Guides to Keeping Dogs
Introduction
Our dog guide covers everything you need to know about looking after your dog.
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Getting a Dog?
Dogs are great, as we are sure you already know! They are also a long-term commitment, so with the following considerations, you’ll be closer to...
Dog Breed Groups
Dog Breed Groups are essentially trait groupings that categorise dogs by their behaviour and the roles that they were once bred for...
Pedigree or Crossbreed?
The question is, should you get a pedigree, a crossbreed or a mixed breed dog? It’s important to do your homework and ...
Daily Care & Welfare
Daily care of a dog is a lot more than just feeding and walking. You will also need to know how to groom your dog properly as well as...
Read moreDogs & Babies
Many parents swear that keeping a dog is great practice for looking after young children. Both require attention and teaching, both will try...
7 Best Breeds with Children
The best all round family dog breeds are those who can tolerate all kinds of behaviour, from screaming and shouting...
6 Best Hypoallergenic Dogs
While there are no 100% hypoallergenic breeds, there are non-shedding dogs that don’t shed nearly as much hair and dander...
Second Dog?
Dogs love nothing more than attention and affection, whether it be from you or their fellow dog friends. They can be perfectly happy...
Training
This is where it all begins... You are about to start one of the most rewarding parts of owning a dog. Training your dog is a fantastic way to...
Read moreExercising
It's easy to get frustrated with the so called "chore" of walking your dog (especially during cold or wet weather), but striving to make...
Read moreEntertainment
Active dogs are happy dogs! Making sure your dog is stimulated while you’re away is essential to their health and well-being. Access to dog toys...
Feeding Scraps, Bones & More
Should you feed your dog left overs, processed foods and kitchen scraps? How about bones, raw or cooked eggs, fish, grain/cereal/rice...
Read moreBenefits of Raw Meat
Before dogs were domesticated their diet was mainly made up of raw meat, which included muscle meat, organs and bones. They would also eat...
Read moreFAQs
Why does my dog follow me everywhere? This is mainly down to your dog's natural instinct. As a pup your dog would...
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