According to an article on the BBC, hospital admissions in the UK due to dog bites have increased by 5% in the last year. From May 2010 to April 2011 there were a total of 6,120 admission, up from 5,914 the previous 12 months. More worryingly, 1 in 6 of these involved children under 10. […]

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This Dog World Records Graphic was created by Pet365 – click the image to see the full size version. Our favourite is the dog that can wind a window down (manually) in just over 11 seconds… not bad considering they don’t have opposable thumbs!!

Dog exercise is an important part of training and caring for your dog.  Most dogs need at least one daily walk and without it you can find yourself with a very mischievous mutt! Doggy behavioural problems tend to stem from dogs feeling bored and isolated, suffering a lack of stimulation or not receiving adequate socialization […]

Now that you are ready to start training your dog, you might find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of information available, and the differences of opinion on the subject of training techniques. But don’t worry — we’ve distilled it down to the basics for you, because that’s all you need to get started.

Schutzhund training can be a little scary to the uninitiated. From the outside the dog sport tends to look rough, and the dogs involved can look menacing. For those familiar with Schutzhund training the sport is about raising obedient, confident dogs.

Although there is nothing wrong with giving your pet a balanced diet similar to yours, there are some human-safe foods that could be quite toxic to man’s best friend. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and chocolate, pet owners should be very careful not to feed their dogs any of the foods listed…

What’s a holiday without your best friend? Pet friendly hotels are the best way for you and your dog to see the sights. We’ve scoured the internet to find some of the world’s most welcoming hotels for dogs. Remember that travel is stressful on all of us sometimes. Try feeding your dog lightly before and […]