Adem Fehmi, Dog Behaviourist and Trainer for Barking Heads, explains why our dogs might react the way they do to fireworks – and the steps we can take to help them through this difficult period each year. Before we look at how to help our dogs, it is important to take some time to understand why […]
Archives for March 2024
Care home residents celebrate one year with Pets as Therapy Dog
At residential care home in Luton, Bedfordshire, the resident’s regular furry, four-legged visitor – Winnie – has had a lovely day celebrating her first anniversary of visiting the care home. Winnie – affectionately known as ‘Winnie The Pooch’ – is a cute Blue Roan coated Cockapoo. As a qualified Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog,enjoying fun […]
Doggie autumn hazards: vet explains what to look out for
As the leaves start to change colour and the air is getting cooler, autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors with your beloved four-legged friend. But this season comes with a unique set of challenges for dog owners. Sean McCormack, Head Vet at tails.com, shares some advice with dog owners on why they need […]
Dog who spent entire life in RSPCA kennels is searching for a home
A dog who was born in kennels is nearing the heartbreaking milestone of 650 days in RSPCA care – and has never had a home to call his own. Zen’s mum was part of an RSPCA cruelty case and he was born in RSPCA kennels around Christmas 2021. He was then moved to RSPCA Blackberry […]
Spaniel Aid at risk of losing Facebook page as Meta forbids dog adoption posts
an animal welfare charity working to finding homes for spaniels, when Meta began taking down posts seeking to rehome dogs claiming that they ‘violate community standards’ on ‘regulated goods’ – basically assuming that the posts were about the sale of dogs rather than adoption. Now, the situation has escalated to the point the charity is […]