Dogs

Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets: Top Alternatives and Safety Tips This Festive Season

Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You're not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +180% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our beloved dogs to the markets this year.

To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team a t Canine Cottages has sniffed out some paw-some dog-friendly markets, along...

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Is it dangerous for your dog to drink seawater?

What are the dangers of your pooch consuming seawater? Sean McCormack at tails.com explains:

"Seawater contains a high balance of salt, approximately 35 grams of salt in every 1 litre (1000 ml). If your dog drinks too much it can quickly become dehydrated, and symptoms can worsen if your dog isn't provided with fresh drinking water....

Campaign calls for dogs to raise £1 million for UK dog charities

This August, the UK’s very first Wagathon™, a 9K walking challenge for dogs raising money for other dogs, is taking place. In a unique twist, the dogs taking part will be the ones signing up and being sponsored, rather than the owner. The fundraising platform Give as you Live Donate is behind the campaign and asking owners to register their furry friends in order to give dog charities in the...

Over 6 Million Dogs in the UK are Severely Affected by Owners forced into Self Isolation

59% of dog owners are worried about how they would care for their dog if pinged
45% are more concerned about the mental and physical impact of isolation on their dog than themselves
48% have been creating at home dog workouts during isolation
54% of dog owners are unclear of self-isolation guidance

A whopping 51% of dogs in the UK have...

Kennelstore Launch First-Ever Dog Kennels That Look Exactly Like Your Home

Leading manufacturer and supplier of professional kennel systems and accessories, Kennelstore , have launched their own line of bespoke dog kennels that look exactly like the average UK home.

This exciting new product comes just in time for ‘National Dog Day’ which falls in two weeks time ( Thursday, August 26th ).

With matching dog and human trends on the rise over...

Give your dog a merry little Christmas

Christmas isn’t just a time to spoil ourselves, we should also remember our pampered pooches. They have worked hard all year long to keep their humans upbeat and positive during the pains of the pandemic and so deserve the ultimate Christmas treat!

The pet nutrition experts at home-cooking platform, VetChef ( www.vetchef.com ) have put together a delicious Christmas recipe that is...

The top 10 places you can take your dog, from nights in a Haunted Hotel to Boutique Barges

The UK is once again fully open, so why leave your pup behind on your next adventure?

The UK dog population has ballooned over the past 18 months, with record numbers surpassing 12 million. With one dog for every five people, that's a lot of pooches to keep occupied. With the nation besotted by puppy love, there has never been a better time to embrace that and treat yourself and your pooch to...

Is it safe to give my dog fruit? Here’s everything you need to know

Can dogs eat fruit?

When you think of a healthy diet, you probably imagine one packed with fresh fruit. That might be a winner for us, but it's not quite the same for our dogs.

So can dogs eat fruit? Well, fruit isn't off the menu altogether – packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fibre, it can be a great snack option for our four-legged friends. But it's also high in sugar, so...

The Farmer’s Dog partners with DogLost in throwback “missing” campaign

The Farmer's Dog has partnered with DogLost, a voluntary organisation helping stolen and missing dog owners, by launching a "missing" campaign reminiscent of the missing children milk carton campaign used in the USA in the 1980s.

The Farmer's Dog UK, a raw dog food company, will affix stickers with the profiles of six missing dogs produced by DogLost onto their mail order boxes....

Pooch Perfect travel: 7 Dog-Friendly Travel Tips for your 2021 Staycation

Is your pooch a ruff traveller? With 84% of Brits considering a staycation this year1, our dogs will be spending more time than ever in cars up and down the country.

Below experts at Canine Cottages have revealed 7 dog-friendly travel top tips to make sure you enjoy pooch-pawfect travel this year!

1. Do your research

Before taking your dog away, it's important to do your...

New guide to enjoying countryside dog walks launched for Heath Week

A new online film [ https://youtu.be/PpWoG0NrDQ4 ] has been launched for East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust’s Heath Week (this week), designed to help dog owners and walkers enjoy the great British countryside safely this summer.

The first film featuring dog behaviourist Natalie Light, is the first in a series of five bite-size films featuring top tips to be released over...

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