Toys & Accessories

Finding eco-friendly dog poo bags can be confusing, but it is important that we do, as plastic bags in landfill is a huge environmental problem. Most dog owners know by now that we need to pick up our dog’s poop. Not only because there’s nothing worse that tell-tale smell on our shoe, but it can cause pets and people to get sick due to bacteria...

Many dog owners complain about their dog pulling on the lead and want to know what to do about it. The problem often arises from the fact that their dog has been allowed to rehearse this behaviour over and over again. So, if you have a puppy get on to it straight away. Dogs often pull from excitement, especially if they don't get walked every...

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise for our dogs.  You can help keep your dog’s brain stimulated with interactive toys, taking them on new routes or different dog parks when out walking, brain games and other playful activities. Many common dog behaviour problems such as chewing, digging, barking and other destructive behaviour can be managed, if their bodies and brains active during...

No matter the age of your dog, when it comes to urine, little accidents can always happen.  Wiping it up is easy, but removing dog urine smells for good certainly is not! From a puppy still in training, to an excited or anxious adult dog, certain health conditions, or the onset of dementia, there are many reasons why dogs pee and that tell-tale odour of...

Walking your dog every day is really important for their mental and physical wellbeing, but scenting walks for dogs are equally important which is why we need to allow them to take some time to stop and sniff the world around them. Scenting is in their DNA The part of a dog’s brain that processes smell is 40 X larger than ours and they have...

Choosing a dog toy for your pooch might sound easy, but there are several important factors to consider that can make a big difference to both the enjoyment and safety of your dog. Meeting your dog's instinctual needs is essential for their mental health and can help prevent behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, destructive chewing and digging. Choosing a dog toy to suit their preferences and...

When it comes to choosing a dog collar and lead, there are a number of things to consider. Is it for training, adventure sports, does your dog pull or spend a lot of time in the water? Flat collars for day to day wear For general day wear, a well-made and sturdy flat dog collar is the best choice. Flat Collars have a buckle or...

Canine couture, in the form of a stylish and practical dog coat, is taking the fashion world by storm and no pooch wants to be left behind the pack when it comes to style, practicality and comfort. There’s more to choosing the right coat for your dog, than looks alone. Breed, age and your dog’s type of hair all come into play when deciding which...

A behaviour that has many dog owners tearing their hair out in frustration is destructive chewing. Especially, as there are many reasons for why a dog might be chewing through every pair of shoes in the house, or pulling apart your back yard bit by bit. Chewing is a natural instinctive behaviour.  This, like a lot of other behaviours that owners perceive to be a...

Working with dogs and having many different pooches come and go from my home all the time, I am always aware of keeping my place as dog proof as possible. This includes putting any items that can turn into chewable dog toys out of harms way, and also ensuring any toys left out for play are made of safe and good quality materials. Particularly, when...