Former pet professional given suspended prison sentence

A Bridgend woman has been given an 18-week suspended sentence after she admitted breaching a disqualification order where she had been banned from keeping dogs for five years.

Hatfield kennels fined £64,000 for not having licence 

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a local animal boarding business for not having the required licence for a second time. 

Dog Professionals Awards 2024 open for entries

The inaugural Dog Professionals Awards 2024 is now officially open for entries. 

Dog thefts on the rise

Dog thefts have increased by 6% year-on-year across the UK, a new report reveals. 

Industry News

Dog grooming business opens in Kirkcaldy

Dog grooming business opens in Kirkcaldy

A new dog grooming salon has opened in Kirkcaldy, Fife.  Nose2Tail, located at 20A Hunter Street, is run by Andy Bryson.   Bryson, who previously worked as an area training manager for Timpsons before taking on a career change in 2016, originally ran the business from...

East Devon council introduces new dog controls

East Devon council introduces new dog controls

East Devon District Council has implemented new restrictions on dogs across the district’s beaches, playparks, and open spaces.  As part of the council’s obligation to review its Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) every three years, revisions were made in 2023...

Renfrewshire kennels seeks retrospective planning permission

Renfrewshire kennels seeks retrospective planning permission

Hartfield Boarding Kennels and Grooming in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is seeking retrospective planning permission from Renfrewshire Council for the demolition and change of use of stables to kennels.  The application relates to the erection of buildings to accommodate a...

Weston-super-Mare pet store to open self-service grooming area

Weston-super-Mare pet store to open self-service grooming area

Petmania in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is to open a self-service dog wash in response to customer demand.  The pet store, in Worle Industrial Estate, has invested in equipment to help dog owners wash their pets, including a professional grooming bath and dryer.  A...

Doggy daycare could open on former Norfolk nursery site

Doggy daycare could open on former Norfolk nursery site

A new doggy daycare could open in a former nursery in Dereham, Norfolk.  A planning application has been submitted to Breckland Council for a proposed change of use for the former home of the Magic Tree Nursery. The building, at 35 Yaxham Road, was home to the...

Andover dog grooming business secures council grant

Andover dog grooming business secures council grant

Happy Barks and Bubbles Dog Grooming with Sarah in Andover, Hampshire, has received a business incentive grant of £750 from Test Valley Borough Council.  Owner Sarah Rule decided to have a change of career and left her hospital job as a Senior Healthcare Assistant to...

Product News

Deliveroo creates Easter egg for dogs

Deliveroo creates Easter egg for dogs

Deliveroo is launching an Easter egg for dogs to raise funds for Woodgreen Pets Charity. The treat, which is made with dog-safe ingredients and added vitamins A and D, launches as research from Deliveroo finds two-thirds of Brits want their dogs to feel part of their...

Dr Veneta unveils freeze-dried food range

Dr Veneta unveils freeze-dried food range

Food brand Dr Veneta is to launch a four-strong portfolio of freeze-dried nuggets in April.  Freeze-dried offers a best-of-both-worlds proposition that combines the nutritional vitality of raw with the everyday appeal of convenient, ambient stored kibbles.  Dr Veneta...

ProDog Raw launches tick, flea, worm and mite repellent

ProDog Raw launches tick, flea, worm and mite repellent

Food and nutrition supplement brand ProDog Raw has introduced a new tick, flea, worm and mite repellent, called Repel. Designed by canine nutritionists to repel fleas, ticks and worms, it aims to ward off a combination of parasites, while being chemical-free. ...

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Too much Valentine’s Day love for our dogs?

Too much Valentine’s Day love for our dogs?

By Eva Oliversson, Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist and Founder of the Swedish International Gulahund Yellowdog programme With Valentine’s Day around the corner it is interesting to think about whether we love our dogs too much. At Yellow Dog we are always...

Fireworks fright

Fireworks fright

By Rachel Bean who is a qualified veterinary nurse, canine behaviourist, and a leading teacher of canine first aider.  Many dog owners prepare for fireworks season and work to desensitise their dog, but for some owners the dog does not appear to be scared at all, so...

Foods you should never feed dogs

Foods you should never feed dogs

By Francesca Ford who teaches Canine Nutrition courses at the Bone Idol Academy. We all love to treat our dogs and while we may all know the more common toxic foods for dogs like chocolate and onions there are more household foods that you might not know are a danger...