Dog Blog

Incredibly, we are entrusted with our adorable puppies from 8 weeks of age. They’re already running around, exploring, learning and sticking their noses into anything and everything. It’s at this age we might like to start thinking about accessories such as collars and identification to protect our pups. Some pups may already be used to having a soft fabric collar on. Most breeders use a soft strap fastened with velcro which helps them identify pups from birth plus gives them exposure to wearing a collar. I like to follow on with the idea of a starter collar for puppies. My...

Happy 2019 Ruffies, we’re well into the swing of things and I’d like to start this year off by letting you know what’s been happening and what’s in store. WHAT'S HAPPENEDA lot of you are aware I added a new member to the family recently. Colt will be making cameos here and there. In the meantime, he is giving us a lot to deal with – both grief and friendship. (In actual fact, it’s taking me 25 minutes to write this much because I keep getting interrupted!) Colt will be a show dog, compete alongside ShopDog in DockDogs and when...

Lots of dog sports are coming back into season and in this blog we’d like to explain what they’re all about! Grab a coffee and read on…

Leaves are falling, temps are dropping, mornings are getting chilly – it’s perfect weather for morning hikes! Actually, it’s perfect weather in general because now you can play with your pooch at any time of the day without too much worry of getting overheated or too cold.At this time of year, we’re thinking about heading to dog-friendly pubs with outdoor fires, cosy decks and hearty meals. Cuddle up with pup and enjoy some chilly morning breakfasts and late weekend lunches with friends. Why not organise a multi-dog walk to a café and back, to burn off some energy?If you’re a...