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Why National Trust Dog Walks at Stowe = Pawfection!
We were recently invited to the National Trust at Stowe near Buckingham and what an amazing day we had! Ted, Millie & I, along with my lovely Mum, hit the road for some quality time together in truly beautiful surroundings. We even teamed up with the fab Bridget...
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*Common dog skin conditions (& how to help them!)
Dog skin conditions can crop up throughout the year, but some dogs really do tend to struggle during the summer months. So if your dog has a skin condition, what do you do?!! With more and more dog parents showing interest in holistic treatments, I recently spoke with...
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5 of the best dog products for The Royal Wedding
Who doesn't love a good old wedding? Why should your dog miss out on all the fun, hey? So today, in honour of the upcoming nuptials between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, I round-up 5 of the best dog products for The Royal Wedding! Get your hats at the ready... 1)...
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Easy Dog Cupcakes: Royal Wedding Themed!
Roll those sleeves up and switch the oven on, as it's time to get baking for your dog this week! And do I have a recipe for you!?! Well, as Prince Harry & Meghan Markle will say this weekend, "I do!" I've got some super easy dog cupcakes for you to make this week...
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Confession Time! My Dog Is A Sock Thief…
Have you ever been going through your washing wondering 'hey, where are my pink socks?!' or "I can't seem to find my blue bra?!" Normally the washing machine would get the blame, when in fact the culprit could be a little closer to home! Yes, it's true, you could be...
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Dogs and Nature: Why a bluebell dog walk is a MUST!
Being a dog mum really helps you appreciate the beauty of the outside world, don't you think? During walkies, I often think how lucky we are. Bringing two beauties together (dogs and nature) seems such a pawfect thing to do. So along with Ted, I joined forces with the...
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Is there a time & a place for a dog buggy? Yes!
Many, many years ago, one gorgeous sunny day, I remember walking through Central London when I spotted a middle-aged woman approaching me, pushing a buggy. As she came closer I noticed this wasn't a 'normal' buggy. Why? Well instead of a baby, a dog was in there. I...
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Dog News Headlines: April 2018
So much happens in the pet world each month, sometimes it can be hard to keep up with everything! I thought it would be helpful to showcase some of the main headlines each month so you can feel on top of some of the leading, fun & often unbelievable dog news!...
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Time for a brew? 5 Dog Mugs pawfect for tea!
It's fair to say the UK is well known for being a nation of tea (& animal) lovers. So what could be better than when these two favourites come together?! In order to celebrate 'National Tea Day' on Saturday 21st April (yes, amazingly it is a 'thing') I thought I'd...
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My dog hates the rain! 6 Ways to help
I think it's probably safe to say we've all had enough of this horrid, soggy, rainy weather by now, right?! Whenever I open the curtains to a rainy day, it's true, my heart often sinks. Not only because those grey skies are soooo miserable to look at, but I know I...
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Easter Eggs for dogs: Fun or Misleading?
So you may have seen our recent post about 4 ways to protect your dogs at Easter. As chocolate can be poisonous for dogs, one of the tips was to keep your dog away from your Easter Eggs. Unfortunately some dog parents are still unaware of the dangers of them. Is it...
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4 ways to protect your dogs at Easter
Yippee, it's a long weekend; which hopefully means lots of extra time with your four-legged friend! Not only is it a long weekend, but as it's Easter, there's plenty of chocolate and other treats to look forward to as well! Did you know though, some of these Easter...
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4 Reasons why Spring is pawfect for fun with dogs
Feel like a thief snuck in and stole your sleep last night? Well thank goodness there's an excellent reason for it. SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!! The clocks have gone forwards for another year, the lighter evenings have arrived and *hopefully* the weather will turn for the...
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Dachshund Through The Snow! Ted & Millie in pictures
Well that was sNOw joke, wasn't it?!! Have you recovered from your very own version of 'Frozen' last week? I was utterly convinced I was going to see Elsa, Anna & Olaf walking past our house at one point! Whether we like it or not, snow is becoming...
