Hounds Blog

Halloween is my favourite season and I love baking spooky tasty treats for me and my Dogs! This one is super easy, you only need a few ingredients and it helps use up some of the Pumpkin you'll have after Pumpkin Carving. So if like me you like a spot of baking here's my Biscuit recipe. All you will need is 275g Wholewheat Flour (extra for rolling) 1 Egg 1 tablespoon of Pumpkin Puree ( I make my own, theres lots of methods online)  100ml warm Water (depending on your Puree you might need more flour, once mixed you can add as...

Fireworks night can be stressful for both you and your pooch, to avoid any stress or anxiety follow these simple steps: 1- take your dog for their daily walk during the daytime to avoid being out when the fireworks start. 2- keep them busy! Get out some toys and keep them entertained whilst the fireworks are on as a distraction. 3- Feed them earlier in the day and save some treats for later, this way fireworks can be associated with something positive like a late night snack. 4- create a cosy and safe environment, set up their bed with a...

As the temperatures finally start to rise we thought we would focus on a common health concern among our canine companions that we often see in the warmer months - skin conditions.  So first up, how do I identify a skin problem? Keep an eye out for dry flaky skin on your dog, if they have longer hair you might need to part it so you can see the skin. Itching and nibbling at paws especially can be tell tail signs as is bald spots and any redness. Okay so you've identified your Dog is suffering with itchy skin, heres...

Before we start this post I just want to say that I am not saying to switch your Dog to a Vegan diet or telling you what to feed your pooch. This blog is to share what I have learned/seen in the hope it might help others. Now, on with the blog! Surprisingly many people feed plant based treats to their Dogs for many other reasons than being Vegan/Vegetarian themselves, after doing some research I wanted to share some of the positives of switching a few meaty treats to plant based for your pooch!  Health - Dogs produce amylase, an...

With many of us seeking outdoor adventures with our Dogs and the weather trying to warm up, it's important to protect your Dogs against Fleas. The big question is, can this be done naturally? I don't use over the counter flea treatments on my five Dogs, the reason for this being you can prevent Fleas naturally using products we sell in the shop. First up Shampoo, a nice easy one to add to your Bathroom shelf, we have lots of options to choose from but here are our favourite Shampoos, all made using natural ingredients to help deter fleas.  Dorwest -...