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Introducing a new puppy to the home often brings bundles of joy to the household. However, while this joy may be felt by the human occupants, the current and older canine in the family may not necessarily relish in the excitement. While it is certainly possible for both the young pup and senior dog to form an instant rapport, more...

  Golden Retrievers are naturally friendly, calm and controlled dogs, surely they don’t need any socializing? Well, actually no, that isn’t entirely true. But hold on, don’t panic! This doesn’t mean they need endless amounts of rigorous socializing either, in fact just a little effort really can go a long way. While it is true that Golden Retrievers are one...

When you first bring home that cute little bundle of fun, its hard to imagine that one day it will be an old dog, and its a change that can spring up on you very suddenly. Though we are told ‘You can’t teach an old dog, new tricks’, if you do know the right ‘tricks’ to care for your ageing...

Cats and dogs! They are famous for not getting along right? And it would be crazy to live with both these furry creatures in your home! Not so fast, it is far from impossible, and can be great for both your cat and your dog. But there are a few things you have to think about first… Perhaps one of...

There is no time our dogs are happier than when they are out on their ‘walkies’! They get the exercise, interaction and all the sniffing that they love. But as owners, we are confronted with whether it is better, and safer, to have our dogs on the leash or walking free. We all know that dogs are freedom loving creatures,...