Dogs have noses just like us. But, there are some differences between dog’s noses and human’s noses. For example, dogs can smell things much better than humans can! Also, when a dog smells something it doesn’t smell the same way that we do! Dogs noses can sometimes be dry, sometimes be wet, sometimes be hot … Read more
Today, Blakey boy was very excited because his box of treats arrived from Scrumbles. He knew it was for him – the doggy packing tape gave it away, but more importantly he could smell those tasty Scrumbles dog treats! Why Scrumbles? So, why did we want to try Scrumbles for Blake? Scrumbles are an ethically … Read more
Have you ever tried to give your dog his tablet and he will just eat around it or spit it out. That is exactly what Blake did when I tried to give him his worming tablet! Then we discovered this amazing invention – pill pockets for dogs. What are Pill Pockets for Dogs? Pill Pockets … Read more
A small terrier type, the Plummer terrier is also known as the Pocket Terrier (which may be a more accurate description of this plucky dog). The Plummer comes in two varieties – smooth coat and rough coat, although the smooth is the classic Plummer and the most popular of the two. Both types are quite … Read more
Blake is absolutely loving fish dog treats at the moment – he has recently tried some salmon training treats and they were an absolute hit! We’ve scoured the market and put together this blog on the top 10 fish dog treats. The Best Fish Dog treats to buy online #10 Sprats for dogs Ever heard … Read more
The Border Terrier is a working terrier of Scotch origin, developed in the Anglo-Scottish border country. The term “border” refers to both the geographic area and its inhabitants (the Scottish Borders). It is a rough-coated breed with a wedge-shaped head, powerful jaws and a tail that curls over the back or side. They are energetic … Read more
The Dog Barn St Helens is a great place to take your dog for training, socialisation and shopping for his favourite things! They offer special services and dog friendly events including: Training and agility Grooming Exercise area Dog Shop Events that they run e.g. canine swimming, pack walks I’ll tell you all about their events … Read more
Many dog trainers who teach positive reinforcement dog training techniques (the school of thought that I agree with) suggest using either clicker training or a marker word. With a marker word dog training can become easier and the dog can become reassured and trust you. But what is a marker word in dog training and … Read more
The border terrier is a breed of small dog that originated in the United Kingdom. As I’,m a terrier fan, I often get asked ‘Is the Border Terrier Hypoallergenic?’ They are classified as one of the most popular terriers and they may be considered to be hypoallergenic due to their low-shedding coat, but there is … Read more
I quite often get asked ‘Are Patterdale terriers good with kids?’ It’s unfortunately not an easy question to answer, because it depends on the dog and the training and experience he has had. They answer can be yes or no…. Patterdales – Cute but a Handful! One of the difficult things to deal with is … Read more
