My little Yorkie has a habit of having a mad 2 hours every night where she runs around like a lunatic – barking, panting and generally stressing out.   I’d seen the Thundershirt on ideas-4-pets and read that it’s recommended by vets and dog trainers but have to admit to being a little bit sceptical about [...]

Even people that are not animal lovers would agree that you always want the best for your best friend. If you have a dog, even one which spends the majority of its time indoors with the family, there may be times when it is safer or better for the dog to be in the garden [...]

Many people ask the question of whether a dog kennel really is all that necessary for their dogs. If your dog or dogs ever spend time in the garden or ever need a place for some peace and quiet then dog kennels could well the answer. A dog kennel means much more to your dog [...]

Dogs become part of your family and are greatly loved. Dogs are susceptible to all the aches and pains of aging in exactly the same way humans. The problem is that they cannot verbalise their discomfort the way we can. The signs of aging are unmistakable in a dog; no longer running around as exuberantly [...]

A caged animal is something that many people find strange, they believe that animals should be free and not in a caged environment. However, a dog cage is sometimes a very useful and very necessary part of owning a dog. You can use them in many instances to help your dog stay safe and become [...]

I read an article the other day about a dog owner who remembered being a small child and she was aware that her pet dog was lying around limp all day under a chair.  She remembered that her dog’s eyes were moving only occasionally but that because she was jut a child, she just carried [...]

Did you know that your dog thinks that all the human members in your family are members of the same pack as they are?  For this reason alone, it is essential that your dog quickly understands who is the real boss – the pack leader (ie. you and other members of your family) and that [...]

People often pose the question – should I let my child have a dog? There is no reason why you shouldn’t introduce a dog into your family if you have children, but it is worth remembering that very often the behaviour of a dog is highly influenced by the behaviour of the children around it. [...]

Dog cages can be useful when you first get your new puppy. Puppies get everywhere when they first come into your home and this is not always a good thing. Just like babies, puppies need to be toilet trained and also need lots of sleep, so a cage can be an excellent training tool in [...]

Having a brand-new puppy in your home can be a wonderful experience, but that precious little creature can also cause a great deal of tension, particularly during the first few days. If you’ve just purchased a puppy there are a few things you should bear in mind to make certain that your puppy grows up [...]