Sometimes, it is absolutely necessary to leave your dog at a boarding kennels, and as pet owners, this can make us a little bit anxious and worried. A lot of people try to avoid having to board their dogs, however it is sometimes the only option and what people don’t know is that there really
Training your dog is a very rewarding task, but it’s not always easy, and it certainly requires patience and good technique. Most commonly, you will train your dog with the basics when they are puppies, which needless to say can be a little hands on and require a patient and engaging approach. Dogs are very
As pet owners, the most important thing to us is keeping our pets safe. One way to ensure better safety for our beloved pets, is to get them microchipped. It helps keep them protected and allows us to be located and contacted should they ever end up out of sight. Over the years, microchipping has
There are so many wonderful things about owning a dog. Their loyalty and companionship, training them and seeing them progress, sharing your life with them; these are only a few of the special ways they will impact your life. However despite all of these fantastic things, looking after a dog can be challenging, and one
Whether you have animals in your house already or not, introducing a new pet can be challenging in any environment. It takes time for animals to adjust to their new surroundings, let alone any other pets that you may have. Furthermore, introducing a new pet also becomes stressful to the pets that you might already
I’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase ‘a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’, but sadly at this time of the year, hundreds of pets are gifted to people for Christmas, and shortly afterwards, get abandoned or given up. All of these animals are taken out of their brand new homes and left
Here at Hollybank Cattery & Kennels, we strongly believe that a house isn’t a home without a pet. Our little furry companions make our home a better place, and we would certainly be lost without them. Having a pet can actually improve your health amongst a whole lot of other benefits, such as having a
I am sure over the past few months you have been receiving tonnes of GDPR emails from companies begging you to stay on their mailing list. Well, there is a good reason for this, and we wanted to tell you a little more about it. This new GDPR came into practice on 25th May 2018
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘adopt don’t shop’ before when it comes to pets. And there is a perfectly good reason for that - in fact, many. Getting a new pet is always a very exciting time, but it’s important to not become too eager and lost, and ensure that you are doing it
Getting a dog is a pretty big deal for any household, and the process of choosing the right one is very exciting. But, how do you know where to start? There are so many different breeds and cross breeds available, how could you possibly choose which one is right for you?! It’s fair to say
