Opinion

Five steps to running an ethical petcare business

Five steps to running an ethical petcare business

Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, sheds light on why ethics are vital in pet care and outlines five actionable steps to help business owners and pet care professionals make ethical values a daily priority.

Why your outdoor hard surfaces need autumn attention

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.

Do soundboards really help dogs communicate?

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 communication actually work?

Meet the DPA 2024 winners: Reservoir Doggy Resort & Spa

Meet the DPA 2024 winners: Reservoir Doggy Resort & Spa

Earlier this year Reservoir Doggy Resort & Spa in Ripley, Derbyshire, won the Dog Professionals Awards 2024 for Best Pool and Best Boarding Facility. This week we catch up with owner Maria Smithem to discuss the company’s success.

Protecting dogs from the sun

Protecting dogs from the sun

Searches for sun cream for dogs overtook searches for sun cream for babies this week for the first time ever in the UK, so the experts at Tails.com have shared insight into how dog professionals can prevent sun damage to the pets they are caring for.

Dog-friendly plants to elevate your garden

Dog-friendly plants to elevate your garden

For those caring for dogs, keeping a garden and everything in it in pristine condition can be challenging, but there are non-toxic and safe high-flowering plants and trees that you can use for a scenic garden.

How to keep dogs calm in storms

How to keep dogs calm in storms

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 to be concerned about how they can keep them calm in storms.