One of the most popular questions we get asked is how do I groom my dogs. Their grooming routines are totally different but I thought I’d talk you through Woody’s. Woody is a Working Cocker Spaniel, so isn’t that fluffy compared to the hairier Show Cockers. His breed ideally should be short on the body,Continue reading “How to groom a Spaniel”
Category Archives: Tips and Advice
What to pack for the Beach
During the last month we’ve had a couple of trips to the beach, making the most of this perfect weather. Not too chilly to be in the water but also not too hot for the dogs to be out in the open all day. Being an over packer, preparing for any possibility I usually pack everythingContinue reading “What to pack for the Beach”
Going away without your dog
There comes a time for all of us when we have to go away without our dogs. As sad as it is to leave behind our furry children sometimes they just can’t come along [I try to make this as infrequent as possible because I just miss them too much!]. I’ve spent the past weekContinue reading “Going away without your dog”
How to make Tuna treats
One of Woody & Wilma’s absolute favourite training treats is Tuna cake, otherwise known as Tuna loaf or Mackerel cake [With Mackerel instead of Tuna]. It’s quick and easy to make a whole load of treats that will last you and your dogs for plenty of training sessions. Ingredients: 2 tins of Tuna in oilContinue reading “How to make Tuna treats”
Lumps and bumps
This blog is going to be a little bit more of a serious post. We thought we’d share it to help others catch things early that could potentially be dangerous for your pets. Recently I discovered a lump at the base of Woody’s chest. Each time I’m cuddling him I run my hands all overContinue reading “Lumps and bumps”
Wilma is growing up!
In just a couple of weeks my little puppy will be turning 1 year old! Where has the time gone! It seems only yesterday  I first visited her and her tiny siblings  at 7 weeks old, now they’re all big and most definitely fluffy. I’ll be doing a birthday blog post closer to the time whichContinue reading “Wilma is growing up!”
Making the most of Spring
We have been absolutely loving the sunny spring weather that has arrived over the last couple of weeks. It seems so long since I was able to hang out in the garden with the dogs [Last time we did this Wilma was only a tiny baby, now look at her!]. We have a little bank in theContinue reading “Making the most of Spring”
Dog photography tips
As some of you may know, as well as owning my spaniels and being the human behind ‘The Cotswold Spaniels’, I am a photographer – specialising in Canine photography. Smart phone cameras are now such good quality as well as many DSLR and Bridge cameras becoming more affordable there is a huge increase in petContinue reading “Dog photography tips”
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