Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2025 i Your Dog

Bringing a puppy into your family can be one of the most memorable moments of your life. You receive a new best friend, housemate and baby all at once. While the moment will be magical, remember that introducing a new puppy can be a very daunting experience for your new canine as they leave their family to join yours. Here are our top tips to make those first couple of weeks the best they can be for your new best friend! REMEMBER THOSE FIRST NEEDS You really don’t know what you may face with your new puppy, so it is best to be prepared for those first few days, a couple of weeks in advance. First of all, they’ll need somewhere to sleep. The most important thing is that they…

Imagine you are adopting a human toddler. He can’t verbalise his worries or emotions. You are unknown and the environment is unfamiliar. It’s a perturbing period and it takes time to build trust and feel settled. Now apply these same principles to a dog. There is no difference regarding a dog’s emotions and feelings when going to a new home as it is for a human child. Here’s what your new dog needs… Decompress Firstly, time to decompress. If your dog has come from a kennel environment or travelled from abroad, they will be physically and emotionally exhausted. Let him sleep! Bring your dog home, show him the garden to toilet and have a comfortable place set up where he can go and just be, if he wishes. It needs…

Win an Arden Grange pet food & merchandise bundle worth over £100! Give your pet the ultimate treat with this amazing Arden Grange prize bundle! One lucky winner will receive over £100 worth of premium pet food and exclusive Arden Grange merchandise – a perfect mix of treats and essentials to keep your pet happy, healthy and thriving! The naturally hypoallergenic recipes are packed with wholesome ingredients and carefully balanced nutrition to support your pet’s health and happiness. From delicious kibble and tempting treats to hand-picked branded goodies, this bundle is perfect for celebrating your furry friend. Arden Grange has been delivering trusted, high-quality pet nutrition for over 25 years, loved by pets and owners alike. Your dog will enjoy tasty meals and feel the benefit of top-quality nutrition. Don’t…

In the district of Perth and Kinross, you can find Loch Earn, a narrow body of water spanning 6.5 miles from east to west. The loch is the source of the River Earn which eventually joins the River Tay, Scotland’s longest river. There are several trails around Loch Earn which vary in difficulty. The best views of the loch are from Ben Vorlich Munro on the south of the loch. Although a challenging hike to the top, the summit offers incredible views of area. Dogs are welcome at Loch Earn all year round providing they are either kept on a lead, or have a strong recall. This is to not disturb the broad range of wildlife which call Loch Earn home. In the sky, a variety of birds of prey…

* Check before you travel. PUMPKIN PICKING AT MARSH FARM Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5WP 10,17,21,23 October Those with young children will know that October is somewhat entirely tailored around the festivities of Halloween, and that pumpkin carving is a more than vital part of that! Marsh Farm pumpkin village, Essex, allows you to handpick that perfect Pumpkin, with specific days your canine can tag along, too! Open specifically for pumpkin picking throughout October, Marsh Farm is a farm and adventure park located in Essex; just south of South Woodham Ferrers and on the banks of the River Crouch. ● To find out more, visit pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk DOGFEST Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire OX20 1PS 4 and 5 October DogFest concludes its busy summer of fun with one last weekend of…

Zeus Nitro Buoy Jack says: Created to be both tough and flexible, the Nitro range of dog toys from Zeus and Zoé is a great addition to your dog-walking arsenal, particularly if you have a high-energy hound like mine. Nancy is a five-year-old Springador (Springer Spaniel X Labrador) and has an inexhaustible energy supply, which is exactly why we love her. Having some options for tiring her out is always good to have in your back pocket, though! There’s a distinctive yellow and blue aesthetic to each toy, which is designed to be more visible to dogs, helping them retrieve toys thrown into long grass, ditches and lakes, if your aim is anything like mine. That tough material is great for your dog’s teeth – each toy is listed as…

Mustard in the maze Help guide Mustard through the maze… Wordsearch Can you find all eight words? ■ AGILITY ■ GUNDOG ■ HALLOWEEN ■ LABRADOR ■ LURCHER ■ PUPPY ■ TRAINER ■ TREAT Spot the difference! There are five differences between these two pictures, can you spot them? Guess the breed! Can you guess which breed this is? Here’s a few clues: ■ I was originally bred in Germany as a guard dog ■ I am a large breed, typically black with brown features, with a long muzzle and an alert personality ■ I am highly intelligent and known as one of the smartest breeds. In fact, I can learn up to 150 words! PUZZLE ANSWERS We’ve lost Maude! She might be on page38. Mustard in the maze Wordsearch Spot…

