Pete Wicks: ‘I Prefer Dogs to People’
Pete Wicks joined ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ in 2015 and since then hasn’t really been out of the headlines. But he admits he’s happiest when he’s at home with his dogs and the “TV stuff” fits in around what…
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This Dog’s a Real Hero: Here’s Why
Not all superheroes wear capes, not visible ones anyway. For some, it’s sewn into the fabric of who they are. Some people may not know that around 12 years ago, we launched dogsblog.com, a website to help dogs for adoption…
K9 Magazine Issue 123
In This Issue… Talking Point: Less Than Half of Dogs Are Walked Daily, so How Often Should You Walk a Dog? Talking Point: Who’s the Greatest Dog In the World? Yours, Of Course Lifestyle: Pete Wicks: ‘Dogs Changed My Life’…
The Dog Fighting Industry: It’s Bigger Than You Think
Dog fighting is one of the cruellest forms of animal abuse yet takes place in most countries every day. Owners of the dogs convince themselves that they love their animals and that they are good, responsible owners. In June 2016…
‘I Wanted to Help Homeless People & Their Pets, so This Is What I Did’
Last year, the number of homeless people in the UK grew and according to the charity Shelter, it’s growing fastest in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and north-west England. Spiralling rents, job cuts and rising everyday costs mean that…
Who’s the Greatest Dog In the World? Yours, Of Course
I’m no expert in mental health, nor animal therapy, but I’ve fought a battle with depression for years and the best therapist I’ve come across was my faithful Labrador, Bella. I’m not doubting the benefit of educated, licensed human therapists,…
Book Club: Jack and Billy Puppy Tales
Dogs have been a huge part of my life since my childhood. I didn’t want to do anything except work with dogs when I left school and I was lucky enough to persuade my parents and school career officers that…
Are Probiotics Good for Dogs?
Probiotics for dogs are being talked about more frequently than ever as it seems more people are now taking the supplement to improve their own gut health. So, it got us thinking: can canine probiotics improve your dog’s well-being too?…
‘7 Times My Dogs Changed My Life’: Lisa Linke
Lisa Linke is best known for her role in Amazon Prime’s comedy series, ‘Successful People’ and more recently, for her recurring role in the US adaptation of the UK hit TV show, ‘Teachers’. A huge dog lover, she volunteers at…
Less Than Half of Dogs Are Walked Daily, so How Often Should You Walk a Dog?
According to new research, only 4 in 10 of the nation’s dogs are walked on a daily basis. The research, commissioned by natural dog food producer Forthglade, found that more than HALF of British dog owners admit to not walking…
Dog Personality Test: How Well Do You Know Your Dog?
Every day on social media we stumble across different quizzes who want to guess our age by what we eat or our favourite song, or even favourite dog breed. In truth, sometimes we seek out the answers we want from…