Six dog friendly National Trust sites in Staffordshire

If you’re looking for something a little different to your average walk, there are dozens of dog friendly National Trust sites across the UK that welcome your four-legged friends. In Staffordshire, there are seven National Trust sites, of which six…

Dogs in hot weather – everything you need to know

This week has been el scortchio, so we’ve had the fans on, the iced treats out, the cool mats down and the paddling pool filled. It’s really important to help keep our dogs safe in this weather, because dehydration and…

Billy and Margot iced treats with real fruit

I adore those TikTok videos of dogs running out to the ice cream van to get their own 99, and Billy the labrador used to do the very same thing. The beautiful black lab would head to work with his…

Unpoppable dog paddling pool for cooling down in summer

Phoebe and Frank love to play with the hosepipe, and the hilarious water fountain we got them from B&M. They also love having a splash in streams on a walks, and a gentle paddle in the sea. So, I thought…

Willow, Trentham – dog-friendly restaurant where pups get their own bed!

Willow is Trentham Estate’s newest restaurant offering with a Mediterranean-inspired menu – and it’s 100% dog friendly. Over the weekend, my family and I took Phoebe, Frank and Winston to brunch at the latest Parogon Group venue. The Staffordshire based hospitality…

The 4-in-1 dog walking gadget that looks like a giant ice cream scoop

I’m a sucker for a gadget – particularly lazy hacks and things that serve a multi-functional purpose. I picked up this multifunctional pet water bottle online and decided to put it to the test to see how efficient it really…

The Barkie personal safety alarm designed to deter dog theives

Every dog owners biggest pet-parent anxiety is the thought of their pooch going missing, or getting stolen. And since the start of the pandemic, dog thefts have increased dramatically, with more and more owners becoming concerned for their pets’ safety.…