Tips On Keeping Your Dog Safe

January 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Owning a pet is a big responsibility. It is up to you to make sure that your dog is happy and healthy, and this can be a big burden to shoulder. However, the good news is that there is a lot of help and assistance available. In this blog post, we are going to take a look at some key safety tips for dog owners to give you a helping hand.

Boundaries in your garden – There is only one place to begin when it comes to keeping your dog safe, and this is by making it impossible for them to break free from your home and be unleashed into the big bad world! You can even get an invisible dog fence today, and so there are so many innovative products on the market to help you with this. Of course, the level of security that is needed in this regard will depend on the size and breed of your dog.

Winter safety – At this time of year, you need to take a lot of care when it comes to looking after your dog. Ice, antifreeze, and frostbite are just three of the main hazards to dogs during the winter period. Make sure you take a dedicated approach when it comes to protecting your dog at this time of year.

Summer safety – Just like humans need a bit of extra protection in the summer months, the same applies to dogs too. Unfortunately, while summer is great for getting outdoors with your dog, there are a lot of dangers. Take the time to learn about dangers like sunburn and heat stroke so that you can stop these from endangering your dog. 

Preventing dog fights – A dog fight can be a very scary thing to watch. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if two dogs are fighting because their play can look similar. Therefore, the best way to protect your dog is to familiarize yourself with what normal play looks like so that you can spot when your dog is fighting. 

Toxins – Your pet’s world is filled with adventure, sights, and exciting scents. However, there are a lot of things that your dog should not touch or eat because they are poisonous. There are a lot of chemicals, plants, and toxic foods, as well as other substances that can endanger your dog. You need to educate yourself on this, as it is specific to each breed of dog. Once you have done this, you will be best placed to make sure your dog is protected and that precautions have been taken to make sure your dog avoids exposure. 

So there you have it: some useful tips on how to keep your dog safe. We hope that the information that has been provided in this blog post will help you when it comes to ensuring that your dog lives a happy, healthy, and protected life. There is certainly a lot that needs to be considered but it will soon become second nature.

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5 Positive Changes You Can Make to Your Home This Summer

June 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about how you can make positive changes to your home. There is no need to accept your home as it is if you don’t think that it’s currently up to scratch. And sometimes the summer months simply call for a new approach and a fresh look. Here are 5 positive changes you can make right away.

 

  1. Change the Art in Your Home

 

If you have any art hanging on the walls in your home, now might be a good time to switch them around. This is something that many people do. They have art that corresponds to the time of the year. If you look at your art and see it as being wintery or for a colder time of year, take those works of art down. They can be replaced with lighter and airier feeling works of art. It’s a simple change that will make a big difference.

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  1. Paint the Ceilings White

 

The ceilings are of your home are probably one of its most neglected aspects. This is the case in many homes all over the country. If you want to make your home to feel brighter, lighter and even more spacious, you should think about painting them white. It has a huge difference and changes how we perceive the space. And it’s perfect for summer because all that summer light will make the space feel even larger still.

 

  1. Install Solar Panels

 

Solar panels are perfect for your home because they not only reduce your carbon footprint, but also reduce your monthly expenditure. You can save a lot of money by embracing renewables and ditching the companies that charge you too much for unclean energy and power. It’s possible to take advantage of free solar energy analysis, so go for it. The help you need in order to save money and go green is out there waiting for you.

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  1. Ditch Heavy Curtains for Light Blinds

 

Big, heavy curtains draped across your windows is not what you want during the summer months. They’re too cumbersome, and they can block natural light at the edge of the window even when they’re not drawn. So, take them down and replace them with small, light blinds. They can easily be pulled up to maximise the light coming into a room. And on top of that, you will have much more control over how much light you let in, which can’t be done with curtains.

 

  1. Invest in Indoor Plants

 

Indoor plants can be great additions to your home during summer. It allows you to bring the outdoors indoors. And that means your home will feel more alive, more pleasant and, of course, much greener. Those things are all positive. And it’s known that indoor plants can even improve your mood and make the air inside your home a little cleaner too, so why not go for it? It could be just what your home needs right now.

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How to Keep Your Home Clean With Dogs

June 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

It can seem like a never-ending battle when you have dogs and you like to keep a clean house. Endless amounts of hair can be found under the sofas and in the rugs. Dirty paw prints are traipsed all through the floors and that wet dog smell just won’t go away. You love them like your children but you wish there was a way of keeping everything clean while letting them enjoy themselves. Here are a few tips to get you started.

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Groom Your Dog

All dogs moult. It varies how much dogs of different breeds moult but even if you have a short haired dog, you’ll still find hair everywhere. To stop your dogs from shedding all over your furniture, it’s important to brush them at least 3 times a week; more if your dog has long hair. The more hair on your dog, the more can fall off, so make sure your dog’s hair is cut by a professional groomer on a regular basis. It’s not just to save your furniture. Your dog will need to be cut to stay cool during the warmer months.

 

Install an Outside Tap

Most of our dogs go to the toilet in our gardens at least three times a day. During the Summer months, if the garden isn’t cleaned properly, the smell can intensify. The last thing you want is a waft of something nasty every time you open the back door. Consider installing an outside tap by contacting your local plumbers. The job takes less than an hour usually, and it doesn’t cost much. You can then attach a hose pipe to the tap and you’ve got a way of quickly getting rid of the smell. You can also pick up pet friendly disinfectants at local pet stores.

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Pet Vacuum

When you need to replace your vacuum, it’s worth investing in a vacuum designed for cleaning pet mess. Not only will it be easier to remove hair from furniture and carpets, the sharp suction also allows you to clean up dirty paw prints when your dog has been on a wet or muddy walk. Of course, it’s important to clean your dog’s paws before they enter the main house, but you can never guarantee you’ll get every piece of dirt off them.

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Go for Walks

Exercising your dog is more important than you may think when it comes to keeping your house clean. This is especially important for younger dogs because it ensures their energy is lowered and they’ll have less interest in being destructive. So, if you a cushion you’re particularly fond of, make sure your dog is stimulated both physically and mentally. When a dog is tired, it’s more likely to obey your commands than get into mischief. So, if you tell your dog to wait at the door while you get a towel to dry it’s fur off, it will be more inclined to please you and obey.

 

It may be hard keeping up with mucky pups but the loyalty and companionship you receive in return makes it all worth it.

 

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