The Dog Blog

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.

 

Essential created food that didn’t just nourish your dog’s physical health, but their mental health and behaviour too. They termed this the BOF (Behavioural Optimising Foods) Principle, creating meals that reflect the natural diet and eating habits of the dog.

As summer comes to an end, our days are getting shorter, and our nights are starting ever earlier. Because of this, a lot of us are having to do our evening dog walk in the darkness. This can raise all sorts of worries – visibility and general safety being top of the list.

Every dog on the planet has a need to chew: it’s a natural behaviour that’s hard-wired into their brains. But, of course, some dogs chew harder than others, and they need a near-indestructible dog toy.

Ask any dog professional what one of the most common questions they’re asked is, a number will tell you; “what brand of food should I feed my dog?” As a nutritionist, it’s near impossible to give a blanket answer to suit all dogs, but the closest I can get is Eden Pet Food.

There are various claims for the benefits to Cold Pressed Dog Food; higher nutritional value, increased digestibility, decreased risk of bloat & better flavour and taste.

Here at Your Dog’s Club, we’ve always been keen to bring you only the best for your dog, which is why we’re so excited to introduce Beco Pet Food to our range.

If you find that your dog is ignoring that plush new bed you’ve bought for them, or is consistently lying next to the bed rather than in it, here are some tips that may just work for your pup.

As we saw in our last article, dry kibbles are well and truly the top dog when it comes to global pet food sales but over the last decade or so, the alternatives have been gaining ground fast. Where once the convenience was king, more and more pet owners are now willing to put a bit more work into their pets’ diets and raw foods, high end wet foods and now fresh foods are reaping the rewards.

In this article and the next we’ll compare the different methods that are used to make store bought foods, how they can affect the end product and their pros and cons for both you and your dog.

As most of us are starting to return back to normality with children going back to school and the return to the office for a lot of us, we have some great tips for keeping your dog entertained.

With so many different dog foods out there it can be hard to know where to start when trying to find the one that’s best for your dog. In this article and the next we’ll take a look at the various categories of foods currently available. First up, complete vs complementary nutrition.

Telling the difference between a good pet food and a bad one is not easy. Every producer wants you to think that their products are the best and many lower-end manufacturers have worked long and hard to find ways within the law to make their foods appear better than they really are.

With many of us being forced to groom our dogs from home lately, our Pack Leader Lisa Knight from  Shampoodles Grooming in Bilston has provided some great tips on how to maintain your pooch at home.

Let’s face it, choosing the best food for your pooch can be a real nightmare. With hundreds of different dog food brands on the market and every one insisting that it is the best thing since sliced bread, even working out where to start can seem like an impossible task.