Nina Ottosson Dog Brick

Nina Ottosson Dog Brick

The Nina Ottosson dog brick is an excellent dog puzzle to help your dog to use his brain, paws and nose! The Dog Brick is a puzzle that you can hide your dogs treats in and encourage him to ‘find it!’ Our Patterdale terrier Blake loves these activities. Introducing the Nina Ottosson Dog Puzzles Nina … Read more

CBD Oil for Dogs UK

CBD Oil for Dogs UK

Let’s be totally honest – Manic and CBD oil are not the words that you want to hear at your first visit with the dog trainer! But they are actually the words that were used following the trainers first meeting with our rescue Patterdale Blake! I was certainly apprehensive about trying CBD oil on my … Read more

Patterdale cross Shih Tzu

If you’ve never found out about the Shih Tzu breed, you’re in for a treat here.  We’ll start by looking at each breed and then open a discussion about the outcome of this cross. Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu originated in China, where they were bred to live in the emperors’ palaces.  Shih Tzu is … Read more

Eye Problems in Dogs

Eye Problems in Dogs

If you are a dog owner, you will want to be aware of the most common eye problems in dogs. Of course, some breeds are more prone to eye problems than others, so make sure that you read up on your specific breed. The most common eye problems in dogs include cataracts, Glaucoma and Lens … Read more

Introducing the Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier dog

The Jack Russell terrier is a sturdy, active dog of medium size whose spirit and affection make him an excellent pet. With his white coat, black/brown markings, confident stance and inquisitive expression, he’s one handsome little dude! As the original “mirror dog,” the Jack Russell seems to be looking right back at you when you … Read more

Salmon Oil for Dogs

Salmon Oil for Dogs

We all want the best for our dogs, and that includes a wholesome, balanced diet.  Here we take a look at salmon oil and the benefits of feeding salmon oil to dogs. What is Salmon Oil? Salmon oil is made from the fish salmon, more precisely from the healthy fats found in salmon.  The oil … Read more

High Energy Dog Breeds

High Energy Dog Breeds

Dog owners in search of a new dog to welcome into their family will often be faced with many choices. One thing that tends to confuse potential owners is the sheer variety of dog breeds on offer, along with all the different sizes and coat types available for each breed. Active families who enjoy the … Read more

Why does my dog keep sneezing?

Why does my dog keep sneezing

We often get asked ‘Why does my dog keep sneezing?’ There are a lot of reasons why dogs sneeze. The first thing that you should know is that the common cold we get is not transferable to our canine companions. There are several reasons that dogs sneeze.  Sometimes they sneeze due to pollen, dust, household … Read more

Jagd Terrier

Jagd Terrier

The Jagd Terrier (German: “hunting terrier”) is a dog type developed from the German Pinscher and Deutscher Spitz, used as all-purpose hunting dogs once they were turned loose in large game coverts for hunting foxes or other quarry. They also served to drive game towards waiting hunters, as beagles do with rabbits. They were also … Read more

Antibiotics for Dogs

Antibiotics for Dogs

Antibiotics for dogs are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They can help deal with ear infections, bacterial skin issues as well as mouth ulcers and sore throats which may be the sign of an underlying infection. While they have been traditionally developed for use on humans, they also have great potential when given … Read more