The Dog Blog

It's no secret that mental health problems are pretty common in people, with approximately 1 in 6 of us Brits reporting symptoms each week [1]. But, did you know that it's even more of a problem for our dogs? 

If you're experiencing problems with your dog, you may be thinking that they're trying to assert their dominance over you, or be your family's 'alp...

  So much of what we hear about our dogs relates back to them being 'domestic wolves'. We hear about an 'ancestral' diet being good for them, and ...

You and I have welcomed a dog, or maybe dogs, into our family. We have embraced a rare species capable of giving us unconditional love; a friend that listens but doesn’t talk back, there when we need company, and so much more. That’s why I started Your Dog’s Club – a vision of being not just another big online pet store, but a community that shares the ups and downs of living with a dog.

As our knowledge and awareness of our dog's food grows, more and more of us are changing our doggy diets to more nutritious, healthy options. Or, at least, we're trying to. 

 

If you own a dog, you've probably heard someone, at some point, say that kibble is awful for your dog. There's even a hashtag for 'kibble is murder...

Entertaining our dogs can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if they LOVE to be active and you can't get out with them (like in the recent stormy weather!). However, it is an important part of having a dog, and can stop them from developing some problematic behaviour, such as excessive barking or destroying the furniture. 

Here are our top three ways you can get your pup's brain turning, without breaking the bank. 

Most dogs of today have a lovely, relaxing lifestyle, with a warm bed to snuggle up in, food whenever they want it, and a loving family around them. However, this life of luxury often paves the way for boredom, which can bring a whole host of issues to you as the owner.

But, there are ways you can keep your dogs occupied, whilst still giving them a fabulous life! We've put together a collection of five toys you can give to your dog to ensure they stay get all the activity they need - helping them to be on their best behaviour. 

It’s a sad fact that many of us are having to go back into our offices, leaving our dogs home alone. This can be a scary and unsettling time for our pups, so it’s vital that we set them up to be as calm as possible.

Luckily, there are five must-have products out there, that can really help our dogs to settle down without us.

 

Leaving our dogs home alone is a worrying experience, especially when they’re not used to it. With lockdowns happening on-and-off for the last two years, our dogs are either out of practise with being alone, or they’ve never had to experience it at all.

 

It seems crazy to think that what we feed our dogs can change their emotions and behaviour, right? But every aspect of their diet has the power to ...

Your dog’s weight has a huge impact on their overall health and behaviour, and it’s so important to keep them lean, without too much extra padding....

‘Grain-free’ has become somewhat of a buzzword in dog food. When you take a stroll down any pet food aisle, these words are in massive bold letters, emblazoned across the front of a good portion of the options.

But what exactly does ‘grain-free’ mean and, more importantly, should you care?  

Choosing the perfect food for your furry friend is hard, with lots of decisions to make to get to the ideal one. The first one to make is what kind of food you want to feed them. The most common types are dry kibble, wet food, and raw, although some people opt to home cook their own diets. 

Below, we go through what you need to know about all of these ways of feeding, so you can make the best decision for you and your dog.

We’re all waiting for the first snowfall of the season, dreaming of snowball fights and sledging competitions. Most of us want to be able to share in the fun with our dogs – there’s nothing quite like seeing your fur-baby run around in the snow with a goofy grin on their face! But whilst some dogs take to snow straight away, a lot of our pups can actually be scared of it when they first experience it.

To make sure your pup can relax and have fun in the snow, make sure you follow these steps before charging out to build a snowman.

It can be easy to get caught up in feeding your dog a good diet, that you forget about foods you need to avoid entirely. This list is a top ten of ...