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Ever thought of getting a Shetland Sheepdog?

The Shetland Sheepdog is a great little dog. The breed originates from the Shetland Islands off the North coast of Scotland. The breed is thought to have been the result of crosses between Scottish collies, the “Yakki” dogs of Greenland whalers, and th... Read >

5 handy hints for noise shy dogs

Bonfire night has to be the worst time of year for our pets. No longer is it a one day event - it seems to last for a couple of weeks. Dogs often react badly to fireworks causing them considerable stress. Here are some helpful hints to help beat the ba... Read >

4 top tips for leaving your dog

We all know what it’s like when we get a new dog, lots of cuddles and loves and lovely long walks, but we do have to leave them at some point so here are a few helpful hints to get it right. 1. Leave some music on This might sound crazy but leaving so... Read >

4 top tips for leaving your dog

We all know what it’s like when we get a new dog, lots of cuddles and loves and lovely long walks, but we do have to leave them at some point so here are a few helpful hints to get it right. 1. Leave some music on This might sound crazy but leaving so... Read >

5 handy hints for noise shy dogs

Bonfire night has to be the worst time of year for our pets. No longer is it a one day event - it seems to last for a couple of weeks. Dogs often react badly to fireworks causing them considerable stress. Here are some helpful hints to help beat the bang... Read >

6 stupid fishkeeping mistakes

1. Not testing your aquarium water Unfortunately you can't tell much about the chemistry of your water just by looking at it, or by merely looking at your fish. After all, vodka is clear, but you can't keep fish in it. A set of aquarium test kits should... Read >

5 ways to beat obesity in dogs

We all love to treat our dogs, but can we be killing them with kindness? Check out our 5 ways to help beat obesity in dogs. 1. Food Starting with the basics of what we feed our dogs is the best place to start. Dog food can contain high levels of pro... Read >

5 Spring Time Propagation Essentials

At the start of the season, which can be as early as January and February, keen gardeners are already looking to start sowing seeds indoors or in their greenhouses ready for them to be moved outdoors for hardening off later on in the year. To start t... Read >

Basic information on the German Shepherd dog

In general German Shepherds are obedient, loyal and has an excellent sense of smell. They are lively eager and highly trainable because of their desire to obey. The standard colours of German Shepherds are black with reddish brown, brown, tan or light ... Read >

Ten handy hints to feeding your dog correctly

In 1985 Professor Wolter of the Alfort National School of Veterinary Medicine, France came up with what he called the “ten commandments" to feeding your dogs. 1. Ensure there is always plenty of water to drink Water should always be available for your... Read >

5 tips when purchasing pond liner

The purpose of a pond liner is to create a water proof lining between the soil base and water of your pond. You could choose to purchase a moulded pond which will not need a pond liner but these will be restricted in size and also can prove to be quite c... Read >

5 of the leading fish tanks available to you

You might think that it is a simple process to choose a fish tank for your home, but there are so many styles and sizes of aquarium on the market that when you start to shop you might realise that there is much more to it than you first thought. But... Read >

3 ways to change your dog food without upsetting your dog

We all fancy a change from time to time and some dogs can be the same. Here are some handy hints to follow when you want to change your dog’s food. It is not the case that when your dog is on one dog food it can never be changed but care needs to be t... Read >

Buying a new puppy? It’s all very exciting when you a get a new puppy but what about the health conc

Owning a dog has great benefits and it can give you a great deal of pleasure. But they need care and attention and of course there will be the odd visit to the vets that you have to consider. Once you have your puppy it is recommended that you take the... Read >

The importance of high quality dog food

Many people think that as long as the dog has been fed then that’s all they need to do. This is wrong because the dog’s diet is such an important factor to their health and well-being. There are many dog foods out there on the market but which ones are... Read >