Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
Stress isn’t just for humans – it affects dogs too
We all experience stress and anxiety at certain stages of our life – but not everyone appreciates that our dogs are just as vulnerable to the effects of it as we are. Our four-legged family members can’t express themselves by taking a time out, slamming a door or sitting down for a good chat with…
Read MoreFree event aims to catch new fishing enthusiasts
A free event to encourage more women to take up fishing is taking place this weekend. Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 September, Orvis Kelso are holding their first 50/50 Ladies Day at the Hass Fishery, Jedburgh, to encourage gender parity on the water. It will run 10am-1pm for all abilities. With support from Anne Woodock from Fish…
Read MorePaws for thought – this is music for dogs
A man who’s written songs for Rod Stewart, Westlife, Busted, Cliff Richard and Sandi Thom has turned his hand to something new – music for dogs. Songwriter John McLaughlin, who also appeared as the music coach on BBC’s Fame Academy and being the current manager of the Bay City Rollers, has teamed up with the…
Read MoreTop gundogs showed off their fantastic skills
It was a weekend of fast paced scurry action as the gundogs packed out the recent Scottish Game Fair. With glorious sunshine and no clouds in sight, skilled handlers and their talented pooches were ready for three days of high performance. As the Scottish Game Fair opened its gates, eager handlers and their dogs lined…
Read MoreHappy pawlidays for a growing number of dogs
It’s proving to be happy pawlidays in Scotland this summer as family breaks with their pet dogs in tow rise have risen by 56%. The increase in people taking their dogs with them on staycations across Scotland will result in leading animal charity, the Scottish SPCA, enjoying a new wave of donations. A group of…
Read MoreDoggy day out will raise money for a good cause
An East Lothian eatery is getting ready to hold its next dog-friendly event. Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to the Mercat Grill’s next doggy charity event on Saturday, 4 August. From the village pub/restaurant in Whitecraig, East Lothian, everyone will set off around 11.30am for a sociable, short walk in…
Read MoreDog-friendly guide to eat out and tourist spots
A new website to find canine-friendly venues in Scotland is kicking off this weekend. Dog Furiendly is bringing an interactive website for dog owners this Sunday, 22 July. The website will serve as an authentic platform for listing pubs, cafés, restaurants, shops, visitor attractions and events which allow dogs on the premises. To celebrate, Dog…
Read MoreAnother warning over blue-green algae in loch
Another warning over blue-green algae has been issued after being found in Scotland. Yesterday, Scottish Field warned dog owners to keep their pets away from the toxic scum, which is found in fresh waters in Great Britain and throughout the world, after the deaths of two pets who ingested it. The new warning relates to…
Read MoreScottish dog deaths leads to toxic algae warning
Dog owners are being warned to be aware of blue-green algae alerts, following the deaths of two pets in Scotland. Professor Laurence Carvalho, a freshwater ecologist at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), in Edinburgh, said reports of the dogs’ deaths demonstrates the importance of rapid recording of sightings of toxic algal blooms. Blue-green…
Read MorePersie Distillery launches gin for dog lovers
Persie Distillery in Blairgowrie has released Labrador Gin, a new tipple for Scottish dog lovers. The distillery has teamed up with Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) to raise funds with its new expression. Simon Fairclough, distiller and managing director at Persie Distillery, said: ‘As Persie Distillery entered its third year of trading, we wanted to…
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