The Dog Blog
It’s been a weird few weeks for everyone in lockdown, with many challenges to face and new routines to work around. Your dog, however, is most likely living the dream at the moment: going on longer walks, having company all day and being the centre of attention – even more than usual! With lockdown set […]
To successfully raise a happy, confident, well-behaved dog, it helps to understand the different stages of puppy development. You might think that training your puppy starts the day he comes home to live with you: it doesn’t! Raising your new puppy begins when you choose your breeder. Puppies are in their fourth stage of development […]
Treat your furry loved one to some delicious home-baked biscuits this Christmas. What better way to say ‘I woof you’ than offering a tasty biscuit baked from the heart. These gingerbread dog biscuits make excellent gifts when wrapped in bundles of three. They are quick and easy to make, and are sure to impress your […]
Making turkey bone broth for your dog is a great way to use the turkey carcass that is left after Christmas lunch. The broth can be used in this delicious recipe, among others, to make cute Christmas biscuits for your dog. Give your dog a taste of Christmas this festive season with my ‘Christmas cookies […]
(And dog lovers!) There is no doubt about it: we love our dogs, especially if you are reading this article! Dog owners in the UK reportedly (collectively) spend over £200 million on gifts for their dogs at Christmas. Many of the Christmas treats available can be detrimental to our dogs’ health and are not good […]
Let’s face it, we all need cheering up after the disaster that has been 2020, and there is no one more qualified for the job of ‘chief smile creator’ than your beloved dog. For many people, Halloween this year is going to be extremely different: kids can’t go trick or treating; Halloween parties have been […]
With autumn, comes gorgeous autumnal colours, perfect dog walking weather and seasonal fruit and vegetables that are great for our dogs’ health. It is also the time of year when we spend money on Halloween costumes for our dogs, only for them to be worn for a maximum of 2.5 minutes – if we’re lucky! […]
Making treats for your dog can be extremely satisfying. You can choose recipes containing particular ingredients to suit your dog’s needs – many ingredients used in my recipes have health benefits – and you can pick ingredients that your dog likes the taste of. When giving your dog homemade treats, you know exactly what you […]
As mentioned in my ‘Pros and Cons of Neutering’ post, there are different forms of neutering for both male and female dogs. Some of these procedures allow dogs to keep producing adult hormones, which means they are less likely to develop some of the joint problems discussed in the previous article. These adult hormones also […]
Many vets are eager to promote the neutering of dogs, but the pros and cons are not always discussed thoroughly with owners, thus preventing them from making an informed decision about this procedure. Read on to learn about the research-based pros and cons of neutering your dog and how these vary depending on the breed […]
There are lots of ‘fresh breath’ canine products on the market these days – some of which are not very effective. Here is a recipe for a sweet tasting biscuit that will leave your dog’s breath smelling minty fresh! Not only that, your dog will love the taste of these bitesize fresh breath biscuits. They […]