Are dogs natural swimmers? Many people assume that dogs are natural swimmers. Most dogs love the water and make a dash for the lake or sea. However, not all dogs are natural swimmers. Some dogs don’t like the water and some dogs can’t swim. In this article we’ll see which dogs do swim, which ones…
Best birthday cakes for dogs 2018 – Pamper your pooch on their special day
When it’s your best friend’s birthday, you’ll want a celebration. After all, in dog years they only get one birthday every seven years! How’d you like that! 🙁 As you probably know, a lot of human food is not healthy for dogs and some can be poisonous so don’t spoil their happy day with a…
Where should my dog sleep at night? – We explore all the options
Unless you have a new puppy or a new rescue dog, the question of where your dog should sleep was probably settled a long time ago! However, if the decision has still not been finalised or if you’re still wondering where your dog or puppy should sleep, read on. I would also appreciate your thoughts…
How to stop a dog from chewing his bed
In this article we’ll look at why dogs chew their bed and how to prevent it. Many of the suggestions here can also be used to stop dogs chewing other things. There are many reasons why dogs chew their beds or, indeed, other items they shouldn’t chew. Here we’ll concentrate on how to stop a…
Best male dog names, Best female dog names 2018
The definitive guide to choosing unique male and female dog names There are 100 ways to choose a name for you dog. If you have a Dalmation, 101! 🙂 Choosing a name for your dog is a big responsibility. You want a name that reflects your dog’s personality and, perhaps, says a little bit about…
Best chew proof dog beds 2018 – Beds your dog won’t destroy!
Is there such a thing as an indestructible dog bed? Yes! There are chew proof dog beds, chew resistant dog beds, and so-called indestructible dog beds. If you’re reading this, your dog has probably destroyed or chewed more than one bed. To learn more about this destructive habit and how it may be possible to…
Can dogs eat bacon? – Or other pork food?
Can dogs eat bacon? Can dogs eat sausage? And can dogs eat pork? What about ham? Or a bacon and egg sandwich??? If you want a short and simple answer, ot’s No! Although not necessarily to all types of pork and not to the whole of the sandwich! If you want to know why, or…
Kong chew toy for dogs review – Suggestions and problem-solving tips
Over at my request/plea for help in identifying a Satellite dog chew, I said that it was Murphy‘s favourite dog chew toy. I’ve realised that’s probably not the case. It was MY favourite dog chew toy because he loved it and it kept him busy for hours. HIS favourite chew toy is the Kong for…
Satellite Dog Chew – Do You Recognise This Dog Chew Toy?
The super Satellite dog chew This is – or was – Murphy‘s favourite dog chew toy. He chewed it so much that it stopped doing what it was supposed to do and went in the bin. I have not been able to find another one so I’m writing about it here to ask if anyone…
10 things my dog taught me – Life lessons from my Best Friend
Here are some of the things that my dog taught me – the wisdom of dogs should not be underestimated. Dogs change your life. If you’re a dog owner you’ll know that. The changes seem to sneak up on you unnoticed and simply become part of your normal life and routine. And, I’d venture to…