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Wilderdog Big Carabiner Leash – An Honest Review
When it comes to big dogs, you need big dog gear. And the Wilderdog Big Carabiner leash is something that came to my attention and required testing. So I did. I've been testing this leash for a few months with Indie, through hiking, little stints of reactivity, and...
The Barkless Silicone Muzzle – An Honest Review
Easily available on Amazon, the colourful Barkless Silicon muzzle is a new entry to the dog muzzle market. So, naturally it came to my attention! I approached barkless, and didn't get a response, so, given that it was a relatively low pricepoint, I figured I'd just...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Toy Poodle?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Toy Poodle. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Toy Poodle– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
Whistle Switch Vs Fi Series 2 – Which Is Honestly Better?
The dog tracker market in the US has two real main players, Fi & Whistle. That's true for conventional trackers, but GPS fences are a different—and increasingly competitive—category. I've compared two of them directly in SATELLAI vs Halo. I've tested both the...
Jafco Two Strap Clear Vinyl Muzzle – An Honest Review
The Jafco Two Strap Clear Vinyl Muzzle was always a muzzle I looked at from the UK and was very envious of. It was the muzzle I actually wanted to buy when Indie started his journey with reactivity - not that I knew why they were great - I just thought that they...
On Leash Dog Greetings & 6 Tips To Avoid Problems
Greetings between dogs is often problematic. Dog body language is so subtle and quick that to the untrained eye, it's difficult. And even more difficult when you're standing behind your dog and not in front of your dog. And it's something people understandably...
Why You Should Respect The Lead! An Interview With Zoe Blake
Respect the Lead is an incredibly important part of dog ownership and walking a dog, professionally or otherwise. A friend of mine, the phenomenal Zoe Blake is a veterinary nurse in the UK! And she launched a phenomenally successful campaign that you may have heard of...
Tactipup Extreme Dog Collar 1.5″ – An Honest Review
When you've got a big dog, or a reactive dog, or an aggressive dog security can be totally paramount. This was one of the reasons I want to try out the Tactipup Extreme Dog collar. When Indie showed his reactivity at first, the experience was scary, and security of...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Pomeranian?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Pomeranian. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Pomeranian– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
Ruffwear Cloud Chaser – An Honest Review
The first dog coat I purchased for the hounds was the Ruffwear Cloud Chaser. Ruffwear is a brand I've trusted ever since I bought a front range harness back in 2018. Their durability has been phenomenal - so when looking for a coat, and I knew ruffwear made them I had...
13 Things To Remember When Spring Cleaning Your Home With Dogs
Spring is springing! Cleaning your home is probably on the agenda, but when it comes to your home with dogs how's best to get a really good clean? Well, with three dogs, it's something I've spent a good amount of time looking at and dealing with in order to make sure...
Bark Day FAQ’s
So, Bark days are just about the hottest commodity in dog training right now, but you have questions! I get that! So, I wanted to chat to you about those questions right now. How Long Is A Bark Day? 12hrs, and no you don't have to be on there the whole time, the ideas...