As the nights start drawing in and we approach Halloween, we want to find out if dogs are afraid of the dark. Whilst a fear of the dark in humans is very common, it’s not easy to determine in dogs. Are dogs more afraid at night? The simple answer is…

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, many families are already planning their perfect day out. But did you know that this Bank Holiday is also National Dog Day? As many dog owners will know, it can be difficult to find venues that are dog friendly, and nobody wants to leave their dog at home,

It was a usual Sunday morning and I was intending to have a lazy day doing as little as possible. Our three year old Lhasa Apso was lying on the bed with her head on my feet fast asleep. As I was not particularly comfortable, I chose to move my…

When Poppy the Lhasa behaves in a mischievous way, she will take something that belongs to me. This is usually one of my socks, which she takes and then runs off with. However, if I take no notice of this action, she will then sit in front of me, drop…

Our wonderful doggy companions provide us with unconditional love and happiness. Unfortunately, the major pitfall with dog ownership comes when inevitably we are forced to say goodbye. The average life expectancy for dogs is around 10-11 years, which of course is not nearly long enough. The general health and quality…

The Lhasa Apso dog breed has a playful personality and temperament. They’re known to be fiercely independent and fearless, but they also have unwavering loyalty to their owners. Lhasa dogs might be small in physical stature but the same cannot be said for their huge personality. Here are the seven…