A Shopping List For Every New Dog Owner

If you have never had a dog before, knowing what to buy can seem overwhelming. To get you started, here are some items that should be necessary for any new dog owner. A baby gate Okay, so your dog may not be a puppy, but there will still be some areas in the house where…

Professional dog walkers in Maidstone

What does a professional dog walker in Maidstone does and what they don’t! What a blog post to set myself to write but I think it’s time. I am not an industry leader, far from it but I am a stubborn old moo with very specific ideas and opinions about pretty much everything!  I have been…

SHOWHAS Pet Water Bottle

SHOWHAS Silicone Pet Water Bottle Review

I don’t usually review things for this blog but I have found a new favourite toy that I want to share with you guys.  The SHOWHAS silcone pet water bottle. At the time of writing this we are having a heatwave, well for Britain anyway so I have yet again been on a search for…

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Dog Emotions and How To Spot Them

Whether you have just decided to get a new dog or you have had one for a while, one of the joys of dog ownership is getting to know their unique personality traits. Just like human beings, your pooch will go through various moods throughout the day, but you may struggle to pick up on…

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Dog Walking Code of Ethics

The Poppy and Pals Dog Walking Code Of Ethics Due to an extreme amount of media hype in recent years about just how much money there is to earn in the pet care industry there are a lot of dog walkers popping up and although most of them are well meaning unfortunately not all have…

Mastering Doggy After-Care

Medical care for your pet is very important The short time after an operation or other medical procedure can be very dangerous for your pet. At this point, their body is very sensitive. But, they are unaware of this. This means that they will try to live their life normally; while you have to pick…

Feeding Your Fussy Furry Friend

Pets add to your life Pets are wonderful things. They give people the chance to avoid loneliness. They give parents a way to teach their kids how to look after something. But, most of all, your pets are an extension of your family. To them, you are everything in their life. And, with this comes…

Best Pet For The Kids

Pets are fascinating for children Kids love pets. It is undeniable. They can grow up with an animal companion which does wonders for them and their health for a huge glut of reasons. Yet choosing the right animal for your children can be quite a tough decision to make. They will think they know what…

Essential Purchases For Your First Canine Furry Friend

  In all the excitement of getting a new furry friend, the sheer number of things on your shopping list can get quite overwhelming. From chew toys to ID tags, their bed to their grooming supplies, there’s a lot to remember. So here’s a handy list for you, so you don’t forget something crucial when…

5 Simple Strategies For A Cleaner Dog

As a dog owner, you will be enjoying the benefits of looking after your pooch. Dog ownership gives you companionship, mental stimulation, and a sense of purpose in some respects. And let’s not forget how much fun you and your pet will have, and how often they make you smile and laugh!   Of course,…

A Lot Like Us But On Four Legs

People who don’t own pets often shake their heads in dismay when they see pet owners treating their animals like human beings. But actually, treating a pet like a dog or cat similar to a human being does make sense because in certain ways they are a lot like us. You might not believe this…

Cat Sitting Maidstone – What is included

It’s THAT time of year again… cat sitting season.  The season we love to hate.  Why? Because we get told how to do our job, that it’s easy, that we are too expensive… blah blah blah. Cat Sitting Maidstone – What is included So what is REALLY included in our cat sitting service. A free…

Reasons to get a rat as a pet

Reasons to get a rat as a pet In honour of world rat day, yes that’s really a thing here so here are reasons to get a rat as a pet.  I know you have heard the myths they bite, they smell they carry diseases.  Blah blah blah. Well yep chances are if you get bitten…

Buying your pup from a free ad?

Buying your pup from a free ad?

Buying your pup from a free ad? Do you know the facts? It would take the coldest of hearts not to fall in love with the first fluffy bundle of puppy breath that wonders out of the whelping box to meet you.  But do you really know where that puppy has come from?   We have all…

What questions to ask your dog walker

Three questions to ask your dog walker

Three questions to ask your dog walker I spend half my working life trying to justify why owners need to really vet their pet care service carefully.  It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of using the cheapest or the one with the impressive sign written van but what does that mean for your dog?…

Dog friendly pub in maidstone

Dog Friendly Pubs in Maidstone

Dog Friendly Pubs in Maidstone. What could be better than a Sunday spring walk with your pooch followed by a pint? Here are our top 3 dog friendly pubs in Maidstone. The Hook and Hatchet Inn, Hucking (Copyright the Hook and the Hatchet) It’s the little things that count and these guys prove their love for…

Help! My dogs a teenager.

HELP! My dogs a teenager.

Help! My dogs a teenager.   Firstly if your spot a change in behaviour consider getting a vet check.  Hormonal changes, brain issues and other medical problems can all change a dogs behaviour and need to be taken seriously. Age can obviously also change your dogs need behaviour.  If you have done your research you will…

Dog ID Tags and the Law

Dog ID Tags and the Law. In the UK, the Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address of the owner, we advise you include your phone number for quick return if your dog is found.  Dog ID Tags and the…

Christmas Safety Tips For Your Pet

Christmas Safety Tips For Your Pet

Christmas Safety Tips For Your Pet   Give him an escape route If it all gets too much a nice inviting crate with blankets to make a den with a tasty stuffed kong will help your dog feel safe. Cats need a quiet area too, on your bed, in a wardrobe any where he can escape…