Industry News
Plans for Dunbar dog grooming salon approved
Plans for a new dog grooming salon in Dunbar, East Lothian, have been approved. Applicants Mr and Mrs Ross had sought permission to convert a home office at a property on Haines Drive into a salon. The plans say only one client vehicle will be permitted per...
Plans for Barnack dog walking paddocks approved
Plans for two new dog walking paddocks on an agricultural estate in Barnack, Cambridgeshire, have been approved. The new paddocks will be located on land to the east of Wittering Ford Road, part of the 1,400-acre Walcot Estate. The plans include a gravel car parking...
Luxury dog hotel opens in Sunderland
A new luxury dog boarding facility has opened in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, which is already attracting celebrity clients. The Puppy Dog Palace hotel features cinema room, chill out room, pampering grooming packages, and a large indoor play area. Each dog has their...
Sussex council consults on park dog controls
Crawley Borough Council has launched a consultation regarding the renewal for a further three years of the dog control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Tilgate Park, West Sussex. The current requirement is for all dogs to be kept on a lead (maximum 2m) around...
Doggy daycare opens in Kilwinning
A new doggy daycare is opening in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. Owners Ewan Paterson and Leanne Young are launching Only Dugs Daycare at the Kilwinning Community Sports Club, which was previously the home of Lola’s Luxury Doggy Day Care. Paterson and Young have...
Pet groomers relocating to Prestatyn
North Wales-based Samco Pet Spa is moving from St Asaph to Prestatyn. The grooming business, which offers services for dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, has closed its premises on The Roe and is set to reopen on Sandy Lane on 17 June. Owner Cheryl Boulton told Rhyl...
Product News
Chuckit! adds to amphibious range
Dog toy manufacturer Chuckit! has launched a new Amphibious Boomerang toy. The toy features a soft, semi-rigid construction for high visibility and performance. It floats high on the water, is light enough to fly high through the air, and the soft yet durable material...
Tug-E-Nuff introduces new colours for three-in-one water toy
Tug-E-Nuff, the interactive tug toy company, has launched new colours for its three-in-one water toy ‘BOB’. The brand’s first ever water toy, which was launched in orange in April 2025, will now be available in an Lagoon Green and Aqua Purple. As well as being 100%...
Natures Deli expands treat paste range
Natures Deli has added a new duck flavour to its treat paste range. The new paste is grain-free, gluten-free, hypoallergenic, and is rich in iron and vitamin B6. Once opened, each resealable pouch can be stored in the fridge for up to a week for multiple uses. Natures...
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Top tips for safe water play
Danny Nelis-Rouse, owner at tug toy company Tug-E-Nuff, shares some tips to enjoy safe water play with your canine clients. 1. Keep an eye on the temperature On hotter days the sand or ground beneath a dog’s feet can still pose a paw risk and they’re still susceptible...
Top 5 Spring hazards for dogs
As the days grow longer and the blossoms begin to bloom, Petplan, the UK’s No.1 pet insurer, has revealed its top five Spring hazards all pet professionals should be aware of. 1. Allergies In the UK, tree pollen season is generally late March to mid-May; with grass...
Harnessing animal instincts for business success
By Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals When searching for business inspiration, we often turn to the usual suspects – successful entrepreneurs, bestselling books or trending podcasts. But sometimes, the most insightful lessons are right under our noses – or wagging...