If you’re a dog owner juggling the kids on their half-term holidays, things might be quite manic at the moment. But if you’ve noticed your dog behaving a little more erratically than normal or seemingly ‘full of beans’, you should take note. Canine behaviour and nutrition expert, Alyssa Ralph explains why.
How do you know when it’s too cold to walk your dog?
During the recent cold spell, a lot of my friends on social media were asking whether it’s too cold to walk the dog. It’s a good question. Should you walk your dog when it’s really cold out? Is it harmful? Does it matter if your dog isn’t getting daily exercise?
Are you treating your pup like one of the family this Christmas?
We all like to make a fuss of our four-legged friends. But according to new research by Pets at Home, there’s a growing trend for UK pet owners to treat their pooches like every other member of the family when it comes to presents and treats.
An average of 42 posties a week are attacked by dogs
Did you know that in the last year 2,206 posties have been injured by a dog? I didn’t, until I read an article in The Guardian yesterday. I’ll be honest, I was quite shocked. But perhaps I shouldn’t have been.
Review: Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle
With this recent spell of hot weather we’ve been walking Poppy, our beagle, early in the morning and late at night. But even then, she’s finding it a struggle. We’ve cut the time down quite a bit to help her out and we’re taking water with us everywhere.
How to spoil your dog on Love Your Pet Day
It’s Love Your Pet day today (Monday 20th February 2023), giving you a good excuse to spoil your dog rotten. Of course, giving them lots of treats isn’t always a good idea. So, here’s a five other ways you can show your pooch some love…
Cumbria corpse road: An autumnal dog walk that’s perfect for Halloween
As it’s autumn and the leaves are turning to shades of yellow, brown and red, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the scenery. And the Lake District is one of the best places to do it. As we live here, we might be a bit biased, but it also means we are best-placed to share our favourite new dog walks in this glorious landscape. This walk is perfect for a Halloween outing as it follows an old corpse road, but thanks to the scenery, it’s great any time. And as it takes in a mix of countryside, it’s great for dogs.
How to look after your dog during a heatwave
Temperatures in the UK have jumped considerably in the last few days. Up here in Cumbria it’s about 25°C and rising. And further south, it’s already more than 30°C. So, there’s no doubt we’re all starting to feel the heat. But if you can feel it, so can your dog. Which is why I’m writing this post today, as it’s really important that you know how to look after your dog during a heatwave.
Celebrate the first ever ‘Dogs in Yellow Day’
Did you know, that today (20th March) is the first national Dogs in Yellow Day? No? Well, read on to find out what the day is all about and how you can get involved.