Chancellor confirms National Living Wage will increase next year

More than three million workers will receive a pay boost after the chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025. 

Surrey park to trial commercial dog walking licensing scheme

A new dog walking licensing scheme is to be piloted in Nonsuch Park, Surrey, starting in April 2025.

Coroner set to raise issue of regulation with home secretary after dog walker killed

A coroner has reportedly expressed concern over "the lack of regulation to control dogs" after professional dog walker Natasha Johnston's death in Surrey in January.

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.

Industry News

Harwood boarder holds open day after renovation

Harwood boarder holds open day after renovation

A dog boarding facility in Harwood, Greater Manchester, has held an open weekend for  after undergoing an extensive renovation. Farm Cottage Boarding – formerly known as Shelley’s Kennels – was taken over by new owners Alice Holt and Bill Brown four weeks...

Hastings council leaders set to make dog control decision

Hastings council leaders set to make dog control decision

Hastings Borough Council’s cabinet is set to decide on changes to the town’s dog control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Monday (4 November). The town is currently covered by several dog exclusion zones, which can see dog walkers fined for bringing pets on to...

Edinburgh dog owners most confident with training

Edinburgh dog owners most confident with training

Edinburgh dog owners are most confident with training, new research reveals. The poll by PetPlan reveals Brighton (93%), Sheffield (90%), Southampton (88%), Liverpool (85%), London (84%), Norwich (83%), Newcastle (83%), and Cardiff (83%) lead the pack when it comes to...

Community dog grooming facility set to open in Hereford

Community dog grooming facility set to open in Hereford

Self-service dog wash firm Lucky Mutt is partnering with Herefordshire Council to establish a dog grooming facility at Widemarsh Common, Hereford. Lucky Mutt specialises in providing dog grooming services through community-focused facilities. Working in partnership...

Edinburgh kennels given green light

Edinburgh kennels given green light

Plans for a new dog kennel, with doggy daycare, on the outskirts of Edinburgh have been approved. Bark n’ Fly, which has been operating for 18 years, submitted plans for a new boarding facility in Newbridge, on agricultural land 200 metres north of Lochend Road....

Product News

Paleo Ridge launches senior range

Paleo Ridge launches senior range

Paleo Ridge, the manufacturer of premium raw dog food, has launched a new Senior Range, expanding its Paleo Plus collection. The range has been developed to cater to the dietary requirements of older dogs, providing advanced nutrition that supports digestion,...

Dr Veneta extends range

Dr Veneta extends range

The Dr Veneta dog food brand has launched a new recipe. Stay Well (Chicken & Rabbit, Apple & Pumpkin) recipe champions ingredients that are digestible and, in the case of rabbit, hypoallergenic. The food is designed to keep inflammation in check, while using...

Paleo Ridge expands Classic range

Paleo Ridge expands Classic range

Raw dog food manufacturer Paleo Ridge has launched two new boneless meals as part of its Classic range. Available in Beef and Lamb flavours, these single-protein meals contain high-quality meat and offal, made from high welfare British meat. The new boneless meals...

Viewpoint

Why your outdoor hard surfaces need autumn attention

Why your outdoor hard surfaces need autumn attention

Cheryl Harper, Managing Director of Greensleeves Lawn Care, shares her top tips for keeping your hard surfaces in top condition through the colder months and highlights the benefits of staying ahead of the seasonal curve. Sweep regularly Autumn is the perfect time to...

Do soundboards really help dogs communicate?

Do soundboards really help dogs communicate?

Devices that suggest they allow dogs to speak by pressing buttons linked to words or phrases are being hailed as the latest advancement between owners and their canine companions in communication, but beyond the entertainment value, but does this method of...

Keeping dogs safe on fireworks night

Keeping dogs safe on fireworks night

By Dog behaviour and training expert Nick Jones MA, who is partnering with ACME Whistles to tackle emotional distress caused by fireworks. Fireworks can be extremely frightening to dogs and exposure to the loud bangs and flashing lights can lead to serious health...

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