53% would take their pooch on a staycation, as May half-term approaches Dog owners are being warned of a £2,000 fine if their dog is found in a public place without a name and address on their collar, as per The Control of Dogs Order 1992.  With another May bank holiday and half-term just around the corner, many are getting ready for their UK staycations, with over…

Over 100,000 people are expected to take part in ‘Walk to School Week’ from 19th May – dog expert shares top tips when taking your dog on the school run in hot weather Walk to School Week, running from 19th to 23rd May, is expected to encourage over 100,000 pupils and parents to travel to school actively, making it the ideal time to also take…

67% of dog owners plan their holidays around their dogs, these are the laws they must know to avoid fines this Easter holiday A recent survey indicated that 25% of Brits are planning a UK staycation this Easter and with 56% of dog owners vowing to take their dogs away with them, plenty of people will be travelling up and down the country with their…

Cases of grape and raisin poisoning were 117% higher than chocolate in previous years According to recent research1, claims for chocolate poisoning in dogs in 2022 were 123% higher in April than at other times of the year. Similarly, in March and April 2023, cases of grape and raisin poisoning were 117% higher than chocolate poisoning cases during the same period. Vets estimate2 that nearly 120,000…

74% of pet owners between 18-29 years old worry about how their dog’s feeling with just 43% of boomers expressing the same concern According to a new national survey, 75% of dog owners have stated that their dog gets anxious or stressed, with a shocking 15% reporting that it happens all of the time. On average, owners report spotting signs of their dog’s anxiety up…

This Dogs In Yellow Day, we here directly from the multi award winning founder Sarah Jones. You can read more about Dogs In Yellow Day at My Anxious Dog. The stares, the judgment, the unpredictable moments, it can all feel overwhelming. I used to dread every walk with Bella. My beautiful cocker spaniel, so full of love, was also full of fear. Born into trauma,…

We are a nation of dog lovers – as of 2024, 36% of UK households own at least one dog, translating to roughly 13.5 million pet dogs across the country. This is an increase of 1.5 million pet pups from 2023! With so many households registering their new pet pooches, it comes as no surprise that the UK pet care market is seeing consistent growth…