Dog Blog

2024 gift guide for unique & fun Christmas gifts for dog lovers. Great Xmas present ideas for a human dog loving friend or dog owner in your life.

Christmas dog gift guide 2024 for unique & fun Christmas presents for dogs - whether buying for the pooch who has everything or festive themed gifts.

The North East Dog Festival returns on 31st Aug & 1st Sept 2024 at Kirkley Hall. Food, drink and festival vibes. Have-a-go activities, displays and more.

The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog-walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners.

We tested The Wunderball solid natural rubber virtually indestructible dog ball on our toy destroyer Zena. 6 weeks and 6 months later did it survive?

Edition Dog Live 2024 Coventry is a dog friendly event and the UK's only dog show dedicated to dog health, wellbeing, nutrition and happiness.

At the Dog Lovers Festival 2024 you can have the most amazing festival experience with your dog. Food, music, entertainment, advice & displays.

Packed full of attractions for dogs and owners, Suffolk Dog Day has been described as one of Suffolk’s biggest doggie days out. 8th September 2024.

New payment options when shopping online at D for Dog. Debit / credit card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Pay in 3 interest-free payments.

DogFest 2024 is being held at 7 locations across the UK. Dog friendly festival with have-a-go activities, fun dog show, displays, experts and more.

A fun day out for all the family, visit Pamper Our Pets Show on Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August 2024 at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. Dogs welcome.

Lungworm is a deadly disease, passed to dogs by slugs & snails. We thought it would be useful to hear from people whose dogs have been infected.

Paws in the Park has two great weekends for your dog in 2024 - Sussex and Kent. Dog displays and activities, trade stands, camping.

Alabama Rot hit the news again last week (10 February 2024) when new figures showed that this year has already seen 10 confirmed UK cases of the disease.

All About Dogs Show 2024 is an event organised by dog lovers for dog lovers. Weekend events packed with fun, shopping and activities for dogs.

Win a £50 online voucher in our 2023 Christmas competition. Simply find Deefer to enter. The winning voucher can be spent on anything your dog desires.

At D for Dog we pride ourselves on offering the best prices we can all year round. So don't panic this Black Friday. Keep calm and shop as normal. Woof!

When preparing your Christmas dinner it is fun to put some by for your dog but not all food is safe for dogs. We look at what is safe & what is not.

Looking for the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life? When generic gifts just won't cut it, let our personalised gift ideas inspire you.

Waterproof dog beds don't hold as much dirt or smell as other beds but do need some washing. What is the best way to wash or spot clean a waterproof bed?

Dog gates, barriers and pet safety gates are a useful addition to your home to keep pups and dogs safe, but which is the best for you and your dog?

This dramatic footage from the RSPCA shows the rescue of Arlo the dog, after a fraught 48 hours, who got stuck in a badger sett while on a walk.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has received over £205,000 in donations to date following LGBT+ activist and animal lover Paul O'Grady's death last week.

The Great North Dog Walk holds the World Record for the largest dog walk. Beautiful 3.5 mile South Shields coastal dog walk - Sunday 4th June 2023.

With so many options, how do we know what is the best food for our dog? Is there an easy way to tell whether we are feeding our dogs what they need?

Does your dog or cat get anxious when home alone? Soothing Dog Sounds make music to help your pet relax. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home invite all two and four-legged friends to take part in their Muddy Dog Challenge. Taking place at 6 areas across the UK.

Moonpig have stopped selling greetings cards featuring flat-faced dog breeds, specifically pugs and French bulldogs, due to animal welfare concerns.

In a huge moment for dog welfare, the RSPCA announced that the Welsh Government is launching a consultation on phasing out greyhound racing in Wales.

The Guinness World of Records have officially announced Bobi from Portugal as the world's oldest dog ever at an astounding 30 years and 269 days old.

Helping the animals of Ukraine by providing electricity, food, medicine and equipment. Help UPAW animal welfare aid distribution with their work.

Coping with dog loss varies from person to person and pet to pet. But I hope this helps someone going through grief and loss of a furry friend.

The Dog Lover Show in Scotland is back for 2023 with dates announced for Glasgow in September 2023. Enjoy a range of great attractions and advice.

If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon, bandana or marker, that dog needs space. Please maintain distance and give them time to move out of your way.

A great range of washable dog beds at D for Dog from fully machine washable beds to zippered and removable bed covers for easy washing and care.

The traditional H-shaped dog harness (or Y-harness) has been around for decades, with good reason. How do they compare to the Norwegian harness?

It is our birthday - D for Dog is 18 years old. To celebrate our 18th birthday we are giving away a D for Dog shopping spree worth £50. Free to play.

Battersea launches a new virtual dog training class 'Skills for All' to teach owners fun tricks and techniques to keep their dogs stimulated.

Raised dog bowls are great for most dogs to prevent stooping and straining but what height is best and are there any cons to elevated feeders?

The benefits of CBD oil for dogs, what is the dosage and which one should you buy? We discuss the best CBD oil for dogs, is it safe and legal in the UK?