by Dunston Lodge | Feb 18, 2020 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News, Dog Tips
Ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Of course you have! Whilst humans and dogs seem to have a great relationship and good communication, there’s a language barrier that always stops us knowing exactly what each other are thinking. And so we all worry, from...
by Dunston Lodge | Jan 17, 2020 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Puppies
With all the fantastic dog magazines and local training experts around, people are becoming more aware of the facts surrounding dog training. However, there are still a few myths that people think are true that really aren’t. Here’s 6 of the most common...
by Dunston Lodge | Jan 6, 2020 | Dog behaviour, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
As the weather turns colder, we thought we’d give you a few top tips on keeping your dog safe, active and warm over the winter months. 1. Acclimatise To Cold Dogs get cold in snow and ice too. The best thing to do is introduce them to it gradually. Let them...
by Dunston Lodge | Dec 13, 2019 | Dog behaviour, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
There are many exciting things around at Christmas, especially for your dog! New smells, some great treats, which, of course, are all for them, and lots and lots of visitors. So, while your little one is enjoying his or her Christmas, remember to make the environment...
by Dunston Lodge | Nov 18, 2019 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News, Health and Wellbeing, Top Dogs
We know that having a pet companion of any type can help with our health and wellbeing, but there are some breeds of dog that are particularly good at lending a helping paw when it comes to emotional support. We’ve scoured the internet for the breeds that make...
by Dunston Lodge | Aug 7, 2019 | Dog behaviour, Dog Research, Dog Studies
A new study by Swedish and British scientists have been studying whether or not our genetic makeup influences our inclination for dog ownership. The study by the team from Uppsala University and Liverpool University, used information from over 35 thousand sets of...