Industry News
West Bradford doggy daycare gets green light to expand
A doggy daycare in West Bradford, Lancashire, has had its expansion plans approved by the council. Eaves Hall Hounds, which is located on a 15-acre small holding in Clitheroe, currently looks after up to 24 dogs at a time and was looking to regularise this with Ribble...
Largs dog grooming salon celebrates first anniversary
A dog grooming salon in Largs, North Ayrshire, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Owner Lynsey Ewing had attempted to open a doggy daycare centre in Lovat Street in 2022, but instead opened a dog grooming salon in Brisbane Road a year ago. She told the Largs and...
Dog field set to open in Little Downham
A new dog field is set to open in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, in September. Becky Mulley O-Byrne, whose grandfather owned the field, has launched the venture with her father Brian Mulley. The field will also feature a splash area, long grass and agility equipment,...
Pet theft law comes into force
The Pet Abduction Act 2024, which will see anyone found guilty of pet theft in England or Northern Ireland face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both, has come into force. The new law recognises cats and dogs as sentient beings, not objects, capable of...
Broomfleet kennels makes changes after dog dies
A kennels in Broomfleet, East Yorkshire, has made changes after a daschund died after escaping from the facility. Gustav, a three-year-old brindle daschund, escaped from the Jarratt Hills Kennels and Cattery in Broomfleet, East Yorkshire, on 15 August while being...
Pencaitland to welcome home grooming salon
Plans for a new home dog grooming salon in Pencaitland, East Lothian, have been given the green light. Applicants Phillipa Headley and Tom Harley sought permission to convert the garage on Lamberton Court, in Pencaitland. The applicants anticipated that the business...
Product News
Karnlea launches new goat milk product
Karnlea has launched a new goat milk product that combines prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. Goat Milk Plus is whole goat milk powder with added ‘good bacteria’ for dogs and cats, which can be used to support their gut health and immune systems. Goat milk is...
Henry Wag makes drying range more sustainable
Henry Wag has revealed that its drying range is now made from Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified materials. The brand is using recycled plastic bottles to create the yarn used in the GRS drying items. Grant Rogers, Managing Director at Henry Wag, said:...
Pedigree Wholesale grows Cooper & Co dog treat range
Pedigree Wholesale has extended its Cooper & Co dog treat range with two new variants – Dental Crunchy biscuit treats and Fussy Semi-Moist biscuits. Cooper & Co was developed in-house by Pedigree Wholesale to provide a balanced diet for Cooper, the dog...
Viewpoint
Meet the DPA 2024 winners: Reservoir Doggy Resort & Spa
Earlier this year Reservoir Doggy Resort & Spa in Ripley, Derbyshire, won the Dog Professionals Awards 2024 for Best Pool and Best Boarding Facility. This week we catch up with owner Maria Smithem to discuss the company’s success. Can you tell us about your...
Protecting dogs from the sun
Searches for sun cream for dogs overtook searches for sun cream for babies this week for the first time ever in the UK, so the experts at Tails.com have shared insight into how dog professionals can prevent sun damage to the pets they are caring for. Can dogs get...
Dog-friendly plants to elevate your garden
By Sean McCormack, Head Vet at tails.com, with Soto Gardens. For those caring for dogs, sometimes keeping a garden and everything in it in pristine condition can be challenging. Naturally our four-legged friends want to sniff, taste, and explore everything in it...