Industry News
Concerns raised by Oxfordshire dog walkers
Concerns have been raised by Oxfordshire dog walkers after reports of a man exposing himself. A dog walker was passing through woodland near the playground between Heron Lane and Robin Way, in Didcot, at around 8.15pm on 15 July when a man allegedly exposed himself....
Woolwich set for new grooming salon
Plans for a new dog grooming boutique in Woolwich, South East London, have been unveiled. Walter Hart London, a business that sells leads, coats and treats online, has applied to convert one of the Royal Arsenal’s riverside guard houses into a “dog supplies and...
Ardrossan dog walking business launches
A new dog walking business has launched in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. Owner Jade Taylor has launched The Dog-Unit inspired by an unusual purchase, an ex-police dog unit vehicle. Taylor told the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald that she initially intended to remove all...
Lumphanan pet hotel goes on the market
A pet hotel in Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, has been put on the market. The facility features 10 pens of different sizes – four medium, five large and one extra-large. Each kennel is overlooked by a secure corridor with slip-proof flooring, as well as glass doors...
Dog park set to open in Chalfont St Peter
A new secure dog park is to open in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, in August. Chalfont Dog Park, off West Hyde Lane, will start taking bookings from 1 August through its website before opening on 12 August. The two-acre field, which provides on-site parking, can...
Plans for Darlington grooming salon revealed
Plans to convert a domestic garage in Darlington, County Durham, into a dog grooming salon have been unveiled. The garage, at 41 Conyers Avenue, would groom one dog at a time and the salon’s opening hours are set to vary from Tuesday to Saturday. The business plan...
Product News
Lily’s Kitchen launches limited-edition Dogs Trust Dinner
Lily’s Kitchen has launched a limited-edition Dogs Trust Dinner recipe in support of the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. Dogs Trust Dinner is a nutritionally complete and grain-free recipe, made with natural ingredients including chicken, ham, sugar snap peas,...
James & Ella hits Sainsbury’s shelves
Raw dog food brand James & Ella is now available in more than 300 Sainsbury’s across the UK. The brand, which manufactures freeze-dried raw dog food, launched in 2020. Since then, the brand has expanded into air-dried treats and freeze-dried raw food...
Buddy & Lola adds Goats Milk Powder
Supplements brand Buddy & Lola has launched Goats Milk Powder for Dogs. The supplement promotes healthy digestion, boosts immune system, supports bone health, enhances skin and coat, and is hydrating. The brand said: “Use our Goats Milk Powder for Dogs to create...
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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...
How to keep dogs calm in storms
By Caroline Spencer – a dog behaviourist from ProDog Raw. The Met Office is predicting that rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures will follow the UK’s ‘hottest day of the year’. Dog care professionals looking after nervous pets are likely...
Spring risks for dogs that you need to avoid
By Alison Frost, ProDog Raw’s resident expert and canine nutritionist. Spring is a season dog care professionals look forward to; saying farewell to rainy, cold walks is a huge relief! Although, it does come with risks that you need to be aware of. From cleaning...