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Rescue Dogs

Posted on Tuesday, 13th April 2010 - 9:17am in Articles by Lezli

Rescue Dogs is a unique website that gives dog rescue centres and animal shelters across the UK and Ireland the opportunity to publicise their overlooked dogs for adoption. Some of these dogs have been waiting months or even years to find a home. They come in all shapes and sizes and for one reason or another their kennels are always passed by.

Sound therapy for anxious dogs in the car

Posted on Thursday, 8th April 2010 - 7:12pm in Articles by Lezli

We all know that dogs' ears are much more sensitive than ours, and this compilation of soothing music tracks is getting rave reviews for calming anxious pooches.

It's designed for car travel, and also as part of a stress management programme for Firework Night and separation anxiety.

Dog walkers asked to take lead by cutting the crap

Posted on Thursday, 1st April 2010 - 10:58am in Articles by Lezli

British Waterways is appealing to dog owners to stop littering the branches of Britain’s hedgerows with plastic bags filled with their pets’ poo.

These smelly non biodegradable eyesores have become a common sight across the nation’s canals, parks and countryside...

Forget the K... word, check into a Dog Hotel

Posted on Wednesday, 10th March 2010 - 2:40pm in Articles by Lezli

Instead of looking for forms of dog care that hold your pet in suspended animation until you return, what if he could go off on a jolly of his own?

Walk, or Walkies? What's the difference?

Posted on Thursday, 25th February 2010 - 11:14am in Articles by Lezli

Walkers with dogs have their eyes on a different landscape.  A rabbit is not a furry piece of atmos – it’s a warning that Fido might give chase and go straight across a busy road; a seagull is not the soul of a sailor – it’s an object to chase that might see your pooch flying off a cliff top....

Funny videos of dogs driving a car

Posted on Sunday, 21st February 2010 - 2:59pm in Articles by Lezli

Motor manufacturer Subaru is advertising its cars with canine drivers ... Could your dog do this?

(Please don't try this at home)

Walking holidays with your dog

Posted on Sunday, 21st February 2010 - 2:20pm in Articles by Lezli

If you enjoy a good day's walk with your dog, why not take a dog-friendly walking holiday? From a weekend to a fortnight or longer, pass through new landscapes each day. It's possible to base yourself in one place and make daily forays out and back, or you can try a linear walk where each night you stay in a new village.

Dogs welcome, pubs

Posted on Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - 9:03pm in Articles by Lezli

One of the best things about a walk with the dog is the visit to the pub at the end!

Driving with Dogs now has a new listings section for dog-welcoming pubs, so that you can find the perfect log fire and a glass of wine - or pint of superb ale - for you and the pooch.

Just like the Driving with Dogs walks, you can rate the pubs - and make comments too. And you can add dog friendly pubs as well!

Blood Bank for Pets

Posted on Wednesday, 12th August 2009 - 10:08am in Articles by Lezli

Doggy Donors:  Sharing the Gift of Life

Shakespeare's Pubs for Dogs

Posted on Friday, 15th May 2009 - 11:23am in Articles by Lezli

Visiting Stratford with the dog?