Dog owners heading to the beach this summer are being offered expert advice on how to keep their pets safe, happy, and under control. With the weather warming up, dog training experts at ACME Kennels have shared their top training tips for keeping pets under control at the seaside. Beaches can be a sensory overload for dogs, with roaming children, other pets, and wide-open spaces – making…

The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has confirmed cases of blue-green algae across the Midlands, the Lake District, Scotland and Northern Ireland  The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has confirmed reports of blue-green algae blooms across several UK areas, including Birmingham, the Lake District, Northern Ireland and Central Scotland, via its reporting app.* Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, tend to grow the…

This Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday 20th June), dog owners are being warned of the risks of overheating, as tube temperatures reach 30 degrees.  With highs of 30 degrees this week, dog owners are being warned of the significant risk that bringing their dogs along on their underground commute to work can pose.  This Friday 20th, many will be participating in Take Your…

With National Bring Your Pet to Work Day fast approaching on Friday, 20th June, dog training specialists at  ACME Kennels  are offering expert advice to help owners smoothly and safely introduce their furry friend to the workplace.  Whether it’s a first-time visit or a regular fixture, their top tips aim to ensure a stress-free experience for both pooch, owner and colleagues.  Research shows 91% of employees in…

56% of UK vets have treated pets for barbecue-related injuries, with over 1 in 10 citing burns as the cause of injury  Last summer there were nearly 115 million BBQs across the UK – with a 29 °C heatwave this month, it’s officially barbecue season*. However, experts are warning dog owners about barbecue-related injuries as over half of vets have treated pets for these –…

Father’s Day is traditionally a time when we show our appreciation to the dads and father figures in our lives, but it’s also a great opportunity to celebrate all the devoted dog dads out there. Whether he’s up at the crack of dawn for walkies or sneaking in an extra cuddle before bed, a dog dad is a special kind of parent — one who…

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…