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All good things must come to an end
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Hey everyone, we have some sad news. We are sadly going to shutdown our Empawrium at The Stripey Sausage. We have given it everything over the last couple of years, but we feel that with the market too competitive and in particular with cheaper imports from abroad, we cannot survive. We have loved your custom and your support so much, and we cannot thank you enough for that. We had really hoped that we would be able to run this as a growing and successful business, but sadly we have to admit defeat. We will be closing the Stripey Store...
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To Rescue or not to Rescue, that is the question?
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Man’s best friend
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It is estimated that approximately one in four people in the UK will suffer a mental health problem at some point every year. And dogs really can make all the difference – their kindness and companionship getting their owners through the darkest of days. In addition to helping alleviate stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, there are all the benefits that come from regularly exercising your dog. Daily walks outdoors boost physical and emotional wellbeing, and there are recognised benefits for our mental health of being outside in green space. One thing which has become so apparent since lockdown, is that...
Guest Blog Q&A's - from Berries Elite K9's
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Hello dog lovers and owners. We hope you're keeping well and staying cool in this heat with your dogs. We have a great blog this month from Bex @ Berries Elite K9's. We thought about what some of the most asked questions would be and Bex kindly gave us the answers! How is that for luck! Q. My dog pulls a lot on the lead, what advice can you give me to help stop this? A. Pulling on the lead is one of the most asked about training questions and is a simple one to answer. A dog who pulls...
Hounds and Heat
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As the summer gets warmer week on week, we wanted to share some valuable advice and information to help look after your pooches. The heat can be a very serious concern for dogs, from puppies to our oldies. Keeping to the below advice will help keep them safe and not suffer the alternative which is unthinkable. Water and shade Always keep into your thoughts that the sun shifts throughout the day, and even brief periods of direct exposure can cause problems. Keep their water bowls out of the sun and topped up with fresh water regularly throughout the day. Hot...