Just Because Your Dog Comes Back Tired Doesn’t Mean They Had a Good Time

As dog owners, we often see our pets coming home from walks, looking exhausted, and we assume they’ve had a great time. We think, "A tired dog is a happy dog." But is this always true? Just because your dog looks worn out doesn’t necessarily mean they had an enjoyable experience. In fact, there’s a growing concern around pack walking...

Living with Canine Pancreatitis and Colitis: Essential Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Dog

When your dog suffers from pancreatitis or colitis, it’s challenging for both of you. These conditions cause significant discomfort and require careful management, but with the right care and preventive measures, you can help your dog live a happier, healthier life...

Understanding Holistic Dog Training: A Comprehensive Approach to Canine Care

In recent years, dog owners have increasingly turned to holistic approaches for training their canine companions. Gone are the days when training focused solely on obedience and discipline; today, many pet parents are recognizing the value of addressing their dogs’ overall well-being...

Why You Should Keep Your Dog on a Lead for the First 12 Months: A Comprehensive Guide

Owning a dog is one of life's greatest joys, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. One of the most important decisions you can make as a dog owner is to keep your dog on a lead during the first 12 months of their life. While it may be tempting to allow your puppy the freedom...

Caring for an Elderly Dog: Understanding and Managing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

As our canine companions age, their needs and behaviours change, requiring adjustments in how we care for them. Just like humans, elderly dogs may face a range of health issues, including cognitive decline.

One significant condition that affects older dogs is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)...

Keeping Your Pup Cool: Top Tips and Tricks to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor adventures, but the rising temperatures can pose a serious threat to our furry friends. Dogs are especially vulnerable to heat, as they don't sweat like humans do and can quickly become overheated. As a responsible pet owner...

Opinion: Modern Dogs Are More Over-Excited And Anxious Than Their Ancestors And It Is Our Fault

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of "doing nothing" is often seen as a waste of time. This cultural shift, characterized by relentless consumerism, the perpetual busyness of younger generations, and the ceaseless demands of modern life...

The Canine Fitness Regimen: Navigating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Exercise Types for Dogs

In the realm of pet care, ensuring our furry companions lead healthy, active lives is paramount. Much like humans, dogs benefit immensely from regular exercise, both physically and mentally. However, not all exercises are created equal...

Canine Slumber: Unveiling the Importance of Sleep For Dogs

Dogs, our ever-loyal companions, share many similarities with us, including the need for adequate sleep. While we often focus on providing our furry friends with good nutrition and regular exercise, the significance of quality sleep for their overall well-being cannot be overstated...

The Bonds of Canine Affection: Unveiling the Evidence of Dogs' Love for Their Owners

Dogs, often referred to as man's best friend, have been companions to humans for thousands of years. One of the most enduring aspects of this relationship is the deep bond that forms between dogs and their owners.

20 Different Healhy But Tasty Snacks For Dogs To Enjoy

Ensuring our furry friends receive a balanced diet is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Just like humans, dogs enjoy snacks, but it's essential to choose treats that are not only tasty but also nutritious...

Lola's House Advent Calander

We have decided to do something a little bit different for this month’s article. Outlined below are 24 different jobs that dogs can be trained to perform. One for each day leading up to Christmas....

The Impact of Fireworks on Dogs: Exploring Stress, Anxiety, and the Potential Benefits of Silent Fireworks

Fireworks displays are a dazzling spectacle for humans, marking celebrations and special occasions. However, for our canine companions, the explosive sounds and bright lights can be a source of great distress.

The Implications Of Crufts And Breeding Pedigree Dogs

Crufts, often touted as the world's greatest dog show, is a spectacle that attracts dog enthusiasts from all over the world. With its elaborate displays of purebred canines, impressive agility competitions...

American XL Bully Dogs: Why Banning Them Won't Stop Dog Attacks.

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the issue of dog attacks, particularly those involving XL Bullies. XL Bullies, a variant of the American Pit Bull Terrier...

What Should Our Dogs Eat?

There is a lot of information out there regarding what we should feed our dogs and how different foods can often be bad for them. Navigating all of this and coming out with a feeding regime that you and your dog are happy with, which is healthy and...

Canine Lumps And Bumps

Lumps and bumps on dogs can be a common concern for pet owners, the first one I can say from experience is particularly distressing, especially if you aren't aware of what a potentially dangerous lump appears like. These masses can range from harmless cysts...

Lola's Training Tips: What Commands Does My Dog Need To Know? And How To Teach Them!

Teaching your dog a new command is a great way to enrich their life, as well as, bonding with them. It is a myth that an old dog can’t learn a new trick...

Resource Guarding: Bed

Resourcing guarding of a bed can sometimes be a very serious problem for our dogs and can be a point of tension in the household where they live. It is a confusing behaviour for humans since we don't all share this inclination with dogs...

Lola's Training Tips: Recall

Recall is the term used by dog owners/trainers to describe a dog’s ability to return to their owner at the sound of a whistle or noise when off lead. For some owners, who only walk their dog on lead, recall training might not be appropriate...

Resource Guarding: Toys

Resource guarding toys is a common behaviour in dogs but not as usual as resource guarding food, since it is a vital resource and toys aren't. However, for some dogs toys are a crucial part of the fun... 

5 Different Areas You Can Improve on For a Safer Dog Walk.

All dog guardians will be aware that one of the responsibilities of choosing to take care of a dog is to make sure they get enough walking. Daily walks are a great way to stimulate your dogs’ senses and make sure they get plenty of exercise...

Resource Guarding: Food

Resource guarding is a common issue that a lot of dog owners face with their dogs, even from a very young age. Essentially, some dogs find it anxiety producing and scary when they perceive a resource, such as food or their bed...

Dewclaws: The forgotten about part of your dog’s anatomy.

Have you ever seen that little claw on the inside of your dog’s paw that doesn’t touch the ground when they are standing up? That is their dewclaw and although it is only small and doesn’t look like it does much...

Could Your Puppy Be Overtired?

Interestingly an overtired puppy looks the opposite of a tired puppy! An overtired puppy can be very alert and awake and often owners think they have ‘too much energy’. Usually this is not the case, and the puppy needs a safe place to be able to go asleep....

Dog Boarding: What Is It?

Home dog boarding is a relatively new alternative to kennels that allows your dog to live with another family, in a more comfortable and familiar setting while you are on holiday...