Crate rest is super important for dogs recovering from injury or illness. Keeping them happy while in the crate is another thing altogether Houdini recently hurt his knee and has been on very strict crate rest for the past few months. What this means is he isn’t allowed to go on walks, play in the apartment or do anything much more than stay in his…

We are huge fans of accessorizing the dogs (a little bit too much sometimes). Bandannas and bow ties are our fav accessories for the summer as they are lightweight and portable, yet add a little touch of personalization to a dogs attire. The amazing team at Urban Pups sent us 4 bandanna collars and leads for the pups to try out. Our dog’s accessories are a…

So we had a client with the cutest puppy ever who had been told by their dog “trainer” to remove all squeaky toys as they encourage biting. Let’s do a little myth busting here. Thank you internet. I have read online that squeaky toys can cause anything from aggression, to resource guarding and predatory instincts in dogs (hell, I am sure someone somewhere has blamed…

Travelling with your pet without being prepared can be more stressful than planning the vacation itself! We have comprised a complete list of things you need for your pet when travelling. CHECKLIST Before You Leave ___  Get health certificate from vet if needed ___  Refill prescription medications your dog needs ___  Immunization Records ___ Create a folder on Google docs (or similar) with a picture…

So today it reached 34C in London, UK. A country not known for it’s hot summers (we are famous for rain!!). Sadly, because of our normally crappy weather, noone is remotely prepared for this heatwave. I tried to purchase an air conditioner and the waiting list is 5 weeks!!! None of the shops have air conditioning, nor do any mode of public transport. We just…

Pet Sitters and Dog Day Cares are becoming increasingly popular in the City. They are a safe way to have your puppy or dog looked after while you are work for the day and are a brilliant solution for dogs with anxiety issues when left alone. However, it is shocking to me the number of people that drop their dog off totally ill prepared for…

  The UK charity Guide Dogs has announced that their Great British Dog Survey – a fun nationwide questionnaire, that gets dog owners chatting about their beloved pooches, is now open!   They’d love for you to take part and answer fun questions about your dog’s personality and cheekiest habits by visiting, https://www.dogsurvey.org.uk/s/co2017-blog . You’ll also be entered into a prize draw (terms and conditions apply) with a…