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5 Things Every Family Dog Deserves

April 6December 20 by Sabina Green
Shih Tzu

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

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, dog walking, family pet, pet health, Pet nutrition

Large breed dogs that make great family pets

December 19November 7 by Sabina Green
Golden Retriever

Keep reading to find out about some special large breed dogs and why they would make the best family pets!

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, family pet

3 Life Lessons That Having a Dog Can Teach Your Child

April 6November 1 by Sabina Green
Having a dog

We know children learn best when they don’t even know they are learning. Having a dog will bring joy and happiness and provide invaluable life lessons.

Categories Family pets Tags Animals, dog owner, dog training, dog walking, family pet

Behind the scenes with Bakers and Bramble {#InsideBakers} #ad

April 6February 19 by Sabina Green

When I started blogging back in 2009 events always focused around our babies but last week I attended my first dog blogger event and had a blast! Bramble and I were invited down to London for the day to find out more about doggy nutrition by the experts in the business, Bakers dog food. Who … Read more

Categories Family pets Tags Bramble. dog bed, dog training, Pet nutrition, pets

What to consider when bringing a dog into your family

August 21November 9 by Sabina Green
bringing a dog into your family

When you have children in the house, and other responsibilities to think of, choosing the right dog needs a lot of time and thought.

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, dog walking, family pet, getting a dog, pets

Dog walking tips for the “Great” British outside

January 21October 21 by Sabina Green
Dog Walking

If there’s one thing we can count on in Britain, it’s that we cannot count on the weather! While we all look forward to the summer & some of us the autumn months, we all know we are not necessarily going to see much of the sun or dry weather. When you get a dog, … Read more

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, dog walking, Family walks, outdoor fun, pets, walking, walking holiday

Meet Bramble: the newest member of the Mummy Matters family

April 6October 19 by Sabina Green
Having a dog

As the Summer holidays were drawing to a close, our family welcomed a new member into the home. No, not a baby . . . a 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel by the name of Bramble, ‘Bram’ for short. When the time is right I have had dogs pretty much my whole life, I grew up with … Read more

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, dog walking, family pet, pets

Consequences That Can Come From a Poorly Trained Dog

April 20September 23 by Sabina Green
Bram

Having a poorly trained dog can lead to several consequences for the owner and animal alike. Read on to find out more.

Categories Family pets Tags dog owner, dog training, family pet
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