Paul O’Grady For The Love of Dogs – Season Nine Episode One review

Paul O’Grady’s For The Love of Dogs is back on our TV screens, offering a weekly dose of heartwarming tales with equal measures of giggles and ugly crying. The five-part series will see the dog-loving TV presenter return to Battersea…

How my dogs got me through lockdown – and helped me build a stronger bond with them

It’s no secret that pets are beneficial for both mental and physical wellbeing, from lowering blood pressure to reducing anxiety. But this past 12 months, my dogs have been a lifeline. A year ago, I packed up my desk at…

Visiting Mow Cop Folly National Trust site with dogs

 Mow Cop Folly – also known locally as Mow Cop Castle – has been the first thing I see when I open my curtains each morning for 23 years.  I’m blessed with the best view in the house, and on…

Three indestructible dog chews your bull breed will struggle to break

The Scamps see toys and chews as a challenge. It’s like they set a mental timer and see how long it takes to annihilate a toy or chew. But, I have found a handful of indestructible dog chews that are…

10 Spring toxins harmful to dogs

The weather is getting warmer, Easter is coming and spring is, well, springing! But for your pooch, there can be a number of dangers that come with the season – from poisonous flowers, to toxic treats. Cheshire veterinary nurse Becky…

Canine Chaos – a punny card game to get you through lockdown

Jigsaws, Monopoly, Scrabble and pub quizzes have gotten my family and I through lockdown, but when I spotted Canine Chaos in the Boots Christmas sale, I knew we’d be adding it of the list of things to do when we’ve…

DIY dog friendly ‘Lindt’ bunny for Easter

The best part about Easter is Lindt chocolate bunnies, right? But of course, dogs can’t eat chocolate. Human chocolate contains the chemical theobromine, which is toxic to dogs. Seasonal events like Easter and Christmas often see more chocolate stored in…