From the blog contains a whole host of tips on how to raise your dog. The articles are listed in chronological order, with the latest showing first. You can also find them listed on the specific age appropriate sections.
This has to be up there as one of the best holidays we've had with Freya and Frankie in the UK. We decided to explore the West Wales Pembrokeshire coastline, somewhere we'd not previously visited, and chose the Cardigan Bay area. We discovered Cwtch, a cottage formed from an old grainstore, which...
This one’s a little different to Frankie’s normal review. I challenged myself to plan a holiday for just me, Freya and Frankie. Initially, I searched for small group holidays with your dog, but there was nothing out there. Then realised as I’m allergic to dogs, it wouldn’t work anyway. I chose Anglesey as I know the island quite well, googled and discovered Brynteg Glamping. Find out how I got on!
We’ve always been fairly constant with our dogs’ diet and exercise regime. This article talks about their food, treats and daily walks. It also includes vet, Dr Mike Farrell’s video relating to the impact of an overweight dog.
Updated in April 2024: Nestled in the hills on the Bodnant Estate in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, Ty Ucha'r Ffordd is a cosy stone cottage with fabulous views across to Snowdonia. If you’re looking for a tranquil, rural retreat for you and your dog, this is the perfect place. Along with compact but...
When I asked "How far can I walk my puppy?" of several people, I received conflicting answers. A friend kindly sent me the following image which illustrated just how long it takes for a dog's growth plates to close. This made me determined to stick to the 5 minute rule until she reached 12 months,...
Spayed females commonly mark their territory with urine, but Frankie (AKA Francesca) is a little different to most. Her marking is possessively personal and never ceases to make us smile on our walks. While Freya saunters along with prolonged sniffing, randomly leaving messages and marking...
Honestly, Freya has to be the queen of firsts. How on earth, on a cold February day, did she manage to find wet tar to trot through and arrive home with four paws coated in the treacly black stuff? Well in fairness, we do live on a new housing estate which is still part building site, but even so...
With a saving of around £50 every six weeks*, for me grooming my own cockapoo was a no brainer, however this wasn’t my initial driver. Freya has only been professionally groomed once; the groomer’s idea of a teddy cut certainly wasn’t mine and this experience was enough for me to take up the...
The Bike & Boot has stunning views across the bay if you're lucky enough to have a sea view. The Bike & Boot in Scarborough was founded by Simon Kershaw and Simon Rhatigan, well-known entrepreneurs with an impressive track record in the catering and hospitality industry. In September 2023,...
Out on walks while Freya was a few months old, I was surprised how many people told me they were spaying their female dogs before their first season. This didn’t feel right; surely it was important for a puppy to at least reach puberty and be fully grown before she was catapulted into what was essentially the menopause.