A dog can bring many joys into your life, and many people say that they just couldn’t be without their beloved pet. Yet despite how wonderful dogs are, they are also a lot of hard work, and this is something that you must consider before making the commitment to owning a dog of your own.
Luckily, there are some useful tips on how to make owning a dog much easier, so if you’re...
Blue Cross pet charity is warning dog owners to be vigilant around conkers and acorns which can poison them if eaten. Some owners may throw conkers for pets to catch without realising the activity is potentially fatal. Dogs can easily swallow conkers which can become lodged in their throat or intestines and dogs with blockages, or suspected blockages, could need surgery to remove them. Dogs...
Two in five owners let their dog or cat share their bed while one in three humanise them so much that they refuse to change their clothes or be naked in front of them. According to the survey, over two thirds (67%) let their pets on the furniture, just under half (49%) will give their pet human food and another third (31%) will happily let their pets lick their face.
No other animal inspires the same devotion as the dog (sorry, cat people), and there’s any number of reasons why dogs are, at least by number of households, the most popular pets in the world.
Here are a few fantastical facts about man’s best friend…
1. Dogs can be genuinely selfless
American humorist Josh Billings once described dogs as “the only things on Earth...
How To Choose The Best Food For Your Dog Dogs get fed treats at almost HALF of human mealtimes, a new study by dog food company tails.com reveals.
A separate study by researchers from the University of Liverpool estimates that 59 percent of dogs in Britain are overweight and this could shorten their lifespan by 2.5 years.
Our Q&A offers advice and tips on feeding treats...
Hot on the heels of the celebrity trend for dressing to match your kids, one company has come up with a way for doting doggy mums to twin with their fur babies – and it's so adorable.
Pink Boutique has introduced a tiny party dress for miniature dogs, complete with sequins and a silky tiered skirt.
The Pink Boutique Puppy Love Rose Gold Sequin Multi Layer Dog Dress, £19, is...
A new study has revealed that it takes dog lovers two minutes and seven seconds1 before they know a dog is 'the one', according to new analysis.
The research has been released by National Dog Adoption Day and Animal Friends Insurance and is based on the average time spent looking at a dog's photos before more than 2000 would-be dog owners sent adoption enquiries to dog rescues. The...
Puppies are only puppies for so long. Once they turn six months old, they start their journey towards adolescence. At this age, your puppy will begin to leave old habits — like biting — behind. As their hormones, brain, and body mature, you’ll likely find new training challenges to overcome.
Here, Lauren Langman and the training pros at Absolute Dogs share:
