The Top 3 Dog Walks in the United Kingdom

The Top 3 Dog Walks in the United Kingdom As a caring dog owner looking for your next adventure, finding the right paths for you and your dog is important. Getting out into nature and embracing what the UK has to offer in terms of trails can see you exploring some of the UK’s most …

8 Exercises To Try On Your Next Dog Walk

🌶 Spice up your daily dog walking routine! Dogs need exercise just like people do, but sometimes just walking around your local neighbourhood can get a little boring. If you’re looking for ways to make your dog’s walks more exciting, try these fun exercises… Change the route – Try walking somewhere different, taking a trip …

Could Digs for Dogs Be The Answer?

If you’ve recently been thinking that it’s time for a change, to finally do something for yourself, and perhaps leap into self-employment – Digs for Dogs could have the perfect solution for you, AND give you the chance to work with dogs everyday!  The demand for pet services is at an all time high in the …

Is Your Dog Travelling Safely?

The safety of your dogs is our top priority at Digs for Dogs, and we always ensure we provide safe transit (as well as lots of fun) for all our pups! “As per the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, dogs should not be transported in a way that could cause injury or unnecessary suffering” …

5 Freedoms Of Animal Welfare

Guest Blog by Leeann Bentley – Digs for Dogs Franchise Owner, Bredbury Are you aware of the Animal Welfare Act 2006? I must admit I wasn’t fully aware myself, until I started studying my diploma in Canine Care, Welfare and Behaviour! Now, I think that is it necessary to educate owners/potential owners, and even reach …

The Extendable Lead, Good or Bad?

Guest Blog by Leeann Bentley – Digs for Dogs Franchise Owner, Bredbury Extendable leads allow the dog to walk some distance away from you while being under some sort of control, however they are fraught with danger as I learnt with my own pup, Baxter! While returning from a nice walk the lead decided that …

Lady training Spaniel

Animal Welfare

Something we are extremely passionate about here at Digs for Dogs, for obvious reasons, is the welfare of animals. Our Dog Home Boarding Service is built on the idea of providing a comfortable and safe environment for dogs whilst their owners are not around, and to this day we still stand by our company slogan …

How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

Just like us humans, exercise helps keep dogs in shape, but it is also really important for their mental health. A daily walk is essential for all dogs, but unfortunately research (PDSA Animal Wellbeing report in 2019) showed that thousands of dogs in the UK are not being walked at all! So, why is a …

Puppies of the Pandemic

Pets. The unsung heroes of quarantine! Were you one of those seeking some company from man’s best friend for the lockdown? Well, you were not alone! As well as benefiting an animal, having a pet around can help with people’s mental health – especially if they are on their own, and it seems that in …

Find Your Paw-fect Match!

Finding the perfect pet breed for your lifestyle is just as im-paw-tant as finding the right partner or even choosing the right friends – if only there was a tool for that! Although, perhaps a little Facebook stalking of somebody is kind of the same as doing your research to ensure you pick the right …

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