As we welcome in the New Year we take a look back on a year in the life of Dotty4Paws and share with you our best dog friendly adventures. Well, that was 2021, blink and you missed it! It’s hard to believe that we’ve endured another year of navigating Covid and living with restrictions. Whilst […]
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Somewhere in the middle of delightfully dog-friendly, charmingly cosy, and nicely nautical sits Hidden Gem, a perfect holiday cottage in Norfolk.
A perfect little home from home situated in the pretty coastal villag
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, and the perfect excuse to indulge our four-legged friends.
Not having any little people in the household means that Poppy and Gertie are always expected to entertain us and put maximum effort into present opening on Christmas morning.
I love Autumn. The smell of woodsmoke billowing from chimneys, the scrunching of colourful leaves beneath your feet, the cold crisp mornings. The thing I hate though, probably like most dog lovers up and down the land, is fireworks.
There is nothing more distressing than seeing my dogs shaking with fear, trembling uncontrollably and completely inconsolable.
It is illegal in the UK to travel with your dog lose in the car. It could invalidate your car insurance, not to mention land you a hefty fine. The Travall Car Dog Guard provides the ultimate safety for your dog.
Wiltshire is not only a beautiful county for a sedate stroll in the countryside with your dog. Dotted along its leafy lanes and nestled amongst chalky down-land are some stunning gardens, some of which are dog-friendly.
The health food market is big business for us humans, and over recent years we have seen our health trends coming through into the dog food market too.
From hypoallergenic dog foods, to gluten-free treats. There is a huge array of products aimed at health-conscious dog owners.
But are any of the claims these products make actually of benefit to dogs?
15 years ago when Pops was a puppy, dogs ate from bowls. Full stop! There were no fancy puzzles or dog enrichment games. Fast forward a decade and a half and there are literally oodles to choose from!
In terms of Gertie’s development, the pandemic could not have been worse timing. Don’t get me wrong I loved being at home with her constantly and never leaving her side, but I knew long term this wasn’t good for her.
I love a spot of home baking, but it’s double the enjoyment when it involves Pops and Gerts. Sniffe and Likkit’s Home Barking Kit is a fabulous rainy day activity and perfect for cooking up a storm with your furry friend.