The Scoop is our short summary of the best dog news from around the world. This week we’ve learned a little about why our pooches love a yoga mat (or should that be doga mat?), and we‘ve all had a good ol’ giggle at a four-legged singing sensation, Lola and her two-legged backing singer, Annie. **Another week, another edition of The Scoop – our short Summary of the Best Dog News from Around the World. [Read More]

The city of Yulin has announced that it plans to place a ban on the sale of dog meat. This is a huge step forward for dog welfare in China. Dogs have been helping keep us humans safe for thousands of years. Over the years, dogs have adapted to modern life and can now be found completing a variety of duties, including police dogs, guide dogs, sniffer dogs and more. Plus, discover the unlikely species of penguin that owes its existence to a group of Australian dogs, and crime busting sniffer Dogs make a big splash. [Read More]

There are seven new dog breeds competing at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this year. These aren’t actually brand new dog breeds per se, rather they are only recently recognised for competition. Do you own one of these dogs? Send us your pictures on Instagram and Twitter tagging us @DogBuddyCo #7 New Dog Breeds Enter The Competition Ring Announced just yesterday, there are **seven newDog Breeds competing at [Read More]

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging prospective dog owners to think twice about how they buy a dog. Relentless breeding of dogs in dirty, squalid conditions takes place in neighbourhoods up and down the UK. Charity is calling for a ban on the sale of puppies under eight weeks old and the introduction of a breeding licence requirement for any household producing two or more litters per year. You can show your support by watching the video below and also tweeting your support using the hashtag #MotherAgain. [Read More]

Meet the dog who has got it better than Harry Potter and read some facts that will make you feel smug about being a dog parent. A study suggests dog owners are more popular, have softer hearts and are more likely to be in a romantic relationship than cat people. Dog parents are also more stable and positive in their emotional reactions. Here’s to be doing a dog parent! The Scoop - dog news pupdate vol. [Read More]

Heart-wrenching stories of abandoned and abused dogs are a daily occurrence on the internet. We often don’t hear about the lucky few that have been given a second chance in life. After all, adopted dogs make such loving companions too, as these stories will show you. We want to say a huge ‘thank-you’ to all the kind, generous people who adopt and re-home unwanted dogs. Have you rescued or adopted a dog? [Read More]

It’s the last bank holiday of the year (boo!), so of course you want to do something extra special with your pooch. Wherever you are in the UK, we’ve listed all the dog events you’ll need to know about on this lovely long weekend. England’s Medieval Festival is held at the stunning brick built Tudor castle. Fun Canine Murder Mystery Course is held over five solid days learning all about dog behaviour and training techniques. [Read More]

New research reveals: your dog’s brain goes wild for love, not food. MRI scanners have discovered that dogs enjoy receiving praise just as much as receiving treats** **. Fewer treats should help your dog stay in shape! And swapping out some treats for praise means a healthier and happier dog. You could save a bit of cash, too! If you’re looking to improve your pup’s performance of tricks or commands, why not check out these positive reinforcement tips. [Read More]

Dogs can eat Raw Chicken. Including Bones. Cooked chicken bones become dry and brittle which may splinter and get caught in your dog’s throat or intestinal tract. Never feed cooked bones to your dog. A large amount of raw chicken bones can cause constipation. Avoid feeding chicken bones more than twice a week, or feed raw chicken meat without bones. Don’t feed your dog kibble and raw at the same time. [Read More]

This week in our dog news round up, we discover dog hockey is the sport that the world deserves. We meet the dog who’s cleaning up a Yorkshire School and a wild dog that makes us want to sing. Get The Scoop!**Another week, another fun filled seven days full of doggy joy. We don’t know who this ice-skater pooch is, but all we know is we’d pay good money to watch this if it became a sport. [Read More]