Food, Well-being. Dog Friendly Living
Many of us dog owners love nothing more than a dog-friendly holiday. Sometimes however, it just isn’t practical or possible to take them with us, so what do we do in those situations? What is the best option of care and for finding a trustworthy, …
Having a dog first aid kit can be useful in the home, when out and about, and when travelling with your furry family so that you are prepared for those minor dog first aid situations. Please note- this is to be able to respond to …
Enrichment games are wonderful for rewarding and working our clever canine companions and cats too. We love sniffy games in our house, particularly snuffle mats! Sprinkle and bury some kibble or treats and let them sniff and snuffle away for their rewards. Great for slowing …
What are whippets like to own? These fair weather dogs love their home comforts and in cold or wet weather, will require a warm, waterproof coat. Here are some of our tried and tested favourite coats for whippets that not only look good but are …
We have a reluctant walker. We often joke that the weather has to be ‘just so’ for our dogs to go out and enjoy an on-lead walk- not too hot, not too cold and certainly not dark or rainy! But what can we do when …
With such a strong natural chase drive, we have had occasional recall mishaps with our whippets. A recent scare was enough to prompt us to overhaul our whippy security. We invested in whippet house collars, also GPS for dogs so that we could track our …
We had never considered whippets collars for indoors until a recent incident when one of our whippets escaped out on a walk and ran for the hills. This made us risk assess our whole set-up; what about if either dog ever slipped out of the …
Why switch? My dogs were in good health so switching my dogs to BARF dog food was a tough decision. One or two minor health niggles (for example a little dry skin, being prone to gaining weight, occasional loose stools (and windy bottoms!), combined with …
For those who enjoying travelling with their dogs, Titchwell Manor– is a wonderful destination. A touch of luxury in your room, great quality food, and beautiful Norfolk beaches right on your doorstep- absolute heaven. We were lucky enough to stay here recently after winning a …
The definition of a reactive dog: Living with a ‘reactive’ dog can be stressful and distressing for both dog and owner. American Kennel Club define a reactive dog as one that ‘overreacts to a thing or a certain situation’ but don’t all dogs (and humans) react …