During a quick break between consultations, I opened my social media to see several posts from upset colleagues. The problem was an article that suggested pet owners felt it was difficult to complain about their vet, and that the ‘odds are stacked against pet owners.’ Unsurprisingly, my colleagues thought the article was rather unfair, but it was also disheartening to read about pet owners feeling unheard and unhappy. I know most of my colleagues live in fear of clients making complaints. Despite our best efforts, things don’t always go to plan, so how can pet owners ensure their concerns are heard and get problems resolved? And how can we avoid things getting to the point when a formal complaint needs to be made? Communication The first step should be to…

Grooming is not just about keeping your dog looking smart. It is a fundamental part of maintaining your dog’s health, comfort, and happiness. Whether you’re the proud owner of a plush-coated Poodle or a sleek-coated Shih-Tzu, every dog benefits from a good grooming routine. As well as keeping your dog’s coat looking great and in good health, regular grooming gives you the opportunity to check your dog for any issues such as lumps, bumps and parasites. Here, we look at how to create the ideal grooming routine for your dog… Step 1: Understanding coat types Before diving into products and equipment, it is essential to understand what kind of coat your dog has. Different coats require different approaches. ● Smooth/short coats – such as Boxers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and Greyhounds…

Bamburgh Beach Few locations in the UK offer a dog-friendly beach with a castle in the background, quite like Bamburgh Beach. The sandy dunes, which span over one mile, can be found 18 miles from Alnwick, and allows dogs to enjoy the space all year round, with no restrictions. On the dunes, you’ll also find the previously mentioned Bamburgh Castle, a redbrick fortress over 900 years old, or 6,300 years old in dog years! The castle was built as a strategic stronghold overlooking the highly active North Sea. Today it serves better as a great background for your puppy photos! Dedham Vale Sandwiched between Ipswich and Colchester, you’ll find Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty spanning around 90 square kilometres and with over 180km of public rights of…

It doesn’t take much for Mudis to turn heads, whether they’re herding sheep in their native Hungary, out for a walk in UK parks or streets or competing in agility, flyball or obedience. So, let’s find out a bit more about Britain’s 225th pedigree dog breed and its many qualities… Q What’s the breed’s history? A The Mudi has ancient origins and a rich history that dates back several centuries. Although there’s evidence of Hungarian sheepdogs from as early as the ninth century, references to Mudi-type shepherd dogs first appear in the eighteenth century. Organised breeding of Mudis, who evolved from spitz-like dogs, started around this time, along with the development of the Pumi and Puli, whose ancestors were Terrier types. But it’s thanks to Dr Dezső Fényes, a museum…

This is that glorious time of year when the leaves on the trees turn shades of crimson and amber, the fields of golden pumpkins and squashes are ready for picking, and there is great fun to be had with your dog. All around the country you will find fantastic dog-friendly events, offering a range of activities with carefully curated photo opportunities, games, howl-o-een mazes, competitions, and lots of treats! Here are a few great examples for you to consider… Tulley’s Pumpkin Festival Crawley, West Sussex This spectacular event is billed as the UK’s largest pumpkin festival, and with over 1.5 million pumpkins and more than 30 photo opportunities for people and dogs of all sizes, we are not surprised! Dogs are very welcome to visit, provided they are kept on…

We all want our dogs to live long, active and happy lives, bounding across fields, chasing after tennis balls or curling up comfortably at our feet after a walk. But as time passes, many dogs begin to slow down and what might appear to be normal ageing could in fact be a sign of joint stiffness or discomfort. Joint health plays a crucial role in a dog’s overall well-being and quality of life and it’s something owners should be thinking about long before the first limp appears. Whether your dog is still in their energetic younger years or entering their senior stage, supporting joint health can help them stay mobile, independent, and full of life for longer. Joint issues in dogs often develop gradually and can be easy to overlook…