Dogs

Dogs can make delightful pets, but before you decide to take on this new responsibility, please look into and consider carefully the needs of dogs and remember that these animals will rely on you to meet their needs every day of the year.

Dogs need a secure and comfortable living environment with lots of enrichment; this may be indoors, indoors and outdoors, or outdoors (but we believe that dogs should be allowed inside as they are part of the family).

Dogs need a premium food for energy and health, and access to water at all times.

Desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and regular vet visits all play their part in keeping your dog or puppy healthy.

The squishy face, the short and cuddly body, the big adoring eyes – these are some of the many features that attract people to breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, British bulldogs, Persian cats and Scottish fold cats.

Understanding dog behaviour and making an effort to work with your dog to teach him/her about acceptable behaviours will strengthen your relationship and make life better for you both.

Once you have decided that you are going to bring a dog into your life (after some research and careful thinking about whether a dog is right for you and how to look after a dog), it is important that you make some preparations before getting your dog/puppy.

Taking your new dog or puppy home is exciting, but there are a few things to consider for the best start.

Moving can be a stressful experience for both dogs and owners. Here are some tips to make things easier.

My dog Phoebe barks every time I come home from work. Why does she do this, and do you have any tips to make her stop?