Dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of other dogs, socialising is fantastic for their happiness, health and wellbeing. Just like young children, puppies need to learn how to behave around others and play nicely, and it’s up to you to show them the way. Natural dog food brand Harringtons suggests top tips on how to socialise your puppy with other pooches.  1. Puppy training classes…

By following these do’s and don’ts, you can ensure your dog is a happy and well-behaved guest at your wedding. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can make your special day a family-friendly affair that includes your furry best friend:  Do’s  1. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all necessary vaccinations and is in good health before bringing them to the wedding. “It’s…

Latest figures from leading vet charity, PDSA, reveal that more than nine out of 10 pet owners surveyed have never received any pet first aid training. Three quarters of those surveyed (75%) wouldn’t know how to perform CPR on their pet, highlighting a worrying number of owners feeling unequipped to deal with an animal-related medical emergency, such as a seizure, heatstroke or road traffic accident. PDSA,…

We are a nation of dog lovers, and with April marking National Pet Month, many of us might be thinking about travelling abroad with our furry friends. Over 24,000 pets are already booked to make a trip on Le Shuttle in April, suggesting quite a few people have already had that idea! Le Shuttle has been carrying pets since the Pet Travel Scheme launched in…

With criminals looking to make a quick buck from the increased dog prices nationwide, pet owners have been warned to take extra precautions to protect their pooches from theft. Thousands of dogs are stolen from their owners each year in the UK, so experts from Quotezone.co.uk have some pointers to help owners deter dognappers. Prices for a new pup have stabilised at a higher level…

It’s National Pet Month, so naturally we owe it to our fellow dogs to brush up on how we pronounce the names of certain breeds!  Luckily, the team at Preply have shed some light on this and provided a roundup of dog breeds that typically tend to get mispronounced, and how to correctly say the names. Dachshund (daks-hund) Yes, you’ve been pronouncing the breed of your favourite sausage…

By following these do’s and don’ts, you can ensure your dog is a happy and well-behaved guest at your wedding. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can make your special day a family-friendly affair that includes your furry best friend:  Do’s  1. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all necessary vaccinations and is in good health before bringing them to the wedding. “It’s…