Dog Blog

Discover how to create a backyard oasis for your furry pal by following these tips and tricks. From selecting the rightplants and landscaping materials to keeping away pests and predators, we'll guide you in designing a safe and enjoyablegarden for your pup.

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice, and will be implanted under the skin in a simple procedure. Your dog’s microchip must be fitted by a trained professional, for example a vet. Microchipping your pet only takes a few minutes, but it lasts a lifetime and is an effective, safe and simple way to make it possible to reunite you with your pet if they are lost or stolen.

 

The key to keeping any dog fit and healthy is to feed it a balanced and nutritious diet.  A good diet should consist of the correct balance of Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins which are then broken down by the body into micro nutrients to furniture all living cells with their nutrition to function and survive.

“We will protect, celebrate & rehabilitate both serving and retired police dogs from across the United Kingdom.”

Dental hygiene is essential for all pets, but it is especially important for dogs. Not only does good dental care help keep your pup’s breath smelling fresh, but it also helps prevent more serious health problems

The kindness of strangers has inspired the owner of a disabled dog to help other pet owners in a similar situation.

Rachel Wettner's dog Winston, a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was diagnosed with a tumour - making it impossible for him to walk without the help of a wheelchair.

Crufts is arguably the most famous dog show in the world – most people have heard of it, even if you don’t own a dog! It’s spread over 4 days (10-13^th March this year) meaning there’s plenty to do and see. There’ll be over 20,000 dogs competing for the world-class title of Best In Show, which feature’s on TV and attracts worldwide social media interest.

Many, many people watch Dragons’ Den and follow contestants on their journey as they present their ideas. They witness the successes, the embarrassment, the comedy, the passion and sometimes the failures but it's rare to find out what happens after the show.

Walk Your Dog Month is celebrated in January so what better way to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions than to plan some new walks to stimulate your dog and work off some of those festive treats. It’s a no-brainer that taking regular walks provides health benefits for both you and your dog(s) and it is less expensive than the gym!

We all know Christmas can be exciting for everyone, including our furry friends. 

It can be hard to keep the day-to-day routine, while being off work and having more friends or family around. Here at Barking Bags, we’ve thought of some ideas to not only keep your dog involved, to keep them safe during this holiday season. 

For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits called COPs – which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’.

As we remember brave men and women who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom, at events across the country on November 11th, maybe we should also acknowledge the contribution made by animals too?