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Homemade Bottle Game For Dogs

by | 23/06/2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Here is our homemade bottle game for dogs, that cost me nothing to make!! This was made with stuff lying around the house and a few treats!! Great if it is too hot to walk our dogs, too rainy, snowing, or they have an injury and need to rest but want a game to keep...
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Do you know what is better than salmon oil for dogs?

by | 18/05/2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

I believe that whole salmon is better than feeding just the oil, why? Read on... Benefits of salmon for dogs Salmon is a highly nutritious protein for dogs, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that promote healthy skin, a shiny coat, and reduced joint...
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Is your dog quietly solving problems all day?

by | 25/02/2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Thank you to Sarah Hursthouse of Dogskool for this interesting blog post. Is your dog quietly solving problems all day? Dogs are far more intelligent than many people realise. Not just obedient. Not just trainable. But thoughtful, adaptive problem solvers who are...
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What are the best treats for my manners minder / treat n train?

by | 11/02/2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

What are the best treats for my manners minder / treat n train?

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What are the best natural treats for dalmatians?

by | 23/07/2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

If you are lucky enough to be owned by a dali, then you will know they need a low purine diet, not to be confused with low protein. Our natural products are perfect, as most of our chews are single-protein, making it very easy to see the ingredients. And natural chews...
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Purrfectly Tasty! Natural Treats for Cats from Friends & Canines

by | 27/02/2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

At Friends & Canines, we are all about happy, healthy pets—and that includes our feline friends too! While we are known for our tail-waggingly good treats for dogs, did you know that many of our natural, nutritious goodies are also purrfect for cats? That’s...
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Helping Paws: 6 ways to Support Pet Rescues Without Adopting

by | 12/02/2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

I’ll be the first to say it—I love a rescue dog. In fact, many of my own pack are adopted fromvarious situations. But as much as I’d love for every dog to find a home, I completely understand that not everyone canadopt a new furry friend—and that’s okay!The good news?...
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Natural Dog Chews: A Tail-Wagging Alternative to Rawhide

by | 11/01/2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

As a dedicated doggy parent and the heart behind Friends & Canines, I'm always on the look-out for the best and healthiest natural dog chews for our four-legged family members. Sadly, I’m still seeing rawhide chews stacked high on shelves in shops, so I thought...
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How to make Bone broth for your dog

by | 16/12/2024 | Blog | 3 Comments

Why make bone broth for your dogs? Bone broth for your dog is full of delicious and nutritious minerals and nutrients, like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, but most importantly is it delicious! It can help to maintain a healthy gut and support your...
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Customised Canine Nutrition: Tailoring Treats to Your Dog’s Needs

by | 22/10/2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

As devoted pet parents, we know that every dog is unique—each with their own quirks, personality, and, of course, nutritional needs. Just like humans, our furry friends can benefit from a diet tailored to their specific health requirements. That’s where customised...
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The best natural dog training treats

The best natural dog training treats

by | Nov 30, 2020

Most dog owners are looking for the best natural dog training treats, whether it is for puppies, older dogs, training classes, recall training, walking treats, or good behaviour Do you want to know what works? Or what are the secret supercharged jackpot training...

6 ways you can support Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre

6 ways you can support Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre

by | Nov 25, 2020

You may have seen we at Friends and Canines love to support Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre before and during lockdown. It is one of my favourite days out and I was very lucky to be able to meet Saxon The Wolfdog last summer. We are looking forward to when we can next...

Top 3 games to have your dog more focused

Top 3 games to have your dog more focused

by | Nov 21, 2020

I hope you enjoy this guest blog from positive dog trainer Michelle at Freddie and FriendsThis is my top 3 games to have your dog more focused on you and less on what’s around them I love using the training treats from Friends and Canines dog treats. They are...

The Bush tucker trial treat box comes to Friends & Canines!

The Bush tucker trial treat box comes to Friends & Canines!

by | Nov 4, 2020

Do you watch I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and cringe at the bush tucker trials? Could you, would you, eat them? What about your dog? I set up my own natural dog treat company when I couldn’t find a good range of natural treats and chews for my naturally, fresh...

My Top 13 Small Business Christmas gifts

My Top 13 Small Business Christmas gifts

by | Oct 13, 2020

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hopefully you and your dog(s)are on the good list? What are you hoping Santa Claus and Santa Paws brings? We've just launched this years selection of Dog Stockings, available with a great selection of natural dog treats, posted...

How natural dog chews saved my house from my lockdown puppy

How natural dog chews saved my house from my lockdown puppy

by | Sep 14, 2020

Rebel (was nearly Mabel) a border collie puppy joined my family at the very beginning of lockdown She joined me and my 5 other dogs , fitting straight in, but as a normal puppy she wanted to chew! Why puppies Chew It’s normal for puppies and dogs to chew on objects as...

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