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What is the '3-3-3 rule' for rescue dogs?

What is the '3-3-3 rule' for rescue dogs?

Recently the ‘3-3-3 rule’ went viral, describing the milestones that you might go through with a new rescue dog or puppy as they settle into your home. It can sometimes take a while for a rescue pup to settle in and get used to you and their new surroundings. Particularly if you have adopted an older dog. Sometimes it can feel like your life will never be the same again, which is why the 3-3-3 rule is a comfort to new owners, indicating what they should expect and how long it will take for their new dog to settle in...

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Man’s best friend: When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious role?

Man’s best friend: When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious role?

Dogs have been described as ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries and as you can tell from our post last week, the bond between animal and human seems to be stronger than ever as more people are treating their pets like ‘one of the family.’ Taking them on holiday, taking them to work, buying them Christmas and birthday pressies… But how did it all start? When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious honour and why? If you’ve ever wondered how we ended up pretty much sharing our beds with tame wolves, then ponder no more! Researchers from Azabu University in...

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A nation of animal lovers: pet ownership in Britain today

A nation of animal lovers: pet ownership in Britain today

A new poll by Attest has revealed what we probably knew all along, Britain is still a nation of animal lovers. 65% of British pet owners have dogs and 41% have cats. More than half of pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed and think nothing of buying the best pet food for their ‘fur babies.’  More time at home and space to re-evaluate what is important played a key part in 11% of Brits deciding to get a new pet during the pandemic. Most pet owners (40%) have just the one pet at home, followed by 2...

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Six mistakes to avoid when getting a puppy for the first time

Six mistakes to avoid when getting a puppy for the first time

Owning a dog for the first time can be very exciting – but also a bit daunting. Not many people are prepared for how difficult it can be to housetrain a pup or even get them to come back when they are called! I can remember when it felt like perhaps my pup would never stop peeing on the rug or chewing all my shoes but he finally did! Sometimes you need to stop and look back to realise just how far you’ve come. Which is why, this week we’ve got six mistakes to avoid when getting a puppy for...

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Why you shouldn’t use human shampoo on your dog

Why you shouldn’t use human shampoo on your dog

Recently we were interested to read about a new TikTok trend, where dog owners are using purple shampoo on their dogs. The #purpleshampoochallenge first emerged a couple of year ago when people were showing off the amazing results they were getting by using purple shampoo on their hair. Designed for blondes, it can eliminate yellow tones and give a healthy platinum-blonde shine, it’s also often used by older folks to help them achieve a more pleasing tone of silver. Now, for some reason, the trend has moved over to using purple shampoo on dogs to change the tone of their...

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