you. It’s a real chore […]

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  • Never Lose Your Dog With A GPS Tracker

    Never Lose Your Dog With A GPS Tracker

    Having a* GPS tracker for your dog could be a lifesaver. For instance, your dog could run off somewhere and if he wasn’t in sight it would be very difficult to locate him. Your dog could be injured while out walking and may not able to come back to you. With a tracker, you’d be […]

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  • Where Do Dogs Get Worms and Other Parasites From?

    Where Do Dogs Get Worms and Other Parasites From?

    There are a variety of worms that cause illness in your dogs such as heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. What causes worms in dogs? Let’s take a closer look. Hookworms Hookworms are predominately found in dog faeces. If your dog eats these faeces they can develop this condition. Look for the following signs: loose […]

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  • The science behind why some people love animals and others couldn’t care less

    The science behind why some people love animals and others couldn't care less

    John Bradshaw, University of Bristol The recent popularity of “designer” dogs, cats, micro-pigs and other pets may seem to suggest that pet keeping is no more than a fad. Indeed, it is often assumed that pets are a Western affectation, a weird relic of the working animals kept by communities of the past. About half […]

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  • Diarrhoea In Dogs

    Diarrhoea In Dogs

    Diarrhoea in dogs is quite common and can be caused by various things, here are some common causes of diarrhoea in your dog. Changing Dog Food Changing dog food is the greatest cause of diarrhoea in dogs. A dog that has been used to eating one brand dog food then suddenly given another type of […]

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