by Dunston Lodge | Sep 24, 2018 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Research, Dog Studies, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
Not all dogs are afraid of loud noises such as storms and fireworks, but some are, and for those pets, and owners, this time of year can be very unpleasant. It’s difficult to know sometimes whether or not your dog is anxious, but here are some of the signs you...
by Dunston Lodge | Sep 5, 2018 | Dog Facts, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
Well, Summer is gone and what looks set to be a warm autumn has arrived. But, with the change in season comes a change in foliage, routines and seasonal items that you may want to be wary of around your dog. Here’s our list of some of those things: 1. Conkers We...
by Dunston Lodge | Aug 9, 2018 | Dog Facts, Dog News, Dog Tips
So you’ve decided to get a new dog. If you’re adopting from an animal shelter or rehoming a dog to its forever home, then chances are they’ve already got a name and you’ll stick with that. But what about that new little bundle of fluff, the...
by Dunston Lodge | Jul 20, 2018 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
1. Add Ice Cubes to Their Water Bowl Obviously, we always ensure that our dogs have access to fresh water, but, when it’s really hot then the water needs changing more often than usual. Additionally, adding a few ice cubes to their water helps keep it cooler...
by Dunston Lodge | Apr 8, 2018 | Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
BBC News recently reported that 64% of people do not hold insurance policies for their pets. Of course, we’d all like our pets to lead long, healthy, and happy lives, but the sad fact is that almost all pets will need some kind of medical attention at some point, and...
by Dunston Lodge | Mar 18, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Top Dogs
There are many reasons to get a dog; companionship, fun, exercise, but this month, we thought we’d look at the top dog breeds best for having adventures with. Labrador Labradors were originally bred in Newfoundland to help the local fishermen haul in nets. ...