by Dunston Lodge | May 25, 2018 | Dog News, Events, Top Dogs
As Chesterfield’s premier dog boarding kennels, we are always keen to support local charities and events, and this years’ RSPCA Fun Dog Show is no exception. We are the main sponsor for the event, to be held on 23rd June at Eastwood Park. The show will...
by Dunston Lodge | May 9, 2018 | Dog behaviour, Dog Facts, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Studies
1. Music For Your Furry Friend At the end of the Beatles song, “A Day In The Life”, from the Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, Paul McCartney recorded a high pitched, ultrasonic whistle at 15 kilohertz, that can only be heard by dogs....
by Dunston Lodge | Apr 22, 2018 | Dog News, Health and Wellbeing
As you know from our recent blog posts on Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield dog kennels Dunston Lodge loves to support local charities. And we think the hard work that all at Rain Rescue put in is admirable, so we thought we would tell you a little bit about this great...
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. ...
by Dunston Lodge | Mar 7, 2018 | Dog News
Here at Dunston Lodge, Chesterfield’s premier dog kennels, we just love quirky dog stories. And this one really made us smile. The Dog Scouts of America was established 19 years ago, and now has a membership of over 1,000 dogs. They live by their Dog Scout motto to...
by Dunston Lodge | Feb 18, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News, Dog Studies
Dunston Lodge dog kennels in Chesterfield has learned that the Kennel Club considers a breed of dog to be vulnerable if their numbers are ‘declining’ and their ‘status within the world of dogs has diminished over a number of years’. Back in June 2003, a decision was...
by Dunston Lodge | Feb 5, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News
As always, Dunston Lodge is supporting Ashgate Hospice’s sponsored dog walk, Woofs and Wellies, and we’d love you to join us. Every single penny raised from sponsorship will go towards the care of the patients at Ashgate Hospice, and their families. This...
by Dunston Lodge | Jan 17, 2018 | Dog behaviour, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Research
A recent rescreening of the Channel 4 documentary called ‘Dogs: Their Secret Lives’ made us think about what dogs get up to when left home alone. The programme took a close look at how man’s best friend is now spending more and more time alone, and revealed...
by Dunston Lodge | Jan 3, 2018 | Dog News
Yes, of course we adore dogs here at Dunston Lodge. But when the New York Times reported that a dog cost $230,000, we knew she must have been pretty special. Turns out, she is. The dog is a trained protection dog! The New York Times reported “When she costs $230,000,...
