{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Good Dog Pet Care Services","home_page_url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk","description":"Good Dog Pet Care Services","author":{"name":"Good Dog Pet Care Services"},"items":[{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/time2take5-weight-edition","html_content":"

Your pet's weight can be a great indicator of their overall health status. Like their owners, carrying extra weight (or not enough) can have long standing health implications. The 2021 PDSA Paw Report showed that over 1....

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I read a recent article from Edition Dog Professionals about knowing the importance of whether your dog is 'Dog Friendly' or 'Dog Tolerant'. This got me thinking about how we manage our group walk sessions and whether o...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/is-your-dog-dog-friendly-or-dog-tolerant","title":"Is your dog, dog-friendly or dog-tolerant? ","summary":"I read a recent article from Edition Dog Professionals about knowing the importance of whether your dog is 'Dog Friendly' or 'Dog Tolerant'. This got me thinking about how we manage our group walk sessions and whether o...","date_modified":"2023-11-06T13:17:29Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/firework-advice","html_content":"

Let's talk firework anxiety!\nIt's something that everyone will be talking about soon, and no matter where you sit in the debate of whether fireworks should be banned or not, the fact remains that many pets are petrified ...

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This month's edition of #Time2Take5 is all about EARS. Whether your dog has long, heavy furry ears or smooth sticky up ears - they all need some TLC to keep them in tip top condition.

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Anyone who knows me, or has been a loyal customer of Good Dog, will know that we are passionate about providing excellent care for pets. There is nothing more important than our pets health, and maintaining their welfare...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/time2take5-campaign-has-arrived","title":"#Time2Take5 Campaign Has Arrived","summary":"Anyone who knows me, or has been a loyal customer of Good Dog, will know that we are passionate about providing excellent care for pets. There is nothing more important than our pets health, and maintaining their welfare...","date_modified":"2023-10-13T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-tackle-pet-parent-guilt","html_content":"

As a Dog Mum or Dog Dad, do you ever wonder if you’re doing enough? Or do you ever find yourself comparing your parenting with what you see other pet parents doing with or for their pets? Are you consumed by guilt every ...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-tackle-pet-parent-guilt","title":"How to Tackle Pet Parent Guilt","summary":"As a Dog Mum or Dog Dad, do you ever wonder if you’re doing enough? Or do you ever find yourself comparing your parenting with what you see other pet parents doing with or for their pets? Are you consumed by guilt every ...","date_modified":"2023-09-15T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/feeling-guilty-leaving-your-pet-home-alone-here-are-our-top-tips","html_content":"

The first time you leave your dog home alone is nerve racking, I'm not gonna lie. I remember when I first left Henry alone. We set everything up; the radio on, a stuffed Kong and popped him in his crate with my mobile ph...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/feeling-guilty-leaving-your-pet-home-alone-here-are-our-top-tips","title":"Feeling Guilty Leaving Your Pet Home Alone? Here Are Our Top Tips","summary":"The first time you leave your dog home alone is nerve racking, I'm not gonna lie. I remember when I first left Henry alone. We set everything up; the radio on, a stuffed Kong and popped him in his crate with my mobile ph...","date_modified":"2023-09-08T13:10:04Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/christmas-prep-for-your-pets","html_content":"

Christmas is such a wonderful and magical time, but it can also be a time of accidents, injury and panic. Around 1,000 people every year are injured by their Christmas Tree, I cannot begin to imagine how many mischevious...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/christmas-prep-for-your-pets","title":"Christmas Prep for your Pets","summary":"Christmas is such a wonderful and magical time, but it can also be a time of accidents, injury and panic. Around 1,000 people every year are injured by their Christmas Tree, I cannot begin to imagine how many mischevious...","date_modified":"2022-12-09T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/the-2022-christmas-gift-guide-for-dog-lovers","html_content":"

‘Tis the season, dog lovers!

