Walking your dog Walk your dog in the early morning or evening when it is cooler outside.  If your dog is unfit, overweight or has breathing difficulties, consider reducing the length of their walk when it is noticeably hot.  If you usually play fetch on your walk, reduce the amount of play time as your … Continue reading Hot weather advice for dog owners

Treats are great as a training aid, a distraction, or perhaps just as a treat in its own right. However, all treats are not created equal; some can give your dog an upset stomach and even cause harm. Let’s look at some common dog treats… Rawhide Chewing rawhide sticks and bones can be good for … Continue reading Dog treats

The Onion Family Onion, garlic and chives can cause stomach upset and red blood cell damage. Symptoms may appear up to a few days later after consumption. Chocolate Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. All human chocolate is toxic but darker chocolate is more toxic … Continue reading 17 foods not to give your dog

Flat and rope leads Flat leads come in many different materials and are usually between 4 and 8 feet long. They clip on to your dog’s collar. There are also rope leads, which tend to be very strong (perhaps more suited to larger dogs). When buying a flat lead, or any lead for that matter, … Continue reading Guide to Choosing a Dog Lead