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*Introducing Country & Twee | Tweed Coats, Beds & so much more
This cold weather just won't go away, will it?! I have seen so many people asking for coat recommendations for their dogs (well our dogs feel the cold too and deserve to be kept warm, don't they?) From trying to find dachshund coats which actually fit, to good quality...
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* Cold Pressed Dog Food – Could it work for you?
Dog food and dog weight are in the headlines a LOT at the moment. There are many differing opinions; from raw feeding to kibble, to making sure your dog isn't overweight. It's brilliant dog nutrition is being considered so strongly. Todays post aims to...
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Best Dog Brands 2018: Our ‘Hot List’
2018 is officially 'The Year of the Dog' (best year ever, right?!) So I have very high hopes this year we'll see even more amazing things in the dog world. Last year you may remember I wrote our first ever 'Hot List' showcasing the 'ones to watch' for the...
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Coping with pet illness? The dog community can help
When you're going through a difficult time in your life, you can often feel alone. One such time can be when you're coping with pet illness (whether expected or unexpected). Thankfully, it's also often during times of need where the power of the dog...
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Diagnosed with IVDD: Millie’s Story & Battle
So you might be wondering why we disappeared since relaunching our new website in November?!! Sadly everything came to a juddering halt for the worst possible reason; at the end of November, our dear Millie was struck down with IVDD (Intervertebral Disc...
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5 Black Friday Dog Offers You Won’t Want to Miss…
So it's that time of year again (no, I'm not talking about Christmas just yet...not long until I do though, so watch this space!) Anyway, it's Black Friday which seems to be sweeping the nation nowadays (although who doesn't love a good bargain?!) It can...
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Back doing what we love: Blogging About Dogs!
Well hello there!! To new readers...great to meet you! To loyal supporters...WE'RE BACK! We're sorry we haven't been blogging about dogs for a little while. Hopefully our new website will help you to forgive us! Let us tell you where we've been and what's...
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*Christmas Pawty Style with Paws With Opulence
So Halloween has been 'ghosted' for another year. Bonfire Night has finally fizzled out. This can mean only one thing...Christmas time is nearly here! Yippee! As well as thinking about all the yummy festive food to eat and presents to buy, there are also a...
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Beco Pets: An Eco-Friendly Brand For Your Dog
Sometimes you'll come across a brand which really resonates with you and your dog and that's how I felt when I first met Beco Pets; an eco-friendly dog brand focusing on fun and healthy products (which are good for your dog and the environment too). It was...
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A Dog Friendly Ice Cream Parlour! Morelli’s Gelato
WOW!! This heatwave's got us all a little hot under the collar, hasn't it?! In the case of our dogs, literally! I don't know about you, but one of the ways I like to cool down, is indulging in a good old ice cream. What about our four-legged...
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Continuing the legacy of Lucy The Rescue Cavalier
With nearly 70,000 fans on Facebook, I was so touched to recently be asked to host the first Facebook LIVE video for an incredible puppy farming campaigner (& lovely friend) Lisa Garner (AKA 'The PA' for true Animal Hero, Lucy The Rescue Cavalier). Lisa is now...
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A General Election Manifesto for Dogs!
So a historic day is upon us; today is the General Election!! Over the last 7 weeks, we've listened to the leading politicians but it got me thinking! What would happen if our dogs had their very own manifesto? With this in mind, I've dived into the thoughts of Ted...
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Isn’t It Time To Respect Nature During Dog Walks?
Dear Fellow Dog Owners & Dog Lovers, First of all, I'd like to point out, I'm not a perfect dog owner. I don't get things right all the time. My dogs don't always behave and I certainly don't know it all (!) but despite all of this, something happened yesterday...
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TWILIGHT BARK UK Recap: January – March ’17
Can you believe we're already through the first quarter of 2017?! I can't! The first 3 months of 2017 seem to have whizzed past in the blink of an eye. I thought it would be fun to recap what's been happening on the blog and behind the scenes...
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Advertorial: Two of our favourite dog walks!
There are many reasons why I love being with my dogs and one of them is definitely the adventures we share together during our walks. The UK is thankfully filled with incredible places to walk our dogs, so when Tesco Bank asked us to share our...
