Virtually every dog owner gives their dog treats of some form at some point, whether that be commercially bought dog treats, homemade ones, or table scraps, and the majority of dogs get treats in some quantity every single day. While … Continue reading
Most dogs that pull have learned to do so over a period of time. The longer they have been doing it, the harder it will be for them to change. In most cases, a fresh approach is needed by introducing … Continue reading
The ever-changing world can cause both humans and animals to feel a wide range of emotions. Whereas we humans try to keep our feelings internal, our dogs very much wear their emotions ‘on their sleeve’. They use a combination of … Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a cat, you know they are unlike any other house pet. From the joy they bring when they choose to sit on your lap to the seemingly impossible amount of hair they lose, these are just … Continue reading
What do you do if your dog is chewing your computer lead or your moggy keeps deleting your emails? Animal behavioural experts give their advice for harmonious homeworking. I am sitting at my computer, in my office at the end … Continue reading
Lots of keen gardeners tear their hair out in frustration when they see just how much damage a dog or two can cause to a lawn. Dogs love to bury bones and toys. Their urine kills grass before the nitrogen … Continue reading
“Is Crufts 2021 cancelled?” might seem like something of a premature question given that we haven’t even seen out 2020 yet, but the question is quite a reasonable one as dog show competitors need to plan ahead and actually qualify … Continue reading
The UK’s new lockdown, “lockdown 2” is generating a reasonable level of confusion for pet owners – and even the businesses that serve them – in terms of what is and is not permitted and available when the new restrictions … Continue reading
These days, nobody really goes anywhere without their phone – even to hang out the washing or run upstairs – and a reasonable case can be made for saying that we’re hugely over reliant on these devices, and in some … Continue reading
With their miniature ramps, stairs and holes cut into fences and stone walls, the gardens of Kirtlington in Oxfordshire are a haven for wildlife. Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant. This was the first lesson from my village safari around Kirtlington in … Continue reading
