How to Safely Get Mats Out of Dog Hair
That Sinking Feeling: Finding a Nasty Mat in Your Dog’s Fur There’s nothing quite like that feeling, is there? You’re giving your dog a proper fuss after a long, muddy stomp through the fields, and your fingers snag on it: a solid, tangled clump of fur. A proper, stubborn mat. My heart always sinks a […]
A Step-by-Step Method: How to Clean Dog Vomit from Carpet (For Fresh and Dried Stains)
The Unmistakable Sound of Carpet Calamity There are few sounds that can jolt a dog owner from a deep sleep, or make them leap from the sofa, quite like the pre-vomit ‘heave-ho’. You know the one. That guttural, rhythmic churning that signals imminent doom for the nearest patch of carpet. It’s a moment of pure, […]
How Much Wet Food Should My Dog Get? Getting Portions Right
Figuring Out Your Dog’s Dinner The rain was lashing against the kitchen window, a proper Peak District welcome. Inside, my collie, Bess, was staring at me with those ‘is it dinner time yet?’ eyes. I was staring at a new tin of dog food, utterly baffled by the chart on the back. A dog of […]
How Long Can a Dog Be in a Crate? A Plain-English Answer
From Peak District Puddles to Crate Conundrums The rain was doing that classic Peak District thing – coming down sideways – and I was staring at a brand-new puppy crate in the middle of the kitchen. Next to it, a small, furry creature was methodically un-stuffing a cushion, looking utterly pleased with his work. That’s […]
Meet the Nation’s Friendliest Dog Breeds: A No-Nonsense Look
What Makes a Dog Breed ‘Friendly’? The other day, I was out walking near Mam Tor, flask of tea in hand, when this great big ball of fluff came bounding over. It was a Newfoundland, and its tail was wagging so hard its whole body was wiggling. After a good chinwag with its owner, it […]
Can a Single Raisin Harm a Dog? What to Do Right Now
My Dog Just Ate a Raisin. Should I Panic? It’s a heart-stopping moment, isn’t it? One second you’re enjoying a slice of fruit loaf, the next a stray raisin has tumbled to the floor and been snaffled up by the dog before you can even shout “Leave it!”. Or perhaps the kids left a cereal […]
Why Does My Dog Sleep Under My Bed? A Complete Guide to Your Dog’s Behavior
Decoding Your Dog’s Under-the-Bed Habit The other night, a proper Peak District thunderstorm rolled in. The whole house was rattling. I did a quick headcount of the board of directors: Buster the Lab was flat out, dreaming of cheese, and Margo the cat hadn’t moved from her post on the radiator. But Fern, our whirlwind […]
Why Do Dogs Howl? A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Howls
The Ancestral Echo: A Peak District Prelude The other evening, a fox barked somewhere out on the moor. It’s a sharp, almost unsettling sound that cuts through the quiet of the Peaks. Before I’d even registered it, Fern, my live-wire Spaniel, was at the window, her head tilted. Then it started: a high-pitched, wobbly ‘ar-oooo’ […]
Why Is My Dog Being Sick After Drinking Water? A Practical Guide
Right Then, Let’s Talk About Puddles on the Kitchen Floor The other day, we got back from a proper yomp up Mam Tor. Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel, made a beeline for the water bowl and drank like she was trying to empty a reservoir. Thirty seconds later… whoosh. A perfect, crystal-clear puddle appeared […]
Why Is My Dog’s Teeth Chattering? A Plain-English Guide
That Odd Clacking Sound: Unpacking Why Your Dog’s Teeth are Chattering It’s a funny old sound, isn’t it? That rapid-fire clack-clack-clack of your dog’s jaw going like the clappers. I first heard it from Fern, my live-wire Spaniel, after a particularly bracing yomp up Mam Tor. She was soaked, happy, and her jaw was going […]