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The top trending dog names of 2022

The top trending dog names of 2022

Doggy daycare company Rover have just released their annual list of the most popular dog names, to see what’s hot and what’s not in when it comes to your pup’s moniker - and this year you won’t believe what’s trending at the top of the list…  In this tenth annual report from Rover it is clear how much pop culture, current affairs, sport and politics are influencing our name choices, but how on earth is the top trending dog name in the UK…Mike Yes. Mike. Closely followed by Preston, Smokey and Mabli. They called us what? Boxer dogs photo by Nancy...

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Helping your pets through Halloween

Helping your pets through Halloween

Like so many other annual traditions, Halloween was adapted from a pagan festival, called Samhain. Adopted by Christians as ‘All Hallows' Eve’ Halloween  always falls on 31st October each year, the day before All Hallows' Day, also known as All Saints' Day in the Christian calendar. The Church traditionally held a vigil on All Hallows' Eve when worshippers would prepare themselves with prayers and fasting prior to the feast of the Saints day that it preceded. Since then it has evolved into a culture of dressing up, knocking on doors and asking for sweets or playing a trick, an idea which...

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What to look out for in Autumn with your dog

What to look out for in Autumn with your dog

Some people prefer Autumn to any other season, it’s still fairly light (til the clocks go back) and warm, the leaves are falling and it’s a perfect time for country walks with your dog and cosy fires in country pubs. But there are a few things around at this time of the year that not everyone is aware of. This week we have the lowdown on how to keep you need to be aware of to make sure that your dog gets the most out of the season. Black dog Photo by Jane Koplimäe on Pexels Apples  As the leaves...

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Can patting your dog make you more sociable?

Can patting your dog make you more sociable?

Last week we were interested to read about a new study that focused on the benefits of patting your dog. According to researchers, patting, stroking and even just watching your dog – and other people’s dogs – can make you more sociable and help reduce stress too. If you already own a dog or you are a dog lover you may already have an inkling that this was the case anyway. Dogs are often used in animal-assisted clinical therapy and have been proven (anecdotally) to help people through depression, loneliness or stressful times in their lives. But now it is official....

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Why is my cat so weird?

Why is my cat so weird?

We’ve been writing a lot about dogs on the blog recently so this week it’s time to redress the balance and talk about cats – and how downright weird they can be! A new study has revealed that almost half of cat owners don’t understand why their cat does acts the way they do – but they don’t really mind!   2,000 cat owners were surveyed by Pet DNA specialists Wisdom Panel in partnership with cat rescue charity The Scratching Post, based in Waltham Abbey. The study looked at cat behaviour and some of the puzzling things our cats like...

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