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Adder Bites

If your dog has been bitten by an adder in the UK, it’s so important to act promptly. Here’s what you should do: Adders, the sole venomous snakes in the UK, tend to be active from early Spring through October. Dogs are most susceptible to bites between April and July, particularly in the late afternoon, around 3 to 4 pm.  Seek Veterinary Help Immediately: Take your dog to a vet without delay. The ...[More]

Things to think about if you are taking your dog who is in the ‘Exempted List’ on holiday

We welcome dogs who through no fault of their own have found themselves on the ‘Exempted List’ to stay and playThis is the link to the government website I am sure you are keeping up to date with any changes but please always refer to this. When looking for holiday accommodation before booking these are the things I’d suggest you think about and be aware of Ask that the accommodation owner’s insu...[More]

I need to write about normal.

An increasing number of people are giving up their dogs because they can't cope. However, this seems to be because they do not have an idea of what "normal" is and have a rather fantasy idea of what a dog should be. Dogs are not people, however much we love them and it is important that this is realised. The following things are all normal and any new dog owner needs to understand this:- Puppies...[More]

Booking your holiday directly with an accommodation owner and worried about being scammed...

Honestly, it makes me so angry when I see guest posts on social media about being scammed when trying to book a well-earned holiday. Or booking accommodation that clearly is not being run professionally/safely. We have been letting multiple dog-welcoming holiday homes in South Devon for 18 years now and So I have pulled this guide together in the hope that it helps. These days scammers hack a norm...[More]

Salt Water and your dogs

Like most dogs ours will drink Sea Water, thankfully most of them will take a few laps and decide they have had better ideas. Our Harry who is sadly now over the Rainbow Bridge was different in so many ways ;-) We would always try and drink it, then feel sick, run over to me and bring it all back up again on my feet if he could manage it.... Feel better then run off and play again. However this on...[More]