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How to walk your dog safely through the cold winter months
When it’s wet and windy outside, often the last thing you feel like doing is heading out for a walk. But even when it’s cold, ensuring your dog gets enough exercise is a must. Generally speaking, the average dog requires between 30 minutes and 2 hours of exercise every day. So if you spend the…
Read More2022 Wagging Tails Charity Calendar is now available to order!
The 2022 Wagging Tails Charity Calendar is now available to order! Featuring every finalist from our monthly Facebook photo competition this year’s Calendar will include over 40 dogs and is available for £7.00. A minimum of £3.00 from each Calendar will go directly to our fantastic partner charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People . To order…
Read MoreSpringtime awareness for dog owners
I’m sure like us you are delighted for the arrival of Spring, the blue skies, milder weather and (paws crossed) less muddy puddles for your dog to lie in – or is that just ours?! However, it also means the creepy crawlies are out in force and you’ll be sharing the countryside with wildlife, so…
Read MoreHow to maintain your dog’s optimum weight
Maintaining your pet’s weight so that they are in optimum health is extremely important. Here, Julie Butcher from Webbox offers some tips for maintaining your pet at a healthy weight. Pet obesity is becoming an increasing problem in the UK, with a 2021 study by the Royal Veterinary College finding that 1 in 14 dogs in the UK was…
Read MoreRemember your Dogs on the 5th November!
With bonfire night fast approaching you may have already heard fireworks being set off in your local area. For many of us we enjoy the sight, smell and sound but what about your dog? In our house, Lottie and Clara take a little while to get used to them – being a surprise to start off…
Read MoreHearing Dog Neve is now settled with her recipient
We are delighted that our little playful black pup Neve has completed all of her training and was placed earlier this year with her recipient Liz. There are so many people that made this match possible, not least Wagging Tails dog owners, carers and franchisees who supported us to fund our very own Hearing Dog.…
Read MoreLove your dog, save the planet!
Can you care for your dog while saving the planet? It might be a surprise to hear that dogs leave behind a hefty carbon pawprint, but we know it is possible to love and provide your dog with the best life, whilst at the same time showing some much-needed love to our planet. We look…
Read More5 Tips to keep your dog cool this summer!
With the weather set to heat up even more this week we thought we’d share some tips for helping to keep your dog cool. Adjust your walking time and duration. Aim for an early morning or late evening walk when the weather is cooler, choose areas that are more shady and have water sources for…
Read MoreSpringtime awareness for dogs and their owners
Given the amount of sunshine we’ve had recently, the leaves growing on trees and the fact daffodils are now being replaced by bluebells and the bleating coming from the fields around me I think it’s fair to say Spring is well under way. Spring is a glorious time of year and for dog owners often…
Read MoreNational Pet Month 2021
From April 1st – May 3rd animal lovers are celebrating National Pet Month (NPM). The aim is to promote responsible pet ownership and to help pet charities raise money and awareness. Throughout the month pet lovers come together for in-person and virtual events to help raise money for charity and share in the enjoyment of being a responsible…
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