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How the grief of losing my dog affected me

by Sarah | 12th May 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

On the 6th July 2021 I had to take the decision to take my beloved Barney to the vets. Barney had previously had inoperable lumps diagnosed, but was living a normal life, he had been on the group walk with my friends and their dogs at the weekend, but he had been...

How can you make your dog’s treats more cost-effective?

by Sarah | 22nd April 2022 | Blog | 2 Comments

Are chews and treats for your dog a luxury or a necessity? Chews in my house are essential for calmness, to keep the dogs busy while I work, chill, clean, etc but also they are a natural way to clean teeth, and they are full of good vitamins, minerals, and protein....

What happened on our dog-friendly holiday in Scotland

by Sarah | 8th January 2022 | Blog | 4 Comments

We always try to get away for a dog-friendly break with some friends for my birthday, and 2021 was no exception! We took a dog-friendly holiday in Scotland, it had no limit on the number of dogs you could take! Yes, this is good for me as the crazy dog lady, and as my...

I’m A Celeb Bushtucker Trial Box for dogs, what surprise is there?

by Guest | 27th November 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

**Note this is not a paid review, Lady and the Scamps brought, paid for, and reviewed the I’m A Celeb Bushtucker Trial Box for dogs without me knowing they were going to review. And then they very kindly allowed me to share their great review with you. They wrote: I’m...

8 Practical tips for firework fearing pooches

by Sarah | 28th October 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Firework night is just around the corner, and like me you might be thinking that the celebrations seem to start earlier year after year. This is less than welcome news for those of us with dogs that absolutely hate fireworks, so the team at Friends and Canines have...

What Happened When I Adopted A Romanian Rescue Dog

by Sarah | 19th October 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

I've rescued, adopted, and taken in rehomed dogs but Reia is my first foreign rescue so I thought I would share my story about what happened when I adopted a Romanian rescue dog. Well yes, she was a foster but yes I "failed" as such!! But we don't use the failure word...

Do you take your dog on holiday with you?

by Sarah | 2nd September 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

I love taking my dogs on holiday with me, they are of course my family, but yes it is difficult deciding where to go and where to stay, dog friendly to some doesn't mean the same to others!! So I am going to share some of the places I've stayed at, but I would love to...

Foods that can help cool your dog down this summer

by Sarah | 16th July 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Do you still eat stews in summer, or do you switch to salads, cooler foods, and more fruit? What about your dog? Do you give them a choice? Do they have a winter and summer diet? Did you know different foods can help cool your dog down this summer? What cooling foods...

How my dogs have changed my life for the better

by Sarah | 14th July 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

I have had dogs all my life, in fact, before I was born, waiting for me was our family dog, a beautiful rough collie called Sandy, but I would like to share how my dogs have changed my life for the better. They have been a lifelong obsession but it has taken me until...

Fun and easy games to keep your dog entertained

by Sarah | 11th July 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Are you looking for fun and easy games to keep your dog entertained? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Or maybe they are on restricted exercise because of an operation, medical condition or a bitch in season, or maybe while watching the match or a film? Snuffle...