Progress is messy. Dogs improve, regress, improve again, plateau, then suddenly surprise you months later with major long-term improvement. The road is jagged. But over time, if the work is done properly and consistently, many dogs can improve dramatically. 4. Consistency: The Quiet Difference-Maker Dog behavior professionals can usually tell very quickly whether owners are…
You’re rolling sushi, a sheet of nori slips onto the floor, and your dog hoovers it up before you can blink. Now you’re wondering whether that was harmless or something to worry about. The short answer is that plain, unseasoned nori is generally safe for dogs in very small amounts. But there’s more to the…
Dogs are curious creatures, often exploring their surroundings with their noses and mouths. While their curiosity is endearing, it can also lead to dangerous encounters with everyday household items. Many common items, seemingly harmless to us, can pose significant risks to our canine companions. Here are ten such items that dog owners should be cautious…
Olives are a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, and it is only natural to wonder whether your dog can share a bite. The short answer is yes — plain olives are generally safe for dogs in small amounts. However, “safe” comes with important conditions. The type of olive, how it was prepared, and how much your…
Fry is a small crossbreed aged around five years old. Fry fostered Norwich Norfolk. Fry initially came into our care several months ago from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. He was a submissive little chap who had quite a hard time in there. He was quite quickly adopted and for a while things went…
Our extra special girl Hettie is approximately seven years old and a medium sized hound cross with absolutely stunning ears. Hettie weighs twenty kilos and measures fourteen inches from shoulder to paw. Very sadly Hettie was surrendered to our Cyprus shelter by her extremely distressed elderly owner who was unable to keep her. Hettie is…
Conga is a medium sized crossbreed aged around four years old. Conga fostered Norwich Norfolk. Previously to arriving in the UK recently, Conga has spent the whole of his life in the Botosani public shelter in Romania. Astonishingly he has retained a happy disposition and love of humans despite the awful conditions there. Conga is…
Sienna is a medium sized crossbreed aged around seven years old. Sienna fostered Norwich Norfolk. This sweet little girl has had a torturous existence in the Botosani public shelter in Romania for around a year, we don’t know how long she suffered prior to this. Poor Sienna has had chronic and painful ear issues that…
LOLA— The Labrador Heart Everyone Falls For! Lola is a 2.5 year old female Labrador Retriever She was never meant for a cage. A free spirit trapped in a cramped space, surrounded by stress she could not escape. When other dogs attacked her, she was badly wounded — not because she was weak, but because…
Traveling abroad with a pet is one of the most rewarding experiences you can share together. But when your animal gets sick or injured far from home, knowing how to find a vet in a foreign country can feel overwhelming and stressful. The good news is that with a little preparation before you leave, finding…