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Two Of Our Spring Favourites From Jolie Dog!!
So we're almost half way through March and I don't know about you, but Spring definitely feels like it has sprung. Finally!! I'm already dreaming of putting all the dark winter clothing away and leaping into fresh Spring vibes (as are Ted &...
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What Does Your Dog Do When Home Alone?
Have you ever wondered what your dog gets up to when you're not at home? I think I know what Ted gets up to (namely showing his contempt by dragging a blanket from one of his numerous beds across the floor in protest and then sleeping!) but I'd love to know for sure!...
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Sweets For Your Sweet! Ideal Treats For Your Valentine…
If you read our latest blog post about Ted & Millie's Valentine love search and competition (there are some amazing entries already) you'll know what your dog could be wearing for Valentine's Day. What should your pups be buying as a Valentine gift for...
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The Distinguished Dog Company; Pawfect for a dog date!
Heart shaped balloons. Stories of love. They're everywhere at the moment because Tuesday is Valentine's Day! This time of year is predominantly about humans, but surely our pooches should feel the love too?!! Ted and Millie certainly seem to...
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Introducing Tales of Teddy: A Luxury Dog Brand…
Last week it was time to say goodbye to January and there was only one way to see it off in style! I hopped in my car and headed to London for another Facebook LIVE interview, this time with luxury dog brand, Tales of Teddy. A pawfect way to round-up our TWILIGHT BARK...
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Introducing Growlees – Dog Charms For Outspoken Pups
The third brand from our TWILIGHT BARK UK 'Hot List' of 2017 is the brilliant Growlees: "dog charms for outspoken pups!" All the cool pooches are wearing them! As the lovely Caroline Denyer, Founder of Growlees, is currently back home in...
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Introducing Dr James Greenwood (& his amazing dog bowls!)
In the dog world there are lots of lovely people but sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll come across one who is especially lovely AND very talented too. Today's blog post features just one of these people who also happens to be part of our...
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Introducing Huxley Hound & Their Organic Dog Treats
When I wrote the TWILIGHT BARK UK 'Hot List' of 2017, the first brand I mentioned was Huxley Hound. On Friday I went to their HQ for an exclusive interview with the founders, Mike & Zena Deane, so they could share their story with you and I could discover why...
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Dogs Can Help Us Beat Blue Monday!
Monday 16th January is known this year as Blue Monday; officially the most depressing day of the year. Christmas is over, we're all back to work, the weather is miserable and our resolutions are most likely failing (and in addition to all of that, we often find...
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DBARC – Watson & Pedro
YES!!! It's back!! Our #SundayDogStories are making a return for 2017! You seem to like reading them (YAY!!) and I'd like to continue to 'give back' and help spread the word about dogs who haven't yet been lucky enough to find a home they deserve. It seems the pawfect...
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The TWILIGHT BARK UK Hot List, 2017! (Ones To Watch)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Can you believe it?!! I can't!! 2016 was our year for growth and preparation...2017 is the time for ACTION (and have we got a packed schedule for you!?!) Woohoo!! To kick off, I'd like to share our 'Hot List' for 2017! These...
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The Ideal Christmas Decoration For Any Dog Lover
With it being just a week until Christmas (eeek!) I just had to share THE sweetest Christmas decorations, made by the very talented MisHelenEous, which are currently adorning the Christmas Tree at TWILIGHT BARK HQ. Helen, based in Manchester...
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Why A Photoshoot With Your Dog Makes The Perfect Christmas Gift!
Last month, Ted and I took a nostalgic trip back to our old neighbourhood in London. A place where Ted grew up and spent the first 4 years of his life with me. Memories were made there and our strong bond formed, so it will forever be an important place to...
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Ted’s Top 6 Stocking Filler Treats from Billy + Margot
It's that time of year when we're all thinking about Christmas gifts & stocking fillers (and I know what will be at the top of Ted's Christmas wish list...TREATS!!) I'm sure it may be the same for many of your dogs too, so hopefully this blog post may come in...
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Great Upcoming Events from The Mayhew!