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I’ve always believed that you don’t have to do much to make a big difference. A small gesture can have a huge impact, not only on those you’re giving to, but on those who share your care. In honor of the large impact of ...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/let%E2%80%99s-make-a-difference-for-hallswood-animal-sanctuary","title":"Let’s Make a Difference for Hallswood Animal Sanctuary","summary":"I’ve always believed that you don’t have to do much to make a big difference. A small gesture can have a huge impact, not only on those you’re giving to, but on those who share your care. In honor of the large impact of ...","date_modified":"2022-11-23T17:45:09Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/halloween-myths-busted","html_content":"

Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, you cannot avoid Halloween celebrations having an impact on your pets. These spooky celebrations can be difficult for your pet to make sense of. All of a sudden people are walking ...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/halloween-myths-busted","title":"Halloween Myths BUSTED ","summary":"Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, you cannot avoid Halloween celebrations having an impact on your pets. These spooky celebrations can be difficult for your pet to make sense of. All of a sudden people are walking ...","date_modified":"2022-10-28T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/boredom-buster-ideas-keeping-your-dog-busy-with-games-at-home","html_content":"

Boredom affects all of us; including our pets. Unfortunately this often leads to undesirable behaviours, such as destruction of your property which can be upsetting and frustrating. So what can we do about this, and how ...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/boredom-buster-ideas-keeping-your-dog-busy-with-games-at-home","title":"Boredom Buster Ideas: Keeping Your Dog Busy with Games at Home dog enrichment","summary":"Boredom affects all of us; including our pets. Unfortunately this often leads to undesirable behaviours, such as destruction of your property which can be upsetting and frustrating. So what can we do about this, and how ...","date_modified":"2022-02-16T20:13:37Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/doggy-day-out---valentines-edition","html_content":"

This valentines, why not do something a little different and extra special with your beloved pet.

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Over the years we have tried and tested many different products and gained a wealth of experience for the differing needs breeds and the seasons can present when out walking dogs.

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Marcus joined our team in Summer 2021 whilst we were still pulling through the mist of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. Since joining our team he has gotten straight to work getting to know all of his round thoroughl...

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Helen joined us in Spring 2021 and has quickly become settled in her busy round. She has made strong bonds with her regular pooches and has even managed to create new groups of dogs; expanding their social circles whilst...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/meet-the-good-dog-team-helen","title":"Meet the Good Dog Team: Helen ","summary":"Helen joined us in Spring 2021 and has quickly become settled in her busy round. She has made strong bonds with her regular pooches and has even managed to create new groups of dogs; expanding their social circles whilst...","date_modified":"2021-08-31T11:44:46Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/recycle-for-hallswood-animal-sanctuary","html_content":"

Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, a local charity, have created a recycling program where by they can raise much needed funds to help save injured wildlife, poorly livestock and companion animals through things that would usua...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/recycle-for-hallswood-animal-sanctuary","title":"Recycle for Hallswood Animal Sanctuary","summary":"Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, a local charity, have created a recycling program where by they can raise much needed funds to help save injured wildlife, poorly livestock and companion animals through things that would usua...","date_modified":"2021-07-08T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/battling-plastic-one-poop-bag-at-a-time","html_content":"

As a responsible dog owner you will use a large number of poop bags each year, but how many would you estimate? Even if we assumed you used as little as 100 bags a year, when you consider the number of dogs here in the U...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/battling-plastic-one-poop-bag-at-a-time","title":"Battling Plastic; One Poop Bag At A Time","summary":"As a responsible dog owner you will use a large number of poop bags each year, but how many would you estimate? Even if we assumed you used as little as 100 bags a year, when you consider the number of dogs here in the U...","date_modified":"2021-07-06T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-choose-a-dog-walker","html_content":"

Over the years I have met many dog owners and I am always so shocked to hear about some of the terrible experiences they have had with hiring a pet carer whom has not fulfilled their duties properly, or just the struggle...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-choose-a-dog-walker","title":"How To Choose A Dog Walker","summary":"Over the years I have met many dog owners and I am always so shocked to hear about some of the terrible experiences they have had with hiring a pet carer whom has not fulfilled their duties properly, or just the struggle...","date_modified":"2020-09-28T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/why-i-do-what-i-do","html_content":"

There are many reasons why I chose to, and continue to, work in the pet care industry but one of the biggest and most satisfying for me personally is the direct impact I can have with the owner and pet involved.

