Nicola Ferrero

“Remember, remember the 5th of November…”    For many pet owners (and our pets) bonfire night is not something we easily forget. Many animals find the loud sudden bangs, strange screeches, sudden flashes of light and the smell of smoke from fireworks a really frightening experience.   Sadly for many pet owners, fireworks don’t just […]

In this blog we look at  co-sleeping – the benefits and alternative options.   Why we let our dogs sleep in our bed (Clare)   When we were interviewed as potential adopters, one of the questions we were asked was, “Where will the dog sleep?” We confidently replied, “Downstairs, with our other dog.” We answered

Choosing the right trainer or behaviourist   When it comes to training your dog or dealing with behavioural issues, choosing the right professional can feel overwhelming. With so many trainers and behaviourists out there, how do you know who to trust or who is best for your dog?   An unregulated industry   The dog

Enrichment is so important for dogs and plays an essential role in ensuring both their physical and mental health. Dog enrichment doesn’t need to be complicated and it includes activities that engage and stimulate your dog’s mind, body and senses.   There are so many benefits to enrichment: Where to start?   Your dog should

Healthy dog treats that won’t break the bank   It’s becoming much easier to get tasty, natural and healthy treats for our dogs, free of any preservatives and additives. While this is great news for our dogs, it’s not always great news for our bank balance!   Tasty (and generally smelly!) treats are often the

So, you’re adopting a puppy…. Congratulations and we hope you’re ready for many years of fun ahead!   Rescue puppies entering the UK must be at least 15 weeks old under import regulations. By this stage, many have already spent much of their young lives in kennels, missing out on crucial early socialisation. Puppies have

Many of the dogs we work to rescue are gundog breeds. Lots of our dogs are currently in Spain, in shelters and kennels, after being unwanted by their previous owners, largely hunters. Unfortunately, hunters in Spain treat their dogs more like tools than anything else and they are often abandoned or handed in to shelters

Many of us know the feeling of excitedly awaiting the day you get to bring your new dog home (think Christmas Eve levels of excitement x 100!).  Whilst welcoming a new dog into the family is a truly wonderful experience, it is not without its stresses and challenges – for you and your new dog.

As temperatures start to rise on warm spring days or during hot summer heatwaves, your dog is more at risk of developing heatstroke, but what causes it, how can you prevent it and what can you do to help treat an overheated dog?   What is heatstroke and what causes it? Dogs aren’t as good

Sleep startle Like with many animals, a startle reflex is a dog’s brain and body’s way of helping protect them from potential danger. Sleep startle happens when a dog is woken up suddenly or unexpectedly, or disturbed even when half asleep. If a dog has been woken up by their brain telling them they’re in