As you know, I love supporting animal charities and one which is a firm favourite has to be The Mayhew, who I've been fortunate enough to work with a number of times now. Not only do they do incredible work helping rehome the dogs and cats of London (just one of the...
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Welcome to the brand new… TWILIGHT BARK UK!
After months of hard work, blood, sweat and tears (!) it's finally here!! Ted, Millie and I are soooooooo excited to welcome you to the new and improved...TWILIGHT BARK UK!!! WHY THE CHANGE?! A few months ago, TWILIGHT BARK UK turned one. Nope, we didn't make a song...
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Creating a ‘Pet Zen Den’ this Bonfire Night
"Remember, Remember, The 5th November..." Actually, I'd prefer not to! Bonfire Night can sadly cause a lot of stress and anxiety to our furry friends, but I have good news; there are many ways you can help alleviate some of the stresses of...
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A Big Thank You & Some Good News From Ted!!
If you read my latest blog post or follow us across social media, you'll know Ted had to undergo surgery recently to remove yet another suspicious lump lurking underneath his skin, like a shark in the shallows! There's nothing worse when your dog is sick,...
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The one downside to sharing your life with a dog…
There’s only one downside to sharing your life with a dog in my opinion…the moment they’re unwell (and you realise your dog may not be around forever). I have had my fair share of minor Vet visits lately with Ted & Millie (thanks you two!!) This...
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Why our countryside is great for dogs…
I've been lucky to attend a lot of events for the blog this year, so when I went to Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace last month, I wanted to do something a little different from my usual style of review. I know what I like about exploring the...
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Sometimes all you need is your dog…
Last week you may (or may not!) have noticed we were a little quieter than usual across social media. There was a good reason. Sometimes we all need time away for quiet reflection and I realised I hadn't done that for a year (& never with Ted!) Feeling...
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Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary – Midnight & Frankie
There are so many animal charities up and down the country doing incredible work and I'm always on the lookout to find more! One which caught my eye on Twitter over the last few months is Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Somerset. So without further ado, let me...
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Introducing Annabel Wilson Art: Dog Artist & Illustrator
Dogs change people's lives in many ways and I LOVE meeting people who have been inspired to do something because of their love of dogs (especially when that special 'something' is to help raise awareness of rescue dogs!) One such person is...
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A dog taking on a 100 mile cycle challenge!
Meet Hetty or Guardian Angel Hetty as she's known by her legions of fans on Twitter. She's a very special dog and along with her family, she's about to embark on an incredible challenge starting on Saturday 20th August. I was lucky enough to...
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The Little Brown Dog Rescue: Spot & Winston
The great thing about social media is it means you have the opportunity to connect with people and organisations which you may not necessarily know yet. This happened recently via our Facebook page when I was contacted by Dorothy, a volunteer from The Little Brown Dog...
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Behind the scenes at Dogs for Good – Assistance Dogs of the Future
I'm obsessed with the ways dogs can change human lives and over the last few months I've been talking with the brilliant charity, Dogs for Good, who train assistance dogs to help improve the lives of people and even communities. Then the best thing...
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#SundayDogStories – Darcy & Rex
So another weekend is here and we hope you've been enjoying it!! Whilst we're all having fun with our friends, family and four-legged friends, animal charities across the UK are working hard to look after the ever-growing number of dogs in their care. This week we've...
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Ruffle Snuffle: Keeping your dog occupied this Summer
It's the start of the Summer holidays and many parents will be scratching their heads trying to find ways to occupy their children. We've found this is a common question amongst dog parents too! Walking your dog helps tire them out in the...
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#WeAreBetterWithPets: Join The Movement!
We’re very passionate about the amazing bond between dogs and humans and since we’ve been blogging, we’ve been fortunate enough to witness the importance of this bond time and time again. From our personal visits to amazing charities like Veterans with...
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Keeping dogs safe this summer!
Wow!! It seems Summer has finally decided to arrive! Have you been having lots of fun with your dog? We certainly have! The hottest day of the year so far may be behind us, but amongst all the ice creams and evening strolls with our four-legged friends,...
