Industry News
Norton dog walking field gets green light
Tewkesbury Borough Council has approved Country Kennels & Cattery’s plans to change the use of the 3.4ha agricultural field at Church Farm in Norton, Gloucestershire, into a secure dog paddock. The dog walking field will expand the kennel business, which is...
Bristol dog walkers to be charged to use city parks
Professional dog walkers in Bristol will still be charged licence fees to use parks next year despite harsh feedback. In September Bristol City Council revived plans to charge dog walkers to use parks across the city. Licensing fees were due to start at £450 per year...
East Lothian Council approves plans for dog grooming salon
East Lothian Council has given the green light to plans for a new dog grooming salon. Applicant Grooming by Joanne sought permission to turn an existing workshop at a cottage, near Longniddry, into a salon. The salon will open 9am to 5pm throughout the working week....
Andover groomer secures council grant
Groomer Lois Leech, based in Andover in Hampshire, has received a £750 Business Incentive Grant from Test Valley Borough Council to support her new venture Bliss Dog Grooming. Lois Leech, who currently rents a grooming table at Collar and Comb in Andover, Hampshire,...
Soft play centre for dogs opens in Mansfield
A new indoor dog soft play centre has opened in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Woof & Tumble Soft Play features slides, tunnels, ramps, tyres, swings, playhouses, puzzle toys, enrichment games, and both indoor and outdoor secure play space. The launch of the soft...
Cannock trainer grows profits and charity after business move
Scott Allen, founder of Scamp’s School of Dog Training in Cannock, has seen profits hit an all-time-high since his move to Cannock Chase Enterprise Centre, run by Staffordshire County Council. Allen has worked for years as a professional dog trainer and behaviourist,...
Product News
Fresh dog food arrives at Just for Pets
Retailer Just for Pets has agreed a new partnership with fresh dog food company Years.com. Years provides nutritionally complete, wholefood meals with 60% prime meat, super seeds, fruits and vibrant vegetables. All Years meals are gently steam-cooked in airtight...
Dorwest Herbs launches bone broths range
Herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs has launched a new range of premium slow-cooked bone broths. The range, which has been slow cooked with apple cider vinegar to release maximum nutrients to support digestion and joints, is rich in protein, collagen, minerals and...
Cotswold Raw unveils range of air-dried treats
Raw dog food brand Cotswold Raw has unveiled its new range of air-dried dog treats. The range is made from 100% meat, contain no fillers, no grain, and no artificial additives. The range includes Bitesize snacks, Trainers, Bites, Chewy snacks, Strips, Sticks, Jerky,...
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Top tips to keep dogs safe and calm during fireworks
If a dog is scared of fireworks occasions, such as Bonfire Night, can be stressful for both them and those caring for them. To make matters worse, fireworks don’t just happen on one night or at set locations, making them unpredictable and seemingly relentless. Danny...
Tips to keeping dogs calm when someone calls at your door
Danny Nelis-Rouse, owner of motivational toy company Tug-E-Nuff, shares his secret to keeping dogs calm when someone calls at your door. It might be a fun time of year for humans, but Halloween isn’t a dog’s favourite holiday. It often means constant doorbell rings or...
Why private, secure dog walking fields matter so much for rescue dogs
Sacha Wilkinson, Customer Experience & Marketing Manager at Grow Walkies, explains why secure dog walking fields matter so much for rescue dogs. For many rescue dogs, the outside world can be a pretty scary place. Busy paths, strange people, and unexpected run-ins...