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Want to reward your dog with a treat from the house? Haven’t got the time to get down to the pet store? Don’t worry, because dog food doesn’t need to come in a tin or a bag to be safe to eat. In fact, it’s perfectly fine to feed your animal fruit, vegetables and proteins you’d normally eat yourself. It goes without saying that these foodstuffs shouldn’t be the primary part of a dog’s diet, but every now and then is fine. Here are five good choices – with caveats. Read More

Whether you’re a long-time lover of dogs who has owned both the sexes, or you’re thinking about getting a dog for the first time, you might have a different experience depending on whether they’re male or female. Much of what we’re going to talk about is anecdotal: some of it might be true in your experience, some of it might seem wildly off. But with that in mind, and acknowledging there are obvious sex differences between unneutered males and unspayed females, what are the general personality differences? Temperament… Read More

Tongues in the animal kingdom mean a lot more than they do to you or I. Dogs are perpetual lickers, whether it’s using their wet instrument on themselves or on others. The question is, what’s causing this behavior: what does it mean, and how should you respond to it – if at all? Let’s unpack the intention behind those licks and get to the bottom of a commonly asked question: why do dogs lick so often? Reason number one: It’s a natural way of showing affection… Read More

If you’re thinking about getting a dog for your young family and want to know what breed is right for you, great! Getting a new dog is a wonderfully exciting experience but choosing the right breed is all-important. While there a huge number of non-pedigree options you could consider, we’ve compiled a list of six pedigree breeds that all have their own strengths and very distinct personalities. From the Schnauzer, a lovable oddball that can roam the apartment on its own for hours on an end, to the child-loving Lab, there’s something here for everyone. Read More