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Badger & Leah
Happy Sunday everyone! The sun is finally shining and we think we should also shine some more light on two lovely dogs looking for a home via our #SundayDogStories! We've been following a charity via Twitter for sometime, Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) and...
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Puppy Farm Survivors, Rescue Stories & so much more – DBARC Fun Day!
We recently featured the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (DBARC) as part of our Sunday Dog Stories, so we were thrilled to be invited to their annual Fun Day recently. Join us today as we introduce you to some of the faces we met, some...
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Is your dog supporting Wales in Euro 2016 tonight?
Do you like football? More importantly, does your dog like football??!! Whether you're a football fan or not, you couldn't help but be impressed with Wales' performance at Euro 2016 last week (we certainly were and we're English!) So bearing...
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#SundayDogStories – Minstral & Buster
Do you ever find yourself reminiscing? Well we do and we've been reminiscing a lot this week, so we thought it was a great opportunity for our #SundayDogStories to reflect this! Today we're focusing on two dogs from the brilliant charity Newcastle Dog & Cat...
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Bring Your Dog To Work Day (At Purina HQ!)
Today is a very special day in the calendar. This is the one day (if you have a great boss!) when you may not have to leave your four-legged friend behind while you go to work. Today is #BringYourDogToWorkDay. (Don't know about you, but we can already hear...
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Rosie & Patch!
Today is Father's Day and hopefully many of you will be celebrating and spoiling your dad this weekend (as well as your dog, of course!) Unfortunately some dogs out there don't have a 'dad' or a 'mum' though, so we've teamed up with the brilliant charity Diana...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Interview with Wagging Tails)
This month I interviewed Lisa Suswain from Wagging Tails; a great home boarding company available across the UK! As well as discovering what Wagging Tails can offer you and your dog while you're enjoying your holiday, I also share some excellent tips on what to look...
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The Mayhew – Bella & Tallula
The stories of two dogs were sent to us this week from our friends at The Mayhew Animal Home, which we simply had to share with you! Being in kennels waiting for a new home can be stressful enough at the best of times, so imagine how stressful it can be for dogs who...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Date for your diary: The VET Festival)
This month I wrote about upcoming event, The VET Festival, hosted by none other than our hero, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick! If you missed this year's event, make sure you find out all about it here so you can join in next year! Click HERE to read more......
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#SundayDogStories – Cana & Ruby
If you read our latest blog post, you may have seen we attended the May Fete & Fun Dog Show held by HULA Animal Rescue. Having spent some time at the charity and after hearing stories about some of their residents, we thought it would be perfect to share the...
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The HULA Animal Rescue Fun Day!
Our wonderful friend and talented dog photographer, Bridget Davey, recently told us about a charity called HULA Animal Rescue, where Bridget has volunteered her photography skills for many years (which you'll see more of if you read our...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (ONE LIVE Festival)
In May I wrote about an amazing upcoming event ONE LIVE Festival, hosted by our favourite Vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick! I was even invited to attend (I was gutted I had a previous engagement - there's always next year though!) Take a peek at the line-up and...
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#SundayDogStories – Ziggy & Luca
Wow, hasn't this weekend been a scorcher?!?! If you're fortunate enough to have a dog in your life, we hope you've been finding time to enjoy some of the sunshine with them. There are many dogs who would love to be enjoying the sunshine with someone like you, but...
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The Grand Opening of The Mayhew Veterinary Clinic!
If you're a regular reader of our blog, you'll know we love and admire the work of animal charities across the UK and do our best to support them where we can. One charity which is a particular favourite of ours is The Mayhew Animal Home, based in London....
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Cover & Article in Pets Magazine – May 2016
It was a real honour to not only be cover stars but also receive a 3 page spread in the amazing Pets Magazine in May 2016. It was a fantastic opportunity for us to share more about who we are so you can all hopefully get to know us better! See the full article...
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#SundayDogStories – Solo & Louis
As some of you may know, we're celebrating the 5th birthday of our lovely dachshund Ted today. Ted is lucky as we're celebrating with gifts and cuddles, but unfortunately there are many dogs who don't have a family to celebrate their birthday. Hopefully we can try and...
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Dog Friendly Dog Photography Exhibition in London!
