Why Is My Dog Whining? A Practical Guide to Cracking the Code
Why Is My Dog Whining? A Practical Guide to Cracking the Code The other evening, I was trying to watch the telly. The house was quiet, save for the gentle hum of the fridge and the odd rumble from Margo, the cat, who’d claimed the best spot by the radiator. Then it started. A low, […]
Why Your Dog Smells Like Fish (And What to Do About It)
The Unmistakable Pong: Cracking the Case of the Fishy Dog The other afternoon, I was enjoying a rare moment of peace. Cup of tea in hand, rain lashing against the window pane, a perfect Peak District scene. Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel, trotted in from the garden, shook herself vigorously, and settled by my […]
How to Teach Your Dog to Roll Over: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Before You Begin: Gear Up for Success The other evening, I was trying to get Buster, my food-hoover of a Labrador, to do something more sophisticated than just ‘sit’ for the hundredth time. He just stared at me, then at the treat cupboard, as if to say, “The transaction is simple, human. Why complicate it?” […]
How to Safely Fatten Up Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Healthy Weight Gain
Is Your Dog a Bit *Too* Ribby? Here’s How to Tell The other week, I was giving Fern, my live-wire Spaniel, a good fuss behind the ears and noticed she felt a bit…bony. She’d just had a massive growth spurt and her energy output is, to put it mildly, astronomical. It got me thinking about […]
Why Does My Dog Have Dandruff? A Practical Guide to Causes & Fixes
Is That Snow? Nope, It’s Dog Dandruff on My Jumper… Again. There’s a certain moment of realisation every dog owner has. You’ve just had a lovely cuddle on the sofa, your dog trots off to cause some mild chaos, and you look down at your dark-coloured jumper to see a fine dusting of white flakes. […]
The Ultimate Guide: How to Get Dog Poop Out of Your Carpet (Fresh, Dried & Diarrhoea)
The Ultimate Guide: How to Get Dog Poop Out of Your Carpet (Fresh, Dried & Diarrhoea) There are few things that can make your heart sink quite like the squelch of a sock on a wet patch of carpet, followed by *that* smell. The other day, I came downstairs to find Buster, my food-obsessed Lab, […]
How Much Do Dog Groomers Really Make? A 2026 UK Salary Guide
How Much Do Dog Groomers Really Make in the UK? A Practical Guide The other day, Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel, decided the most interesting part of our Peak District walk was a bog. Not next to it, not around it, but right through the middle of it. She emerged looking less like a […]
Why Does My Dog Lick Me When I Pet Her? A Guide to Canine Kisses
Decoding Your Dog’s Licks: Affection, Communication, or Something Else? It’s a familiar scene in our house. I’m settled on the sofa with a cuppa, ready for a bit of telly. I start stroking Fern, our whirlwind of a Spaniel, behind the ears. Her leg starts thumping, her eyes go soft, and then it comes… the […]
Why Is My Dog Snoring? A Practical Guide to the Rumbles and Rattles
From Gentle Whuffles to Full-Blown Log-Sawing The other night, I was jolted awake by a noise that sounded like a small, asthmatic bear trying to start a stubborn lawnmower. It wasn’t a bear, of course. It was Buster, my food-obsessed Labrador, flat on his back, paws in the air, snoring with an enthusiasm that could […]
The Complete Guide to Removing Every Last Strand of Dog Hair From Your Car
A Peak District Guide to Defeating Canine Confetti in Your Car The other week, I offered a lift to a friend. A rare occasion where a human would be in the passenger seat, not a dog. I opened the door and was met with a moment of pure horror. The seat, the footwell, the dashboard… […]