Spotlight on Lungworm

Nationwide campaign launched to help educate owners of potentially fatal risks Show date: 21st March 2012   Show time: 4pm Last year’s damp summer and mild winter conditions have proved ideal for slug and snail populations, leading experts to warn of a continued spread of lungworm (A. vasorum) in the UK. All dog owners are being […]

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Microfibre Store is celebrating Pet Product of the Year 2013

The Microfibre Store is celebrating after scooping the Pet Product of the Year 2013 title in the Innovation Awards at the equine trade show BETA International at NEC, Birmingham this week.
 
Available in sizes small to extra large, the Doggy Bag, which was launched at last year’s Crufts, is designed to keep dogs clean, dry

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Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Pet Behaviourist – how to find a dog or cat behaviourist

With so many people offering dog training or cat behaviour services and with seemingly every other pet owner who has an opinion, it can be a really daunting place to be when looking for help with a pet behaviour problem. That’s why Animal Behaviour Specialist Jez Rose has put together this Top 10 Tips for Choosing a

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Food Guarding Poster Released in Association with Vet’s Kitchen – how to stop dog’s growling around their food

One of the most serious and problematic behaviour complaints of pet dog owners is dogs who snarl, growl or otherwise demonstrate guarding behaviour in the presence of food or prized objects such as bones and toys. Outdated methods of removing the dog’s food to demonstrate dominance are not only ineffective and dangerous but often exacerbate

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Do I have to use food to train my dog? Is training a dog with food bribing?

A question I am often asked when referring to reinforcing the dog’s desirable behaviour with a treat, or using a clicker and following up with a treat is: “Do I have to use food to train my dog?” You don’t have to use any particular tool to train your dog. Professionals like food because it is one

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