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Nature Inspired Dog Names Dogs and nature go hand in hand, most dog lovers treasure the time spent outdoors with their furry friends. It's a great way to experience nature, exercise the mind and body and watch the seasons change. It's not surprising that many dogs have names inspired by nature., and they never go... Continue Reading →
When someone asks me what is the worst thing about owning a dog I always reply instantly with the same answer......muddy paws! It's lovely to see a dog running free, jumping in puddles or even enjoying a quick dip in the lake. However, we are soon brought back to Earth when it's time to go... Continue Reading →
Dog Theft and How To Avoid Your Pet Being Stolen At the moment being a dog owner is so stressful. The pandemic has massively affected the price of puppies, with many pedigree dogs being sold for double or even treble the price that they were before the first lockdown. With people working from home and... Continue Reading →
Ear Cropping In Dogs I have to admit that I have only recently become aware of the bizarre and cruel practice of ear cropping in dogs. I couldn't think of a single reason why anyone would perform this procedure and when I looked into it further I found that it is banned in many countries.... Continue Reading →
Don't Pet The Dog I think it is so important that children are taught from a young age to respect dogs and be aware that they might not like to be petted. When I am out walking with my rescue mini dachshund children are immediately attracted to the funny 'sausage dog' and come running towards... Continue Reading →
A 10-Month-Old Chihuahua (What To Expect) It's been a while since I posted an update on our Chihuahua puppy Ripley. As some of you may know we lost our older dog recently and for a few weeks before Holly died I was very preoccupied with monitoring how she was feeling. It's still early days but... Continue Reading →
I've written this post several times now but can't seem to find the right words. On 17th August 2020 we lost our little dog, Holly. I've been dreading that day for several years now because she was the grand old age of seventeen. It doesn't matter how you try to prepare yourself the pain is... Continue Reading →
Glucosamine For Senior Dogs I've often talked about my dog Holly on this blog. She's a cross between a Shih tzu and Chihuahua and was seventeen years old in December 2019. Holly has been extremely lucky healthwise. Apart from some sight and hearing loss she has always remained incredibly fit and well. Then in... Continue Reading →
Puppy Shortage & Price Rises Since Coronavirus Crisis One of the most surprising outcomes of the Coronavirus lockdown is that we now face a puppy shortage here in the UK. I was initially worried that puppies born in lockdown could not be sold due to social distancing restrictions and hoped that breeders would stop mating... Continue Reading →
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs At a time when we are all looking for natural remedies for our dogs, I wanted to share some helpful advice about the therapeutic properties of Apple Cider Vinegar. There is a lot of information available about Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and how it can help people. However, it is... Continue Reading →