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/why-i-do-what-i-do","title":"Why I Do What I Do","summary":"There are many reasons why I chose to, and continue to, work in the pet care industry but one of the biggest and most satisfying for me personally is the direct impact I can have with the owner and pet involved.","date_modified":"2020-09-21T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/why-hire-a-dog-walker","html_content":"

Improving pet health: by using a dog walking service you are ensuring your dog receives regular scheduled exercise. This can be key to helping maintain body weight and condition, and can help loose excess weight that cou...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/why-hire-a-dog-walker","title":"Why Hire a Dog Walker?","summary":"Improving pet health: by using a dog walking service you are ensuring your dog receives regular scheduled exercise. This can be key to helping maintain body weight and condition, and can help loose excess weight that cou...","date_modified":"2020-09-14T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/meet-the-good-dog-team-tim","html_content":"

Tim joined us in 2019 and quickly became settled in with his round of furries, befriending and gaining their trust. He's so hard working and often goes the extra mile for the benefit of the individual pets under his care...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/meet-the-good-dog-team-tim","title":"Meet The Good Dog Team: Tim","summary":"Tim joined us in 2019 and quickly became settled in with his round of furries, befriending and gaining their trust. He's so hard working and often goes the extra mile for the benefit of the individual pets under his care...","date_modified":"2020-09-09T18:28:34Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/meet-the-good-dog-team-danielle","html_content":"

Good Dog started after I completed a BSc (Hons) Animal Science & Welfare in 2015. It encompassed so many aspects of animal care - behaviour & training, disease control, nutrition and anatomy & physiology to name a few! T...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/meet-the-good-dog-team-danielle","title":"Meet The Good Dog Team: Danielle","summary":"Good Dog started after I completed a BSc (Hons) Animal Science & Welfare in 2015. It encompassed so many aspects of animal care - behaviour & training, disease control, nutrition and anatomy & physiology to name a few! T...","date_modified":"2020-09-09T18:20:52Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/5-experiences-that-shaped-my-career","html_content":"

I have learnt many things along my journey to this point, and I continue to learn all the time – not just new methods or other useful things that affect how we look after pets but life lessons. The things you cannot lear...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/5-experiences-that-shaped-my-career","title":"5 Experiences that shaped my career","summary":"I have learnt many things along my journey to this point, and I continue to learn all the time – not just new methods or other useful things that affect how we look after pets but life lessons. The things you cannot lear...","date_modified":"2020-06-07T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-separation-anxiety---podcasts","html_content":"

During lockdown, I am constantly reminded that we are so fortunate to have all the technology we do. It has enabled us to keep in touch with loved ones and also for so many of us to be able to continue working from home....

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-separation-anxiety---podcasts","title":"How to Prevent Separation Anxiety - Podcasts","summary":"During lockdown, I am constantly reminded that we are so fortunate to have all the technology we do. It has enabled us to keep in touch with loved ones and also for so many of us to be able to continue working from home....","date_modified":"2020-06-02T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-canine-separation-anxiety---importance-of-rest","html_content":"

An adult dog sleeps around 12-14 hours a day on average, and if you have a very lazy dog like myself it can seem like he sleeps for even longer! Rest is really important for the physical and mental well being of all livi...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-canine-separation-anxiety---importance-of-rest","title":"How to Prevent Canine Separation Anxiety - Importance of Rest","summary":"An adult dog sleeps around 12-14 hours a day on average, and if you have a very lazy dog like myself it can seem like he sleeps for even longer! Rest is really important for the physical and mental well being of all livi...","date_modified":"2020-06-02T18:54:04Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-separation-anxiety---encouraging-independence-1","html_content":"

COVID has meant that we have been able to spend so much more time home with our furry loved ones, and that has been great! However this has meant that some are now struggling to adjust to what used to be the norm of bein...

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-separation-anxiety---encouraging-independence-1","title":"How to Prevent Separation Anxiety - Encouraging Independence","summary":"COVID has meant that we have been able to spend so much more time home with our furry loved ones, and that has been great! However this has meant that some are now struggling to adjust to what used to be the norm of bein...","date_modified":"2020-06-02T18:50:10Z"},{"id":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-canine-separation-anxiety---routine","html_content":"

","url":"https://gooddogpetcareservices.co.uk/dog-advice/f/how-to-prevent-canine-separation-anxiety---routine","title":"How to Prevent Canine Separation Anxiety - Routine ","summary":" ","date_modified":"2020-06-02T18:45:48Z"}]}