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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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What are the best chews for a puppy?

What are the best chews for a puppy?

by | Apr 26, 2021

Do you wonder what are the best chews for a puppy, or how many treats are good for them? Read on and let's see if they are a treat or a necessity. Every dog is an individual Every dog is an individual and will tolerate different amount of chews and treats. Also each...

Dog Safe Easter treats

Dog Safe Easter treats

by | Mar 30, 2021

As we sit there scoffing ourselves silly with chocolate eggs, we might feel guilt that we haven’t thought about getting any Easter treats for dogs in for our four-legged friends. Although you might be drawn in by their mournful expressions, don’t give in and give them...

Five Top Tips on Finding A Great Dog Trainer

Five Top Tips on Finding A Great Dog Trainer

by | Mar 10, 2021

We welcome this guest blog from Niki French of Puptalk with her five top tips on finding a great dog trainer Five Tips on Finding A Dog Trainer Training is a fun part of having a dog in your life! Don’t see training your dog as something to tick off a list as done!...

Is there a Dog-friendly slug treatment for my garden?

Is there a Dog-friendly slug treatment for my garden?

by | Feb 25, 2021

Here at Friends and Canines, we love all things natural and non-chemical including our garden and pest control and we were really excited to find out how to rid your garden with a chemical-free dog-friendly slug treatment. Tessa from Ladybird Plantcare gives us the...

My Beginner’s Guide to Raw Feeding your Dog

My Beginner’s Guide to Raw Feeding your Dog

by | Feb 22, 2021

Raw feeding your dog is great all sizes, ages and breeds of dogs. It doesn't matter if they have been dry food/kibble fed before, if they are young, old or anything else you can still switch. Raw feeding is based on a calculation of your dog’s ideal weight. So when...

Why you should never leave your dog outside a shop

Why you should never leave your dog outside a shop

by | Feb 1, 2021

A company contacted me regarding their new "safe" harnesses and lead collection, enabling you to leave your dog outside a shop without them being stolen! This horrified me and I contacted my amazing Dog Trainer, behaviorist, and Canine Expert Witness, Sarah...

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