dogs Archives – Emma Reed

Preparing For A Pup

Posted on August 17, 2020November 19, 2020 by Emma Reed

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Having a pet can be almost as taxing, not to mention as expensive, as having a baby. When you’re taking on a new puppy for the first time, the amount of preparation and equipment can be overwhelming, not to mention the need to puppy-proof your home in much the same way you would for a toddler.

We bring you the low-down on all things puppy-related to get your home ready for your latest, furry addition. Continue reading “Preparing For A Pup” →

Puppy-Proofing Your Home

Posted on December 21, 2018September 24, 2020 by Emma Reed

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Thinking of getting a puppy? Creating a safe environment for your pooch is essential – puppies are very curious and will have a go at chewing everything in those first months. Not only do you want to protect your dog from your home, but you also want to protect your home from your dog, so as well as eliminating hazards, it could be worth finding a way to protect valuables.

Here are just ideas on how you can puppy-proof your home…

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Better Buddies: Improving Your Relationship With Your Dog

Posted on January 8, 2018August 10, 2020 by Emma Reed

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A relationship we can have with any pet is a bond that can’t be broken but there can be issues from time to time. Whether your pet is undergoing a change or there are problems with your dog in relation to their health, you’re shaking up their routines by moving to a new place or you’ve even got another pet. Continue reading “Better Buddies: Improving Your Relationship With Your Dog” →

Pets — should they be in your bedrooms or not?

Posted on November 28, 2017August 10, 2020 by Emma Reed

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Do you have a cat or a dog? Do you let your dog or cat sleep in your bedroom or on your bed? You are certainly not alone, as a survey commissioned by leading pet insurer Animal Friends found that nearly half of owners sleep with their pets. My dog has always slept in, or next to my bed and she is now 15 years old. I personally have no issue with sharing a bedroom with a pet because I view them as part of the family.

So, do you think it is good idea to welcome your pet into your bedroom? Fitted bedroom specialists DM Design has analysed the arguments both for and against this decision: Continue reading “Pets — should they be in your bedrooms or not?” →

Our New Year Trip To Exmoor

Posted on January 8, 2017July 23, 2020 by Emma Reed

We decided to escape the parties and fireworks this New Year mainly due to our elderly dog who is no longer able to cope with the noises, which gave us the perfect opportunity to retreat to the Exmoor countryside with the family and enjoy some quality time before the rat race of work and routine had to begin again.

After hunting around on the internet I was over the moon when Continue reading “Our New Year Trip To Exmoor” →

Children and Dogs

Posted on March 2, 2016August 12, 2020 by Emma Reed

We have a family dog. She has been around a while but was my first baby so when we added a new addition in the form of a human baby it got me to thinking…

As I walked my lovely old girl today in the drizzle I started to reminisce about all the places we have been together, how many walks there have been and wondering how many will be left. I got Molly when I was 19 and she was 7 months old. She already had her name Continue reading “Children and Dogs” →