What are your plans over the next few days? If you fancy a trip to London, we've found the perfect place for you to visit! The best news? You can take your dog with you too! Hosted by one of our favourite charities, All Dogs Matter and gourmet...
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Dogs Day Out; Raising Funds For Medical Detection Dogs!
Have you heard of Medical Detection Dogs? An incredible, pioneering charity working to train dogs to detect odours associated with cancer and other life threatening illnesses; with over 60 dogs already placed in homes and many more in training!...
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Our Day As A Guest Judge At All About Dogs Show, Newbury!!
A few months ago we were approached by the lovely people behind All About Dogs Shows; a series of events created by dog lovers for dog lovers, taking place across the UK over the coming months. We were invited to join them to blog all about it...
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#SundayDogStories – Diesel & Phoebe
This weekend we were lucky enough to be invited to cover the All About Dogs Show held in Newbury for our blog (which you can read soon, so watch this space!) While there, we even judged one of the fun dogs shows run by Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue; a registered...
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We Found a Stray Dog! What You Should Do If You Find One Too…
As you may know, the new microchipping laws come into force today where all dog owners must ensure their dog is microchipped with the correct contact details or face a fine. One of the aims of this new rule is to help reunite lost dogs, so it was somewhat...
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Wellybix – Delicious, healthy treats your dog will love!!
Has your dog had a bit of a 'ruff' time recently or do you just fancy spoiling your favourite four-legged friend every now and again? Well we may have found the answer for you!! A while ago we were approached by our lovely friends Wellybix via Twitter and...
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Quoted in Dogs Today Magazine – April 2016
It was a pleasure to be quoted in April's edition of Dogs Today Magazine about our trial of the DogTrac smart tag which helps reunite lost pets in the UK....
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Tips for looking after your pet – With Wayfair
We love a home which is not only stylish and homely but safe for dogs too, so when we were asked by Wayfair to give one of our top tips for dog safety at home, we jumped at the chance! Plus we loved having the opportunity to be one of their Featured Bloggers! Take a...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Interview with Smokey Paws)
This month I had the pleasure speaking with one of the Founders of new charity, Smokey Paws! Helping to provide life saving pet oxygen masks to Fire Stations across the UK. Find out how these masks can work to help save YOUR dogs life and whether your local fire...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Pet Tarot Reading with The Pet Reader)
This month I interviewed The Pet Reader; a man who has been communicating with dogs since 2008...via the use of Pet Tarot Cards! Ted even had his cards read! You're going to love this one...take a look at what the cards had in store for Ted and how The Pet Reader may...
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#SundayDogStories – Honey & Suzy
Happy Easter everyone! We hope you are having a fabulous Easter Sunday, eating lots of chocolate and spending extra time with your dog. Not only is it Easter Sunday but it's also time for our latest #SundayDogStories! So grab a slab of chocolate and have a quick read...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Review of Eco Dog Designs)
Looking for a great quality and stunning collar, lead and bow tie set which is also eco friendly?!! They do exists and we were lucky enough to trial some from the wonderful Eco Dog Designs company! Find out how we got on and why your dog will want you to take a peek...
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Upcoming Event – Dog Friendly Cinema!!
Do you live in London? Love dogs? Enjoy a good movie? Then you're in for an absolute treat on Sunday 3rd April! Our Instagram friend Prince Rupert along with Oscar Bigboots have joined forces to form Oscar Rupert; the first (of hopefully many!) cinema experiences to...
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#SundayDogStories – Enid & Gloria
It's Sunday so this can only mean one thing (no, not a Sunday roast!) but #SundayDogStories time!! This is the 3rd of our fortnightly instalments and today we are focusing on Staffies from a charity you know we love to support; All Dogs Matter. Despite staffies...
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Could you adopt Murphy or Rockie?
It's the second of our fortnightly #SundayDogStories series and this week we are focusing on the stories of two dogs from German Shepherd Rescue Elite (GSRE); a UK wide charity which rescues and rehomes German Shepherds in need. If you read our first...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide (Goldie Oldie Competition: Winner’s Story)
For our first column for The Good Vet & Pet Guide I travelled to Natural Instinct HQ to meet a very special competition winner, along with some special guests!! Click HERE to read more......
