Helpful advice on family pets, from choosing the right pet to care tips, training and creating a happy home for animals and children.
For those of us who live in the UK, we often look at nature programmes and people living in other countries and wonder how they survive being surrounded by so many creepy crawlies and other animals that can harm them as well as just being pests. What we often fail to realise is that we … Read more
Introducing a dog to the family brings a whole new dimension to family life. A dog can be the one that you turn to when you need comfort when you want someone to talk to without them interrupting. They can be used to help those who need therapy, in short, they are a very important … Read more
A dog bed might not be a dog’s best friend but it comes in a close second behind man! Bramble makes his feelings quite clear when he is no longer happy with his bed, he will scratch, kick and pull his bed around followed by an audible huff. You can almost hear him mutter “I … Read more
Getting a pet can be the best thing you can do; it offers companionship, helps with exercise, and they really can become a true part of the family. However, there is a lot to consider before you bring your pet into your home and your life, and you must carry out all the research necessary … Read more
So you have finally made the decision to bring a four-legged friend of the canine variety into your home but how do you know which dog breed is right for you? It’s not just as simple as choosing the cutest puppy, choosing a dog needs to be taken seriously with lots of consideration before you … Read more
Being a responsible dog owner means being prepared to walk your four-legged friend regardless of the weather. Luckily, we are not fair-weather walkers, but we do need to make sure that we have the right gear to keep us warm and dry. Millets have come to my rescue this year, providing both Simon and me with … Read more
If you are looking into the possibility of getting a family dog, you should know right from the very beginning that dogs need a lot of care, just like children. If your family is unprepared it can be difficult to introduce your dog and this is an error you will definitely want to avoid. Not … Read more
Bramble has been a member of the Mummy Matters family for over a year now and has settled in like a dream, it feels like he has always been here. That’s not to say there haven’t been teething troubles as any owner of pets will know it isn’t always plain sailing and one dog isn’t … Read more
Keep reading to find out about some special large breed dogs and why they would make the best family pets!