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As Halloween is right around the corner, you may be adding the final touches to your costumes and your dog’s matching costume. However, it’s important to remember that not all dogs like wearing costumes and may become distressed and anxious if they are forced into them. Some people enjoy dressing...
Welcoming a new addition to your family can be very exciting for the family, but with so many things to do and buy it can be quite daunting. So we have created this guide to help you plan for the arrival of your new puppy. Before buying a puppy: Some...
It has been a commonly accepted “rule of paw” that one human year is equivalent to seven dog years, but recent evidence suggests that dogs are ageing much faster than this and that ‘human age’ is in fact closely linked to the size of your dog. For example, if...
During the autumn months the days become shorter, the temperature drops and the nights become darker much quicker. However, this doesn’t mean you and your pets can’t enjoy the great outdoors during the cooler seasons. This article shares some tips and tricks on how to keep your pet safe. Visibility:...
We get asked many times about how to fix name plates to your tack, so we have created this guide on the best way to securely attach an Engraving Studios nameplate to your saddle or headcollar. Headcollar nameplates: Our brass headcollar nameplate is supplied with 2 pre-drilled fixings. Use a...
With the hot weather the UK has experienced over the past few weeks, many dog owners have researched things they can do to keep their dogs cool, comfortable and safe. This article explores dog cooling mats. If you’d like more information on other ways to keep your dog cool, you...
Dewclaws are one of your dog’s toes and are a little bit like human thumbs in the way that they are positioned on your dog's paw, though they don't serve in quite the same way. Once upon a time our dogs’ ancestors were very nifty climbers, and they utilised these...
Nameplates are a sensible option to have on your tack for a number of reasons. They could include important medical information, contact details or the livery yard your horse is residing in. You could also opt for the name of your horse, as a beautiful addition to your saddle or...
Cats will instinctively roam, hunt, and explore and the outside world is a place where they can indulge this natural behaviour. There are trees to climb, bugs to chase and territory to claim! However, being outside doesn’t come without risk and it is important to be aware of how you can safely...
In the UK the number of dogs being classified as obese has continued to climb, whilst poor and excessive diet is considered as a major cause, execise,or lack of it is certainly a factor for this national crisis. The PAW report identified that only 24% of dogs receive more than...
There are now an estimated 10.8 million pet cats living in the UK with felines occupying 1 in 4 UK households. This makes cats Britain’s most popular pet! It’s a growing trend that more and more cat owners are opting to keep their pet cats indoors and this number is...
Going on holiday is an exciting time, especially after the couple of years we’ve all had! Now that travel has opened up again, more of us are choosing to go abroad for our holidays, meaning that our dogs go on a mini break to a family member, dog sitter or...