Working breed dogs were bred with a job in mind. That might be herding, retrieving, guarding, or even pulling.  While your working breed dog may live his/her life as a pet rather than working in the field, his natural instincts still remain.  When we don’t give our dogs jobs to do that tap into those natural instincts, they often find their own work to do,…

Swimming can be great exercise for dogs, and it’s gentle on your dog’s joints, but not all dogs are quite so keen to take a dip.  Swimming doesn’t come naturally to all dogs, and some need extra care and attention near water, so we’ve put together this guide to help you introduce your dog to the water safely.  6 Steps To Introduce Your Dog To…

Barcelona is an incredibly dog-friendly city. If you’re looking for a city break that your dog will love as much as you do, then Barcelona is a must for your city break wish list. This list of dog-friendly beaches in Barcelona should give some inspiration for things to do while you’re there! After a day or two exploring the sights, you and your dog are sure…

Are you looking for somewhere to take your dog swimming in London? It can be tricky to find places where your dog’s allowed to swim, so we’ve done the research for you and uncovered 12 dog-friendly swimming spots for you to take your dog to for a splash about.  Swimming is excellent for dogs. It can benefit dogs with high energy levels, dogs with arthritis…

Plans of foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits this spring and summer, and now households planning ‘staycations’ have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips. Car safety is important for us but also important for our dogs too. The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with pets, with the…

Oh, city life. Many of us, city dog owners, have to contend with toilet training a puppy without a garden. Don’t panic. It can be done! Whether you choose to train your puppy to go outside only or you opt for an indoor dog toilet, your puppy can learn to be fully toilet trained without a garden.  So, let’s look at the options and how…

After a terribly wet and windy May, the UK has been enjoying some sizzling summer heat with temperatures soaring to 24C in the past week. Like us, our dogs have been locked down for many months and no doubt are eager to experience pastures new again. But not everywhere is dog friendly, so GoCompare has compiled a list of the best places for you and…