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.
Category: Advice
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?
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.
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.
Halloween tricks to teach your dog
It’s Halloween and many of us have carved our pumpkins and are dressing up ready for some trick or treating. But what about your pooch?
Why your ‘friendly’ dog may be a problem
You’re out walking with your dog off the lead, when another dog comes into sight. Your pooch makes an instant bee-line for the other hound and you shout over ‘don’t worry, they’re friendly’. Sound familiar? What you may not know, is your friendly dog, could be a problem.
Would you pull a sickie to look after your pup?
One of this year’s biggest challenges for new dog owners is without a doubt, separation anxiety. As more and more of us return to work outside the home, it’s the biggest worry we’re facing. Although preparation and training are key to a successful change in routine, a new survey suggests many of you would be willing to take more extreme measures for your beloved pooch.
Keeping your dog cool in hot weather
The temperatures have finally started to heat up, haven’t they? So, I thought it was probably a good time to write about the importance of keeping your dog cool in hot weather. And of course, share some neat tricks and tips to help do it!
Tick season is upon us!
Yesterday, Poppy got her first tick of the year. And so, I thought it was probably worth writing a post about dogs and ticks. Many of you who haven’t had your dogs or puppies for long, will probably be thinking that this doesn’t really affect you. But, ticks are something that I think all dog owners should be aware of. Ticks just love our pooches!