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Getting to Know the Vizsla: A Breed Guide   Vizslas are a distinct breed, one that is increasingly recognizable thanks to social media fame. Though you may have seen your first V, as they are affectionately known by many who own them, on Instagram, this dog has been around for a longer than you might think. Take a look back at the history of the breed and learn about what it takes to be the owner of a healthy, happy Vizsla.      Image by Pixabay History   Vizslas originated with the Magyar people in Europe, eventually becoming reserved as...

How to Balance Working from Home and Being a Dog Owner Many people are facing months of working from home. While this means you now have so much more time with your pets in a day, you still need to manage all of your work responsibilities. Our dogs don’t understand the concept of an important video call; they just want to play. What can you do to help both you and your dog manage this new work-from-home routine?   Invest in Some New Toys Back when you left home for the office every day, your dog probably spent most of...

This Spot is MINE: Can We Stop a Dog From Marking His Territory?   It’s always the same: your walks with Buster result in stop to pee quickly on telephone poles, mailboxes, lampposts, whatever.  Or, Dixie is squatting and letting out small amounts of pee every few feet, it seems. You wonder: how much can this pup pee? And why is he/she doing it?   Basically, dogs are territorial: they mark surroundings with a small bit of urine to let other dogs know that they consider the spots they’re marking THEIR territory. That bit of urine tells other dogs the...

4 Tips To Keep Your Pet Flea Free!   Keeping pets flea-free should be a top priority for any pet owner. Our best tip for this is to contact a pest control company such as https://integrumservices.co.uk/ to take care of the flea infestation. A professional will have all the equipment needed to keep your pet flea-free and will have access to all the insecticides needed to make sure your animals are no longer in danger. However, we know that cost can sometimes be an issue so we would recommend following the four tips below if you want to do it...

Choosing the Right Dog Bed to Keep Your Canine Comfy Sleep is so important, for humans and hounds alike. When you give a pet a home, you’re giving a loyal buddy a safe place to rest and relax. Choosing the right dog bed is a key part of that equation. Sure, your pup could just plop down on the floor — but today’s manufacturers design different kinds of canine beds for a reason! Read on to make more sensible slumber choices.    Traditional Bed This type of dog bed is basic yet functional. It’s short on special features, so you...