Dog Safety...
Below are our articles on the subject of Dog Safety. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Animal Shelter Safety
Making the decision to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or to offer your services as a volunteer is perhaps one of the most rewarding things you could decide to do....
Demonstrating that Dogs Are Not Dangerous If Handled Correctly
Sadly, in recent times dogs have received a lot of bad press. This has made parents wary about bringing a puppy into the home or even allowing...
Dog Health
Keeping your canine friend happy and healthy is one of the key responsibilities of a good dog owner. More so than any other pet, dogs require daily care and interaction...
Dog Laws in the UK
Dog ownership is a privilege that must be taken seriously. All dog owners must raise and care for their dogs in a specific manner - one that does not harm the dog in any...
Dog Safety for Kids
Statistics show that most serious dog bites involve children under 5 years of age and dogs that are actually known to them - such as the family pet or a neighbour's dog....
Dognapping
Pet lovers will be horrified to hear that according to new research dognapping is becoming the fastest-growing crime in the UK and is still on the increase, with the...
How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight
There are few things as scary as a loud, vicious dog fight and every dog owner lives in fear of their beloved pet becoming involved in a fight one day. What would...
Important Vaccinations for Dogs
Invariably, dog owners ask themselves: 'Do I really need to vaccinate my dog?' The short answer is yes.
Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune...
Introducing a Puppy to Other Dogs
Socialisation is one of the key factors towards creating a well-adjusted, reliable dog that is a pleasure to live with and there is no time more crucial for soc...
Is it Safe to Dye My Dog's Fur?
Dog grooming used to be a purely functional activity – something to keep your dog’s coat clean and in good condition, to prevent tangles and matting and for those...
Keeping Your Dog Safe in Winter
With the shortening of days and cooler temperatures, new hazards emerge for the dog owner to be aware of.
Dogs feel heat loss as much as we humans do.
When outside...
Outdoor Dog Safety
Those lazy, hazy days of summer are in full swing, and it is hot out there! If we're feeling the heat, just imagine how our pets are coping with all that fur on them....
Preparing Your Dog for Your Newborn
Congratulations! You've just found out that you're expecting an addition to your family. A family, which already includes one child - a child who will forever walk on...
Puppy Proof Your Home
Puppies are toddlers with fur. And we all know how inquisitive they both can be. Which means, prior to bringing the new fur ball home, it is important to do a clean...
Safe Communication With Your Dog
Despite the increasingly important roles that dogs play in our lives many of us still don’t know how to communicate properly with our canine friends nor how to read...
Safe DIY Dog Clipping at Home
If you own a breed of dog with a coat that grows continually – such as a Poodle or a Schnauzer – and needs to be clipped to maintain its shape, then regular monthly...
Safe Dog Breeds for Children
So you've finally succumbed to the constant pleas of Mummy, can we have a dog? Or you've decided that a family pet would be ideal to teach your children responsibility...
Safe Jogging with Your Dog
One of the most enjoyable ways of keeping fit is jogging with your dog and it has the added bonus of keeping your dog in shape too something that’s very important with...
Safe Toys for Your Dog
All dogs love to play and toys can be an important means of fighting boredom in dogs left alone and in preventing behavioural problems, such as destructive chewing or...
The 6 Training Commands That Can Save Your Dog's Life
We all know that training is important for our dogs – not only to ensure that they are well-mannered members of society but also to give them...
The Dangers of Interactive Dog Toys
Toys can be a wonderful source of fun and enjoyment for dogs – and can play an important role in keeping a dog entertained and preventing problem behaviour, such as...
