With temperatures reaching 30°C and above, it can be a stressful time for owners. While Bearded Collies are an active breed that love being outdoors, days like these require us to change our routine to keep them safe and comfortable. Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day When the temperature climbs, the safest place for your dog is indoors. Even if they enjoy lying outside, gardens, patios and paving slabs absorb the heat throughout the day and can become surprisin

Getting your puppy to walk well on the lead.

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Going on a dog walk is one of the main reasons people get a dog, nothing beats a walk seeing your best friend enjoying the world. It’s a daily ritual that brings joy, routine, and connection—not just between you and your dog, but with the wider community of dog owners around you. But as lovely as these shared spaces are, they only work well when we all follow a bit of unspoken etiquette. Dog walking isn’t just about exercise. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and, above a

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Exercise

Off Lead Your puppy is a blank canvas, don't let your pup down, teach your puppy a good recall. Your puppy won't see as well when you first get him/her so they will want to hang round. Once they can see further and are older and bolder everything is ten times harder for you. Find a safe place, attach a long training line and let puppy go. Walk and now and again call pup to you and treat on arrival. Be consistent do this every day so off lead is not a novelty and therefore