Inside The Canine Mind: Why Sensory Enrichment Matters February 04, 2026 • Health & Wellness (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Dogs experience life through a rich mix of smells, sounds, textures, and movement. While daily walks and meals meet basic needs, the canine brain thrives on varied input that challenges attention and…
Lizzie is fostered in Norwich Norfolk. Lizzie is a medium sized crossbreed aged around four to five years old. Lizzie came into our care around a year ago after we met her on a trip to the Botosani public shelter in Romania. She was scarily emaciated back then and we did wonder if she would…
Geoffrey fostered King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Geoffrey is a smallish crossbreed boy of around 6 years old. Geoffrey came to us in the UK recently from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. How this shy, gentle boy survived in the harsh conditions there we’ll never know. He is now in a foster home and is starting…
Looking for a great homemade dog treat recipe that is perfect for gift giving? These mason jar dog snacks aren’t just easy to make, with the added jar they’re also great for giving to fellow doggie parents! Of course, you could easily make them for Fido and store them in a plastic container without the…
Minty is a 6-year-old male Cross-Breed. He is described as a beautiful boy with a charming personality that has clearly helped him through some tough times. His affectionate and fun nature shines through in everything he does. He previously spent six months in Lancram and narrowly escaped with his life, which makes his gentle and…
Okay, I’ll admit that my dog and I are a little late on the Heated Rivalry train. However, after just finishing the series, we are forever changed. Now neither of us can listen to “I’ll Believe in Anything” by Wolf Parade without crying. Anyway, my dog and I wanted to celebrate this delightful series by…
Not that long ago, a neighbor knocked on my door in a panic. One of her dogs had suddenly collapsed, and she didn’t know what to do. I dropped everything, ran to her house, finding her dog in shock from internal bleeding related to a spleen tumour. We rushed her poor dog to the emergency…
As I wandered the floor of one of the largest pet industry trade shows, a veterinarian from one of the booths caught my attention and showed me a new dog toothbrush design. I explained that I was attending the trade show as “media”, not as a buyer like most attendees, and that I don’t brush…
Your best defense against kennel nose in dogs is to start when the dog’s a puppy, properly training so that he learns that a kennel, crate, or ex-pen is not a bad thing. Credit: Os Tartarouchos | Getty Images Anyone who has had a dog who was stressed in their crate is sadly familiar with…
I get it how frustrating it can be when you’re ready for bed and your puppy suddenly decides it’s time do zoomies around the living room. Many Dachshund owners are surprised when their pup seems to get a sudden burst of energy in the evening instead of winding down. This behavior is so common it…
