Finer Dogs

Dog Paw Maintenance Hey folks, I love dog paws, so much that they are even in the logo of my blog and site! They are so cute and beautiful but you have to put some effort into maintaining them. In order to keep them nice and healthy a little bit of work is required and below are some tips and ideas for you all. Pedicures – without doubt a must for all dogs (and people). If your dog’s nails grow too long they need to be trimmed. Especially for those dogs that are not too active. A general rule of...

Excited Jack Russell Hey Everyone, Today just have a simple post. Recently at the Crufts event in Birmingham, UK during one of the competitions, a lovely Jack Russell got a little too excited for the occasion. It is incredible the talent these dogs have and sometimes it does not go to plan so enjoy the video:   Certainly brought a smile to my face and just glad he didn’t get injured! But just looking at it shows just how talented and smart dogs are to pull of these amazing feats. Yes he did not have a great day, but imagine...

Dog Body Language Hey Everyone, I always dream about my dog and wish they could talk to me! However we know it’s not possible for it to happen, so we have to go by body language and other signs. It can be frustrating especially at the start to really understand what they want and need. They are clearly trying to communicate, but we are just not able to understand each other straight away. As they cannot speak they will use body language and the limited sounds they can make through barking. We often forget how important body language is in...

How Can A Dog Lose Weight?  Well the best option is not to actually reach this stage! However we know just like us humans, certain events can happen, or during some time period extra weight can be put on. So how do you go about getting your dog to lose weight if that has happened? Being healthy and not overweight leads to a happier and longer life. It cuts out the risk to diseases and medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and many more. Many of these can potentially be life threatening.  It is important...

How Many Dogs? How many dogs do you have? A very common question I’m asked regularly, along with is there such a thing as too many dogs? Not sure what your opinion is but I don’t think there can be too many dogs at home! It all depends on your circumstances, and preferences really. Most people have one or two, although many do want more. I just believe there are some factors to consider before getting a dog, whether that is one or many: Ability to care for the dogs – you must be able to actually for the new...