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#SundayDogStories – Tia, Loki, Pearl, Leo & Sky
Today is a special day. Not only is it Valentine's Day but it's our first #SundayDogStories, where every fortnight, we feature the stories of dogs looking for a home. As it's the day of love, we're hoping someone out there has extra room in their heart to help share...
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Valentine’s Special – Dogs Who Helped 4 Couples Find Love!
We're hopeless romantics here at TWILIGHT BARK UK and simply adore a great love story (especially any which involve four-legged friends!) If you follow any of our social media pages, you may have seen we launched a very special search in January to find people who...
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An Early Valentine’s Surprise!!
We can't remember the last time we received a Valentine's gift (don't worry, this isn't a sob story and you're not about to hear a quartet of violins playing a sad song!!) What we are about to tell you though is how lucky Ted and Millie both...
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Our New Column For The Good Vet & Pet Guide
If you read our latest blog post (thank you!) you may have seen we said we had an exciting announcement!! As you know, we're very careful about teaming up with people, charities, products etc which we believe in and they all have one thing in common; their love of...
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The Good Vet & Pet Guide – Inspired By The Love Of A Great Dane
Dogs are not only cute and adorable, but they often provide the inspiration to many dog related products and companies out there (we should know; Ted inspired us to create TWILIGHT BARK UK!!) Imagine though, how the loss of a dog prematurely could provide you with the...
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Our Visit To Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
No, we don't have an Oscar nomination and we're not best friends with Leonardo DiCaprio (much to our disappointment!) but like heartthrob and avid lover of dogs, Tom Hardy, we were given the opportunity to visit the London branch of Battersea...
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DogTrac: Pet Tech Helping Reunite Lost Dogs
As a dog owner, what is your worst fear?!? I think I can guess; losing your dog (it's certainly my worst fear!) With Microchipping laws coming into force in April this year (at last!!) you may think finding your lost dog couldn't be easier... What if we told you...
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Our first few months as a dog blog! Review of the year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope you have had the most amazing Christmas with you family, friends (and dogs of course!) and feel well rested and ready to begin the start of a new year. Speaking of new year, with the start of 2016 upon us, it is only natural for us to feel...
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All Dogs Matter – Santa Paws Christmas Fair!
Hopefully you've not been on Santa's 'Naughty List' this year and as an early Christmas present from us here, we want to tell you all about a most brilliant event we recently attended!! Yay! We're the 'gift' that keeps on giving! Well maybe...
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Bow Wow London – THE Dog Shop in London!
London. Bright lights. Fun attractions. Great shopping...even for your dog!! In the heart of one of London's most popular destinations, Covent Garden, you'll find a little gem of a shop dedicated to our favourite four-legged friends. Let us introduce you to...Bow Wow...
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Lucy The Rescue Cavalier: Raising Funds for Charity
Imagine being kept in a dark, dirty, cramped cage. Imagine giving birth countless times until you can breed no more. Imagine not ever being loved. This was the life of two dogs; Lucy The Rescue Cavalier and Annabelle who were victims of puppy farming. Luckily Lucy and...
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Time to Introduce…Teddy Maximus
So today we're going to do something different (I know, we're rather excited too!) We are going to do our first Q & A session!! Yay!! We think it is a fab way of introducing you to some of the amazing people we meet on our travels. We've been lucky to have the...
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Pets At Work? Can it really work…?? YES!!!
We all love our dogs, but one of the worst parts of the working week is when we have to look into the sad eyes of our favourite furry friends and say goodbye when we leave for work. Are we right?What if we told you there was a way around this?! Join us today as we...
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The Only Way is…Dogs Trust Basildon (Part Two)
If you read Part One of our feature on Dogs Trust, Basildon (thank you!) you'll note we touched on how Dogs Trust work hard to break down the physical and emotional barriers often experienced by many of the dogs which arrive at the Rehoming Centres, enabling them to...
