Guides to Keeping Dogs
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Dogs & Babies
Many parents swear that keeping a dog is great practice for looking after young children. Both require attention and teaching, both will try...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Exercising
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...
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Entertainment
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...
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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...
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Benefits 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...
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FAQs
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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