From fat to fit, there’s an award for waggy dog stories! 

Where would we be without them? Our canine companions have helped us through lockdown and we’ve rewarded them with the odd treat or two. The net result is an expanding waistline, but all is not lost because Swindon-based Vet’s Kitchen want to hear about the dogs that are woof and well – the ones that have gone from fat to fit – and they’ve created…

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January Book Club: Hoop n Loop: How to embroider your dog’s portrait

January is the season for learning new skills, and self improvement. This January, the UK is in lockdown and frankly, learning a new skill that centers around our dogs seems like the best idea ever. Whether an experienced freehand embroiderer or new to the craft, this easy and fun dog embroidery guide shows you how to create personalised t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, cushions, and tote bags.…

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Does Online Dog training Work?

Considering that so many of us have had to take our entire lives “online” recently, dog training is no different. But does online dog training actually work? As many of you know, I am a dog trainer and dog behavior expert with 17 years experience at City Sit Stay. Having only dabbled previously in online teaching, 2020 became the first year where it was almost…

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The Covid Chronicles: Luna (Tallinn, Estonia)

AS MANY COUNTRIES GO BACK INTO LOCKDOWN AND TIERED RESTRICTIONS, WE THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD TIME TO RESTART THE COVID CHRONICLES SERIES. GIGI IS AN AMERICAN WRITER BASED IN EUROPE WITH HER PARTNER AND DOG LUNA. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW HOW SHE IS DOING IN ESTONIA AND TO SEE HOW THE RESTRICTIONS HAVE AFFECTED HER. (This interview was conducted in May 2020- at…

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Best Christmas Presents for Dogs to Keep Their Minds Busy

Christmas is one of those times where it’s both a blessing and a curse to be with our dogs. It’s the best time ever when they are cute and cuddly and want nothing more than to just be chill and calm and adorable. However, its an absolute nightmare when they have loads of energy and need attention but you need to wrap presents, prepare a…

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DIY a Dog Wreath Snuffle Mat

OK, I’m insanely proud of this DIY. I am not much of a crafter and fail at most ideas I try. However, I had this idea last Christmas and never got round to it. So thank you Covid for the extra time we have all had this year to get our crafts on. This probably took me much longer than it should have to make,…

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