Thaxted Pet Co. Blog

  • Why we LOVE Tug-E-Nuff

        Tug-E-Nuff has been one of our favourite brands for a while now at Thaxted Pet Co, so we were SUPER excited when we were gifted some of their ...

  • The power of sniffing! 👃

    We get it, you’re on a walk with your pooch and you think to yourself “do you have to sniff that blade of grass for 5 minutes?!”. But did you know ...
    Posted in dog, dog enrichment, dog wellbeing, sniffing

  • Julius K9 - Paw Patrol harness review

    I was super excited to be asked to review the new Paw Patrol range of harnesses by Julius K9, as part of the Kids Around Dogs approved products sc...
    Posted in harness, Julius K9, Kids Around Dogs, paw patrol, product review

  • Struggling with barking? Kickstart your training with our top tips

    Barking is a completely normal and functional behaviour for our dogs; they may bark to alert us that something is wrong or to make you aware of som...

  • Where to find a qualified Trainer or Behaviourist 🐶

    With the dog community ever growing, there are unfortunately some “professionals” who are offering training and behaviour advice without being qual...

  • The importance of using a qualified trainer or behaviourist

    It has recently been brought to my attention that there are some people claiming to be qualified behaviourists and trainers without having the appr...
    Posted in canine behaviourist, dog trainer

  • Enrichment ideas for hot summer days

    During this hot weather it can be difficult to keep our furry friends as entertained as usual. However, enrichment doesn’t just have to come in th...

  • What kibble is right for your pet?

    Picking a suitable kibble for your best friend can be difficult, with so many options on the market it can be hard to narrow down which is right fo...
    Posted in dogwood, kibble, pets

  • Food Allergies and Intolerances: Is there any difference?

    by Matthew Aiken A variety of dogs suffer from allergies or intolerances, but large sums of pet owners are confused by the difference. The below ou...

  • Why hypoallergenic recipes?

    Like humans, pets health can go out of control when exposed to certain food or chemicals. Food sensitivities are whereby the animal is intolerant (...