Classical Music For Anxious Dogs My dog's suffer from mild separation anxiety when left alone. From the home camera I can see that they settle after a few minutes but are on high alert to outside noises, like traffic and other dogs barking. At first I tried to distract them from this type of noise... Continue Reading →
Sergeant Stubby War Dog Today I wanted to take a walk back in time to World War One and pay tribute to a famous and heroic War Dog called Sergeant Stubby. I found his story fascinating and hope you enjoy reading about this brave little dog. Early Days Stubby was know as the most... Continue Reading →
Book Review How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie Amazon Purchase Link They say you can’t choose your family. But you can kill them. Meet Grace Bernard. Daughter, sister, serial killer… Grace has lost everything. And she will stop at nothing to get revenge. My Thoughts The book is narrated by Grace, a... Continue Reading →
Does Your Dog Share Your Personality? Is your dog's personality based around breed type, or do dog's personalities mirror their owners? Is it nature or nurture that forms the personality of our pets? It's well known that dogs pick up on the emotions of their owners. Dogs know when you are feeling happy, anxious, depressed... Continue Reading →
Owning A Shih Tzu Shih Tzu's are a breed very close to my heart. I was lucky enough to share my life with two Shih Tzu cross breeds called Holly and Alfie. Sadly, they are no longer around but feature heavily in this Waggy Tales blog. In fact, it was Alfie's death that prompted me... Continue Reading →
The Keeper Of Stories by Sally Page It's been a while since I posted a book review. However, The Keeper Of Stories was so highly recommended by my daughter, I couldn't wait to read and share my thoughts. Amazon Purchase Link Synopsis She can’t recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a... Continue Reading →
Cut Costs With Home-Made Dog Food Have you noticed massive increases in the cost of dog food, treats, toys and veterinary treatment? I am amazed that every time I shop in the pet store, prices have risen yet again! Our dog's health is so important, so here is how to cut costs with home-made dog... Continue Reading →
Ban of Shock Collars For Dogs The media have recently reported that after a decade of campaigning by the Kennel Club, there will be a ban of shock collars for dogs in England. The ban comes into place on February 1st 2024. The ban has already been in place in Wales since 2010 and France... Continue Reading →
Flea Treatment For Dogs It's every dog owners worst nightmare when they spot a flea on their beloved furry friend! I went into a tailspin when I found a flea on Holly a few years ago. Surely not! she's spotlessly clean and never gets dirty, but guess what?, any dog can catch fleas! I had... Continue Reading →
Dog Tear Stain Treatment Anyone with a white or light coloured dog will know about the common problem of tear stains. It happens when a brown or red discolouration appears just below the eyes. Tears are formed to keep eyes free from irritants. Normally tears drain through the nasolacrimal duct into the nose and down... Continue Reading →