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  • Struggling to keep your dog busy? Look no further!

    Struggling to keep your dog busy? Look no further!

    I’ve been asked for toy recommendations a lot, and due to lack of time, I haven’t really kept up with writeups or reviews – and some have been bought before this blog started so by this point the toys are not new. But to save writing the recommendations again and again, I’ve collected some all… Read more

  • The complex issue of neutering dogs: a research review

    The complex issue of neutering dogs: a research review

    Ever since we got Grace, I have been grappling with the decision of neutering. For now, we are keeping her intact but at some point in the next 2 years we need to think about it seriously so I started collecting evidence. I still haven’t read everything in detail because there is so much to… Read more

  • Look into the eyes: the importance of DNA screening

    Look into the eyes: the importance of DNA screening

    I read about dog eye problems this morning after seeing the sad story of yet another spaniel and came across this article on issues that different breeds are prone to. Despite what many people think, crossbreeds are not exempt from this – they get genes from both sides and some of these do not manifest… Read more

  • All the sniffs: building a sensory garden for dogs

    All the sniffs: building a sensory garden for dogs

    Last year I stumbled across the concept of sensory garden for dogs and I instantly knew I wanted to create one. It’s now been a year and I thought I’d share my experience since it’s now the peak season for gardening!  What is a sensory garden? A sensory garden is quite simply a garden that… Read more

  • Adopt or “shop”? Some things to consider whichever path you choose

    Adopt or “shop”? Some things to consider whichever path you choose

    In the past couple of months I’ve seen an increasing number of questions from people wanting to get a dog or a puppy on diferent Facebook groups. Without fail, the majority of comments simply state “adopt don’t shop”, and it seems that many people equate the choice to be a shelter adoption or a puppy… Read more

  • Toy review: Beeztees Wigglex

    Toy review: Beeztees Wigglex

    It’s spring! And time for garden brain games to come out of storage – among them this brilliant toy, Beeztees Wigglex. It’s big-ish, so suits a medium/large dog, weighted at the bottom so it’s quite difficult to topple over enough for treats to fall out (despite the big holes at the top). It’s also great… Read more