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What's New?

Welcome to the 'What's New?' page. It provides links to new pages that have been built, changes to existing pages and any new doggy faces added to the website. Keep an eye on this page and be the first to enjoy the new additions.

It's very simple to find out what's been added to the site. You can receive updates by either:

Nov 20, 2008, Residential dog training holidays

A residential dog training course in the UK could be just the thing to improve your dog's behaviour and facilitate some intense training.

Nov 20, 2008, Boating Holidays for you and your dog

Grab the doggy life jacket and sail away with your best friend!

Nov 20, 2008, Walking Holidays with your dog

How about a British walking holiday with your dog? Seems obvious knowing how much every dog loves to exercise. Here are some companies that know about dogs and walking.

Nov 18, 2008, Dog Poems

Dog Poems - inspired by the poet-in-residence at Battersea Dog's Home, Steve Tasane. Here's a collection of my favourite dog poetry.

Nov 12, 2008, Favourite places to walk your dog.

I'm inviting you all to share your favourite dog walks. I've already started the ball rolling (Ashdown Forest) so do please join in. Wherever you are in the world, let's hear about your favourite place and why it's ideal for your dog.

Nov 12, 2008, Ashdown Forest, England

Someone had to go first so I thought it may as well be me since it's my website!! One of my favourite dog walks is Ashdown Forest in the UK. It's

Nov 11, 2008, Sussex Dog Info expanding!

If you live in Sussex, England, or are planning a visit, these pages are for you! Latest additions are dog-friendly hotels, dog trainers and places that offer dog therapy.

Nov 10, 2008, Funny Jokes For Kids

Funny jokes for kids, no adverts and every single joke about a dog. Question: What do dogs eat at the cinema? Answer: Pup-corn!

Nov 7, 2008, Dog Blog - the peanut butter pups

Once I've finished with my peanut butter jars, Georgie and Jessie get to clean them properly. Yummy!

Nov 7, 2008, DVDs - all with a wide variety of canine stars.

DVDs - but no ordinary DVDs! All the films on this page are family friendly and have dogs as their true stars - only fitting for a website devoted to dogs!

Nov 7, 2008, Nintendogs

Nintendogs - information on the very popular virtual dogs. Just like in real life, the dog needs to be fed, exercised, groomed, played with and petted. Accessories are also discussed.

Nov 6, 2008, Kids Toys

Kids Toys - if your child, or a child you know, is a dog lover, here are a selection of age related toys for babies right through to 12 year olds. A must for the dog loving child in your life!

Nov 5, 2008, Dog Accessories - new link with 'Orvis'

One company we've recently linked up with is Orvis. They have top quality products including: personalised collars; beds I wouldn't mind snuggling into myself; tough dog toys; raised feeding stations; waterproof car seat covers; and also a wide range of clothing for us. A great company based both in the UK and in the States. Check them out if you haven't already.

Clicking from this site will take you to Orvis UK but there is also a link on their website for Orvis USA.

Nov 5, 2008, Wordless Wednesday

Warmest wishes to our American friends on this remarkable day.

Oct 27, 2008, Fireworks

Fireworks: if your dog is nervous around fireworks or stressed by loud noise such as thunder, this page has some ideas on how to deal with it.

Oct 27, 2008, Dog Blog: Housework and dogs

I don’t blame our dogs for our messy house - probably it would be messy without them. But I do recognise that you need to keep on top of it. If not, there’s a danger that ‘the mess’ will get on top of you.

Oct 22, 2008, Dog Blog: A walk in the woods

Kicking up the leaves on an Autumnal dog walk - what could be nicer?

Oct 22, 2008, Dog Blog: Special doggy friends

A tribute to our best doggy pals - and some fine English dog names to boot!

Oct 20, 2008, Dog Blog: Dog Toys and Toy Hospitals

When I was a little girl I used to play hospitals. I was reminded of my game when I found 'Little Dog' earlier today . . .

Oct 19, 2008, Dog Health

The 'Dog Health' page will help if you have concerns about the health of your pet. We've teamed up with JustAnswer.com to offer online dog health advice from experienced vets.

Oct 12, 2008, Georgie and Jessie's Dog Blog - redesigned

I've teamed up with WordPress to bring you a revamped Dogs Blog. I think you'll agree it looks pretty good - and you'll have access, if you want, to the growing art of 'blogging'.

