One of the more frequent questions we are asked at K9 Magazine is “what are the best dogs for children?”. As many of our regular friends and readers will know, we’re pretty much breed agnostic. That is to say we have a genuine fondness for all dog breeds and it’s our firmly held belief that any dog, if properly trained,
Heart murmurs in dogs are something that would rightly cause great concern for any owner whose beloved canine pal has been recently diagnosed with. If your dog has been diagnosed with a common heart murmur problem, it may be a sign of canine cardiac disease. Treatment for heart murmurs in dogs exist if properly diagnosed and detected in a timely
So, you’ve read all the positive testimonials from dog owners about the benefits of feeding fish and now you want to know whether it really is possible to feed your dog a diet mainly comprised of our finned friends with amazing health results? To answer the question – is fish good for dogs? – we need to take a look
Welcome to this, the fifth in our series on how to make your very own healthy homemade dog treat series where we show you how to make your very own tasty canine snacks. The recipes for dog treats on this page are fun to make and have your dog’s health in mind. It’s important that any additional food you provide
The easy, simple way to crate training a dog. Training a dog or a young puppy to accept a crate as part of life can be a good idea. As more and more people discover the benefits of having a dog that is crate trained. There are also the people that think that crate training your dog is somehow cruel
Christmas is a time the whole family get together, a time to enjoy and cherish the memories made and it seems Britain’s dog owners are taking this message to heart as a new survey reveals. Britain’s lucky canines can expect to enjoy the festive season as much as their owners as an incredible 49% of owners will be preparing them
“Dog fetch”. It’s a classic. A great activity, training your dog to fetch. The “Fetch” command, even if you have a breed that is not a retriever, fetching is a great thing for the dog to learn. It is not only an easy and pleasant way to exercise a dog but is also the basis for many other tasks the
Welcome to this, the fourth in our healthy homemade dog treat series where we show you how to make your very own tasty canine snacks. The recipes for dog treats on this page are fun to make and have your dog’s health in mind. It’s important that any additional food you provide for your dog is factored against what they