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The Only Way is…Dogs Trust, Basildon (Part One)
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Back in August we were lucky to join one of Dogs Trust Education Teams to experience how Dogs Trust are helping shape the dog owners of the future (click here if you missed it!) But what about the part of Dogs Trust...
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Schnauzerfest 2015 – Not your ordinary dog walk!
We all love the weekend, right? You can't beat an extra special walk with your dog, at the whim of Mother Nature and what she might have in store for you and your pooch?! Well we do too (even when it's getting a little chilly!) and in particular we LOVED last weekend...
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The Artisan Pet Deli – Dog Treats Galore!
You may recall we attended the amazing Pup Aid event in September which raised awareness about the cruel puppy farming trade in the UK, as mentioned in my blog (be sure to read all about it if you haven't already!) While we were there, we met many great...
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Q&A by Janetta Harvey – 6 Interesting Things About Us
It was an honour to be featured on the website of accomplished author, blogger and campaigner Janetta Harvey who interviewed us as part of a fun Q&A. Follow the link below to check out our answers!!...
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Late Summer Show!
You may recall in my recent Pup Aid post, I mentioned the inspiring work of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as well as their upcoming Late Summer Show occurring in September. Well guess what?!! We went along to see what it was all about, learn a little more about the...
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Veterans With Dogs: Helping Battle PTSD
To the outside world you can have it all. The job. The spouse. The children. But on the inside, the feeling can be very different. This is true none more so than for the men and women who serve our country in the British Armed Forces, with many...
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Guide Dogs: From Puppies to Heroes (Part Two)
If you've read Part One of my visit to Guide Dogs (THANK YOU!!) and if not, don't worry, there's still plenty of time! As a quick recap, I visited Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre; a little bit of heaven based in the UK and the starting...
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Guide Dogs: From Puppies to Heroes (Part One)
Before you read this blog post, could you do me a favour (I know, you're only just getting to know me and I'm asking you for a favour already!) But bear with me. Close your eyes and count to ten (no peeking!!) What do you see when you open your eyes? Your...
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PupAid 2015 – Fighting Against Puppy Farming
The day we had been waiting for over the last few months had finally arrived; PupAid 2015!! An event held in the gorgeous setting of Primrose Hill in London. The day was guaranteed to be filled with dogs (my kind of place!) as well as charities, exhibitors and even a...
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The Mayhew Animal Home – A hidden gem in London
I was lucky enough to be invited by The Mayhew Animal Home to visit their Centre in London a few weeks ago (and of course I answered with a very emphatic YES PLEASE!!) I had heard about them but wanted to know more!! Ted had the pleasure of...
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Dogs Trust – Let’s hear it for the kids!!
I'm sure many of you have heard of the wonderful Dogs Trust; the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. They never put a healthy dog down and are renowned for this caring ethos via their 20 nationwide rehoming centres. They help approximately 16,000 dogs each year...
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A very special animal hospital – Blue Cross (Final Part)
Well congratulations, you've made it through the day and what better way to round it off, than with a round-up of just a few of the other amazing things Blue Cross do for our canine friends! You know you want to!! There is just so much to say...
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A very special animal hospital – Blue Cross (Part Three)
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you've had a fantastic day. Ted and I have spent a lovely lazy Sunday with my mum and dad. Ted was particularly pleased with this outcome as it means extra cuddles and also some chicken from mum's delicious roast...
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A very special animal hospital – Blue Cross (Part Two)
So it has been a few days since my last post about Blue Cross (I've had a horrid bug so have been tucked up in bed, which is not ideal when you're meant to be hitting the road with your dog pal!) He's been a most excellent nurse, you'll be...
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A very special animal hospital – Blue Cross (Part One)
The day started with an animal rescue; how very apt when I'm en route to the oldest animal hospital in London - Blue Cross. I'm on my way to hear all about the work that goes on behind the scenes of this amazing place, which has opened its...
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All Dogs Matter – Yes they do! A day at Pup Idol 2015
It's cold, grey and raining; so much so the wild birds almost have access to their very own family friendly swimming pool which is forming on the patio outside. Luckily this is the day after an absolutely beautiful day (in so many ways) for the #PupIdol event on...
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