Oct 5, 2008, Dogs Blog - Georgie and the pigeon

Georgie and Jessie don’t seem to mind the bad weather - in fact they seem to have even more energy, especially Georgie. She had a very exciting walk today - she found a pigeon.

Oct 2, 2008, Reorganisation of pages

Regular visitors to the site will notice some changes to the organisation of the pages. Since the site is growing rapidly, I thought it a good idea to group subjects together rather than have them spreading out down the side of the page (ie. the 'Nav Bar')Everything's still intact - I've just had a bit of a de-clutter. Shame I can't do the same for our house!

Oct 1, 2008, Jessie's first trip on a train

This is my blog entry for Jessie's Big Adventure: her first trip on a train.

Sep 25, 2008, Scottish Dog Names

Scottish Dog Names are worth considering particularly if your dog's breed originates from this part of the world. The names are earthy and natural, and seem to exude a certain strength of character.

Sep 20, 2008, Dog Calendars

Dog Calendars for 2009 are available here. Look through a selection of dog calendars from The Calendar Club.

Sep 2, 2008, New Jokes Added

I've added some new jokes to the Joke Page. If you have any good ones, do send them in. Only clean, dog/child-friendly ones will be published.

Sep 2, 2008, CHANEL, MY BEAUTIFUL YORKIE

This is Chanel, a 2 year old female Yorkie, holidaying on the island of Milos, Greece. She was born in Geilenkirchen, Germany where she still

Aug 21, 2008, Dog jokes and funny quotations

Some dog jokes to make you giggle and help brighten up a rainy August day (if you live in the UK, you'll know what I mean!)

Aug 18, 2008, Ooh la la!

Holiday Dogalogue - here are some pictures of dogs from our holiday in France, and information if you're thinking of visiting. We noticed plenty of small dogs, and Yorkies seemed particularly popular.

Aug 3, 2008, Football Dog Names

Here's a striking collection of football dog names including Pele, Charlton and Becks.

Aug 3, 2008, Sussex Dog Info

I am gathering local information on dog walkers/sitters/dog-friendly pubs/cafes/hotels in the Sussex area of the UK. Please send me details of any establishment or service you would like listed.

Aug 1, 2008, Elsa, the Golden Retriever.

Four year old Golden Retriever, Elsa, joins the 'Your Dog' page.

Jul 26, 2008, Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer, beautiful Mishka.

(From Dawn in Norfolk) Mishka is 1 year old now. She is my constant companion. Her best friends are Maggie ( another Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer )

Jun 29, 2008, New Auctions added

I have added new auctions to the site: soft and cuddly toy dogs (including Webkinz), and pet carriers (including strollers and airline approved pet carriers).

Jun 27, 2008, Seven dog groups still there!

The seven dog groups are still available to view but have been taken off the Navigation Bar on the left - I decided it was getting a bit long! To view each group, please go to the 'Types of Dog' page and they'll all be there waiting for you!

Jun 24, 2008, Barney, the Leonberger, added to Working Dogs page

Meet Barney the Leonberger and find out about this 'lion of the mountains'.

Jun 24, 2008, New Auctions: dog collars, leads and bandanas

If you're looking for a collar or lead for your dog, check these auctions first. Most items are brand new and they are usually much cheaper than in the shops. Many prices are fixed although some are part of the bidding system. Diamonte, leather or a trendy bandana - you should find it here.

Jun 24, 2008, Dog Lover

If you are a dog lover and like interesting and quirky items, this auction may be for you. Check out the current jewels in the crown!

Jun 21, 2008, New Auction Pages Added

Small, medium and large dog beds as well as dog guards for the car are now available to view on eBay auctions directly from this site.

Jun 21, 2008, Video added: How to Remove a Tick

If your dog has a tick, it's useful to know the various ways of removing it. Here's a video of how to remove one using the Tick Twister. Don't worry, there's nothing gory and no blood! It certainly looks easier than using tweezers.

Jun 20, 2008, New Page: 'Ticks on Dogs'

Find out what they are, where to find them and how to remove them. Welcome to the fantas-tick page!

Jun 15, 2008, Are you confused about the best type of dog insurance to have?

I wrote this in response to discussions with friends about the confusing state of pet insurance. Hopefully this will make things clearer and enable you to choose the right insurance for your needs.

Jun 15, 2008, New Page: 'Dogs in Hot Weather'

With summer definitely upon us, here are some timely tips for keeping your dog cool in the hot weather.