I’ve mentioned previously Jake and Truly eat a balanced raw/bone/veg/fruit diet. Truly has some gut sensitivity (from her Husky x GSD heritage) and so consequently, I tend to buy dehydrated treats that are single novel protein and without added nasties. Many people are still juggling lots at home during lockdown,
I have to admit to being a little bored of walking in our local area. I do my best to provide some variety for Jake and Truly, but it is all a bit ‘samey’. We like everyone else, are doing our best to prevent the spread of Covid, but long
Do you have a plan? Since lockdown began many animal welfare charities advised it was not a good time to buy a dog. The assumption by many was that this was to do with dog welfare when people no longer worked from home. It’s not solely about this, although obviously
I mentioned some time ago I would talk about dog related legislation, I have identified some of the keys areas you may find of interest ? If you want to read the respective legislation in full, you can search for it here The below information is sourced from Gov.uk, Blue
Happy New Year to you! Have you set yourself a resolution (or two) for the year ahead? I’ve read so many blogs and articles about the failure rate of resolutions, bit depressing, so I tend to think of a resolution as part of your plan for the coming year… whether
The choice of walking equipment can be overwhelming. Let’s get the legal bit out of the way first. I attach Jake and Truly’s identity tags to their collars to ensure we comply with legislation (The Control of Dogs Order 1992) which states that all dogs in public MUST have the
A toy can be a simple way to provide your dog with some mental stimulation and variety in their daily activity. It’s also good for your dog to spend some quality ‘alone time’ in another room without really noticing you’re not there. This is especially relevant at the moment with
I talked previously about how important our Vet is to us. I thought I might also share with you how I approach pet insurance and covering veterinary costs for Jake and Truly. I’m sure if you have pets you will have noticed how much more expensive it seems, I’ve definitely
How do you choose? Firstly, a Vet working in the UK must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Secondly, by recommendation. The first Vet I went to was recommended by a friend. I took Winston for his very first puppy check-up and we stayed for the whole
We all like a treat now and then, I know I do. Sometimes it’s to reward myself after doing a task like cleaning the car or mowing the grass, sometimes it’s just because I can. Using food as a reward for our dogs can often depend on their motivation. Leo
