However, in the same way that we know we shouldn’t treat ourselves too much, it can be detrimental to your dog to treat them too often. Fortunately, most dogs will eat anything, including fruit and vegetables. They’re the obvious pick – they’re colourful, and come in a variety of textures and flavours.
Useful Dog Tips
Guide To Dog Walking In The Winter
Our dogs love to walk whatever the weather, so we’ve put together a series of handy guides to help you and your dogs navigate through the changing seasons right into winter.
The Peanut Butter Ingredient That Is Harmful For Your Dog
Most dogs love peanut butter. As soon as we take the jar out of the cupboard the office dogs come running, and stare longingly until we finally succumb and feed them a spoonful. No one really knows why they’re so obsessed, but the fact that they spend the next hour frantically licking their lips suggests that the subsequent hours of pleasure have something to do with it…Whilst the majority of peanut butter available is perfectly dog-friendly, some brands have started to use a sweetener that may prove harmful to your dog’s health.
Should You Let Your Dogs On Your Furniture?
It’s only natural that we, as owners, want to be as close to our dogs as we can, with the natural step to allow them to curl up on the sofa next to us. It can, however, come with a number of consequences, many of which could have long-term effects on both you and your dog.
How To Prepare For A Flea Free Summer
Unfortunately, fleas have evolved in such a way that there is no one product that can kill them at all stages of their life cycle. This means that it requires a a strong understanding of each stage to deal with the problem efficiently.
Garden Dangers For Pets: Poisonous Plants
Some of the most common plants in the UK are known to be toxic to our pets, meaning that we can often be unknowingly placing them in danger. Here are some of the most common plants in UK gardens that are known to be poisonous:
Does your dog really need to wear a coat this winter?
It’s getting a little chilly out there, you’ve probably put your heating on at home already and pulled your scarf and hat out of the cupboard, but does this mean you need to get your dog a coat too? There’s mixed opinions about dogs in clothes – those that think it’s cute and that the dog actually enjoys it or needs it and those that think it’s borderline cruelty.
Doggie Treats – What they can and cannot eat
Those who own dogs, work with dogs, or even know a dog, will have noticed that they eat pretty much anything they can get their paws on, and that they seem constantly hungry. Those people will also know that the food typically found in a doggie bowl is rather unappealing. It’s completely natural to want to treat your dog every so often, whether that be with the leftovers from your plate after dinner, or with a tasty treat cooked up especially for your furry pal. But have you ever wondered whether or not these delicious ”treats” are any good for them?
Crate training | Teach your puppy to love their crate!
So you’ve decided that crate training is the method for you. Now where to begin? We’ve put together a step by step guide on how to crate train your puppy.
Lost pet? Here’s what to do if you find a lost pet
It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare to lose their furry friend. Whenever we’re out and see a dog wandering around the park off their lead, we frantically search for the owner, if only for piece of mind.Here’s Tailster’s guide on what to do if you find a lost pet.
Our Guide To Travelling With Your Dog
Now that summer’s in full swing, all we want to do is be outdoors and make the most of the glorious weather (while it lasts…). What Could Be Better Than A Summer Road Trip? you ask – a summer road trip with your dog, of course!
Garden Dangers For Pets: Poisons And Hazards To Look Out For
Now that winter’s finally over, we’re all ready to make the most of the summer and lap up the sun (while it lasts). For many of us, that means prepping our garden for summer soirees and weekend barbecues, and giving the place a general spruce up. And, while we try to make our gardens look the best that they possibly can, there comes with it a risk to our pets that we may not consider.