Dog Blog

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and lifesaving sounds they would otherwise miss – sounds that many people take for granted, like the doorbell, alarm clock and even danger signals such as the fire alarm.

Easter is a time for celebration in many cultures across the globe but here in the UK it can be a dangerous time for our pooches with all that chocolate, and hot cross buns full of raisins, both of which can make your dog extremely ill.

Like us, if you have a doodle at home, you know they’re one of the most loving and energetic breeds and can make valuable members of the family.

MK SNAP provides education, life skills and work training for people with learning disabilities, giving them the skills to realise their potential and live as independently as possible.

Have you ever been walking down the street and spotted a dog in a red jacket/vest? Or maybe you’ve wondered why a dog is performing tasks for their owner? The dogs you see carrying out these everyday tasks are called Assistance Dogs and help to give disabled people more confidence and independence.

Christmas can be exciting for people and animals of all ages, including our dogs!

You either love it or hate it, winter! The air is freezing, the wind is chilling and the dreaded snow… It can be uplifting and beautiful but it can make walking our dogs unpleasant and even dangerous. With our dogs giving us those puppy eyes wanting to go out, do you find yourself asking if it’s safe enough? Is it too…

Dog shows and Dog events Dog shows have become a regular feature on the dog lovers’ calendar and they offer a great opportunity to meet other owners, breeders, charities, retailers and trainers as well as a great day our for the family, with something for everyone. Since Covid-19 hit, many of the shows…

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’.

Dog shows have become a regular feature on the dog lovers’ calendar and they offer a great opportunity to meet other owners, breeders, charities, retailers and trainers as well as a great day our for the family, with something for everyone.

Fireworks can be overwhelming for our dogs, no matter how old they are, with frightening and unpredictable loud noises and flashing lights. 

Halloween is a fun time of year for us children of all ages but it can be scary for dogs, with people knocking at the door, looking threatening and approaching our pets with strange make up and costumes. If you have a lockdown puppy, the chances are they’ve never encountered Halloween before and…