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    Outdoor Adventures With Your Dog

    A dog is often described as ‘man’s best friend’, and this is definitely true when it comes to Holly, my Bichon Frise. She could also easily be described as my best companion on any sort of adventure, and a true member of the family, as she accompanies us everywhere, from holidays to days out, and obviously anywhere which gives her the opportunity for a walk. But her favourite place for an outdoor adventure is most definitely Barmouth beach. We spend a lot of time in Barmouth as we have a caravan nearby. Barmouth has a beautiful long expanse of coastline, with a gorgeous sandy beach. The great thing about Barmouth…

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    How to best welcome a Puppy into the home

    Having a new puppy is a very exciting time for the whole family. But it is worth remembering how daunting and frightening it can be for the dog. Puppies tend to leave their mothers when they are around 8 or 9 weeks old, and move from that love and support into the complete unknown. With this in mind, it is important that your new dog is both welcomed and settled into your home as smoothly as possible. Here are a few hints and tips that could make this easier. Give them a dedicated space in your home Giving your new pet a dedicated space where they can sleep, complete with…

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    Homeward Hound – Dog owners and their cars

    When it comes to animals, the UK is definitely a nation of dog lovers. For many people who have a four legged friend, a dog is not just a pet, it is a member of the family, and this often means it is someone to be involved in all aspects of family life, from visiting friends and family, enjoying days out, and going on holiday. All Car Leasing have recently been looking into our habits when it comes to our pets, and our cars. The results are illuminating in that they show how our attitudes change according to the breed, and therefore the size of the dog. There are always…

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    UK Holiday Destinations: Wales

    When it comes to choosing your holiday destination, the old saying is that a change is as good as a rest. A holiday doesn’t have to be just about jetting off to some far flung destination, it can also be about relaxing in a place that is a little bit closer to home. A holiday in beautiful Wales certainly fits the bill. The principality is a stunning combination of glorious valleys, rugged mountains and beautiful coastline. Pretty market towns and villages take their place alongside the bigger cities of Cardiff and Swansea, making a trip to Wales a diverse experience. Your trip to Wales is one that can be a…

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    101 Dalmatians at the Rep Birmingham – Just Wonderful

    How a 101 Dalmatians would play as a stage show, particularly one based more on the Dodie Smith book rather than the Disney version was a question that I had been asking, particularly after watching a rehearsal session early last month. The answer is that it is a totally wonderful, heartwarming piece of theatre that makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you gasp at the sheer brilliance of the puppetry, and gasp at what is the cutest spectacle you will see all Winter. It is, is short, a masterpiece that I totally fell in love with. Pongo and Missis meet when their owners fall in love. It is love…