It is the law of the land that all dogs must wear an identity tag of some description. Most owners of dogs tend to purchase the standard dog tag; one that is round in shape or one that resembles a dog bone.

The inscription on a dog tag can be a name and telephone number, or the dog’s name and the owners address details.

There are a number of specialised firms that will keep your dog’s details on a register; a telephone call with an identity number will show up the address details required for a speedy reconciliation of owner and dog.

It is important to remember that, if moving home or having changed (more…)

Christmas is around the corner, and no doubt many people will plan on eating and drinking more than any sane person would, spending far too much money and grinding their teeth to stumps with the stress of cooking a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

These are some of the reasons why many of us prefer to get away from it all during the festive season. If you’re attracted to the thought of a stress free Chrimble, this might be for you. Unless you’re hell-bent on going abroad and are willing to leave your pet dog to the tender mercies of a kennel, you will probably find yourself searching for a dog friendly hotel within the UK so that you and your pooch can both fall asleep in front of the TV after the prerequisite Bond film.

The chances are that you’ll want to go somewhere that your pet will (more…)

When choosing a new puppy and after having decided on a smaller breed of dog, it is important that you purchase a dog collar which has been manufactured especially for small dogs.

A dog collar for a medium to large breed of dog can harm a small dog. Small dog collars should be fitted snugly around a puppy’s neck; a collar that is too loose could strangle a puppy.

If your dog is around 5 pounds in weight, the collar should measure approximately eight inches. It is always best to take your new dog with you and try the dog collar on, if that is not possible or you prefer to order online, read the information (more…)

If your favourite breed of dog is in the larger group of dogs, even when he is at the puppy stage of life you may find it difficult to choose the correct sized dog collar. A puppy grows very quickly, more so with a larger dog. When at the puppy stage, a dog collar does not have to be expensive but as he grows and as his neck reaches its full width, a comfortable quality collar is essential.

However, there is no need to splash out and purchase an expensive leather collar, unless that is your preference, as a simple nylon puppy collar will suffice to begin with. Make sure the fit is correct, do not choose a heavy collar that will weigh heavy on a puppy’s neck, at the same time check the buckle fits well and does not hamper his movements.

You should be able to fit two of your fingers underneath the dog collar. Some collars may be too long, so trim the excess amount as it will (more…)

When the cold and wet weather is on its way, a dog can benefit from wearing a dog coat to keep him warm and dry. A dog that loves to run around in a park, diving through bushes and rolling about on the grass, will be glad you purchased a quality dog coat which will save him from getting cuts and scratches.

It is worth paying a little more for a dog coat that is going to stand up to wear and tear for many years to come, but obviously a puppy will require more than one new dog coat until he reaches adulthood.

Here are some top tips when purchasing a dog coat for either a puppy or a dog:

Measure from the base of your dog’s neck to the start of his tail, if your pet is (more…)