Industry News
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 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 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
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
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....
Dogs Trust joins forces with Magic Classical for calming Bonfire Night playlist
Dogs Trust has teamed up with Magic Classical to provide a playlist to help calm dogs ahead of Bonfire Night. The play list offers feel-good, relaxing music to help dog care professionals create a calm and soothing atmosphere for animals. The playlist, which can also...
Product News
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
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
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
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?
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
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...