Blogs & Articles

Grumpy Dogs
Down boy: why grumpy dogs are more intelligent than happy-go-lucky hounds
Worried that your canine companion is disobedient, territorial and quick to bark?Research suggests it’s probably a clever clogs. Name: Grumpy dogs. Appearance: Just adorable. Intelligence: Smarter than happy dogs. Can... Read more...
Dog Stroking
Stroking a dog regularly can ‘significantly’ reduce anxiety, study finds
If you want to feel a little less anxious about the world around you, spending time with a canine companion may be the best option. Metro reports that research from... Read more...
animal welfare
Queen's Speech: Government makes pledges on animal welfare
The government has promised “the highest standards of animal welfare” in the UK as part of the Queen’s Speech. BBC News reports that outlining its plans for the upcoming Parliament,... Read more...
Dogs Poo
A smelly story: Australian dogs poo the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge each month. Where should it all go?
Pathogenic and methane-producing, poo is the worst part of pet ownership. But in South Australia, a group of enterprising pet owners are piloting solutions. I’ve always picked up my dog’s... Read more...
pet food banks
Pet Foods Banks: How to support them in the UK
If you’re looking for ways to help local pet owners who might be struggling to take care of their pets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, why not support... Read more...
stray dog
Stray dog found curled up in snow keeping orphaned kittens warm
Over the weekend, while driving on a freezing cold night in Ontario, Canada, a Good Samaritan spotted something that made her stop. Skytales reports that there, curled up on a... Read more...
life after lockdown
Treats, training and time out: How to help your dog get used to life after lockdown
How will dogs cope when lockdown eases and their owners return to normal life? Dog behaviour expert Dr Carri Westgarth has some tips for the transition. Roxie, my oldest, has... Read more...
dog ticks
Tick Season 2021: How not to remove dog ticks, and the problems you can cause doing so
If your dog gets a tick on them, you should remove it as soon as possible as ticks can spread diseases, and the risk of this increases the longer the... Read more...
abandoned baby
Dog refuses to stop barking until biker follows him to abandoned baby
In late December, Junrell Fuentes Revilla was riding his motorcycle through the mountains near Cebu in the Philippines when a dog started running after him. Skytales reports that the dog... Read more...
stray puppies
These two stray puppies were just rescued, and they refuse to stop hugging each other
The internet is in love with these two cute puppies, who have just been rescued and just can’t help but hugging each other. Tips to Live reports that apparently, the... Read more...
senior dog abandoned
Senior dog abandoned at gas station becomes the cutest full-time employee
When you hang around somewhere for long enough, people will eventually start to take notice – and that’s exactly what transpired for a stray dog loitering around a gas station’s... Read more...
nosy Huskies
Man drills holes in fence so his nosy huskies can peer out at the world
Andy Grannell’s Siberian huskies have made quite a name for themselves in their hometown of St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Metro reports that passers-by can often see the dogs looking out at... Read more...