Karen's Blog
Do you really need to buy more dog toys?
It is impossible to miss that Christmas is well and truly underway, in our shops at least. I am always a little bothered by its early arrival but I [...]
How to keep your dog healthy at Christmas
Christmas is a time for eating plenty, and often we eat too much because the food is just so delicious! The same might apply to our dogs. Here are [...]
How to keep Christmas safe for our companions
Pets must wonder what on earth is happening when Christmas time arrives. Their usual routine and everyday potterings are turned upside down with the sudden appearance of a Christmas [...]
12 dog days of Christmas – simple dog training exercises
Here’s a little dog training tips challenge for you over the Christmas break. There is one activity per day, and at the end of it, you and your dog [...]
Christmas present ideas for dogs
When you buy your dog any present, always stop and ask yourself – is this for the dog, or is this for me? Here are some ideas for Christmas [...]
Does my dog need a coat?
With the recent lashing rain and low temperatures, it has made dog walks a rather brave experience. Not to mention their arriving home smothered in mud, we dog owners [...]
House training in winter
I always get more enquiries from dog owners on what to do about the increase in ‘little accidents’ indoors in wintertime. You may even have noticed that thanks to [...]
Making older dogs more comfortable during winter
So, if you have an older dog, what’s the best way to make winter nicer for them? Oldies can enjoy the winter too – but there are lots of [...]
Five ideas to cool down your dog this summer!
Thought I would share a few snippets after I asked you what you are all doing to keep your dogs cool this summer! Dogs, if my terrier is anything [...]
Social rules around dogs and puppies
Dogs live in human society as pets, so it’s essential we take precautions to teach them all the right social rules. You will need to plan for this long [...]
My puppy needs friends!
Does your puppy have lots of friends already, or did you only just get a pup and then aren’t sure whether you even know anyone with another dog? Are [...]
What does my dog’s barking mean?
Helping you work out what type of bark you’re witnessing is about context as well as sound pattern and volume. If your dog barks lunging forward and then backing [...]
Does your dog bark?
Does your dog bark? Is it embarrassing? Do you know why they're barking? Or is it just something they do to everything they notice? Some dogs bark more than [...]
Tips for better lead handling for your dog
Often, once we have taught our dogs a command, the temptation to use the lead to implement it seems to become overwhelming. The lead becomes an encouragement, a reminder, [...]
Labrador Guide
Labrador Worldwide’s Top Ten Guide to Being a Worthy Owner Today’s Christmas tinselly wrapped offering is a devoted piece all about our most popular breed – Labradors! They come [...]