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Your one-stop blog for all the lastest dog products, news and events, dog funnies and informative dog related articles.


The North East Dog Festival

The North East Dog Festival returns on 31st Aug & 1st Sept 2024 at Kirkley Hall. Food, drink and festival vibes. Have-a-go activities, displays and more.


Great Global Greyhound Walk

The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog-walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners.


Wunderball Dog Ball

We tested The Wunderball solid natural rubber virtually indestructible dog ball on our toy destroyer Zena. 6 weeks and 6 months later did it survive?


Edition Dog Live

Edition Dog Live 2024 Coventry is a dog friendly event and the UK's only dog show dedicated to dog health, wellbeing, nutrition and happiness.


Dog Lovers Festival

At the Dog Lovers Festival 2024 you can have the most amazing festival experience with your dog. Food, music, entertainment, advice & displays.


Suffolk Dog Day
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Packed full of attractions for dogs and owners, Suffolk Dog Day has been described as one of Suffolk’s biggest doggie days out. 8th September 2024.



Dog Fest 2024
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DogFest 2024 is being held at 7 locations across the UK. Dog friendly festival with have-a-go activities, fun dog show, displays, experts and more.


Pamper Our Pets Show 2024

A fun day out for all the family, visit Pamper Our Pets Show on Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August 2024 at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. Dogs welcome.


Dog Lungworm - Case Studies

Lungworm is a deadly disease, passed to dogs by slugs & snails. We thought it would be useful to hear from people whose dogs have been infected.


Paws in the Park 2024
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Paws in the Park has two great weekends for your dog in 2024 - Sussex and Kent. Dog displays and activities, trade stands, camping.


Alabama Rot UK Update 2024

Alabama Rot hit the news again last week (10 February 2024) when new figures showed that this year has already seen 10 confirmed UK cases of the disease.


All About Dogs Show 2024
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All About Dogs Show 2024 is an event organised by dog lovers for dog lovers. Weekend events packed with fun, shopping and activities for dogs.



Keep Calm is it just Friday

At D for Dog we pride ourselves on offering the best prices we can all year round. So don't panic this Black Friday. Keep calm and shop as normal. Woof!




Christmas Gifts for Dogs

Christmas dog gift guide 2023 for unique & fun Christmas presents for dogs - whether buying for the pooch who has everything or festive themed gifts.


Christmas Gifts for Dog Lovers

2023 gift guide for unique & fun Christmas gifts for dog lovers. Great Xmas present ideas for a human dog loving friend or dog owner in your life.



Choosing the Best Dog Gate
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Dog gates, barriers and pet safety gates are a useful addition to your home to keep pups and dogs safe, but which is the best for you and your dog?


Rescue of Dog from Badger Sett

This dramatic footage from the RSPCA shows the rescue of Arlo the dog, after a fraught 48 hours, who got stuck in a badger sett while on a walk.



Great North Dog Walk 2023
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The Great North Dog Walk holds the World Record for the largest dog walk. Beautiful 3.5 mile South Shields coastal dog walk - Sunday 4th June 2023.


The Best Food For Your Dog?

With so many options, how do we know what is the best food for our dog? Is there an easy way to tell whether we are feeding our dogs what they need?


Soothing Dog Sounds

Does your dog or cat get anxious when home alone? Soothing Dog Sounds make music to help your pet relax. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc.


Muddy Dog Challenge 2023

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home invite all two and four-legged friends to take part in their Muddy Dog Challenge. Taking place at 6 areas across the UK.


Moonpig Ban Flat-Faced Dog Cards

Moonpig have stopped selling greetings cards featuring flat-faced dog breeds, specifically pugs and French bulldogs, due to animal welfare concerns.


Welsh Greyhound Racing Phase Out

In a huge moment for dog welfare, the RSPCA announced that the Welsh Government is launching a consultation on phasing out greyhound racing in Wales.


World's Oldest Dog Ever
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The Guinness World of Records have officially announced Bobi from Portugal as the world's oldest dog ever at an astounding 30 years and 269 days old.



Coping With Pet Loss & Grief
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Coping with dog loss varies from person to person and pet to pet. But I hope this helps someone going through grief and loss of a furry friend.


The Dog Lover Show Scotland

The Dog Lover Show in Scotland is back for 2023 with dates announced for Glasgow in September 2023. Enjoy a range of great attractions and advice.


Yellow Dogs Need Space

If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon, bandana or marker, that dog needs space. Please maintain distance and give them time to move out of your way.


Washable Dog Beds

A great range of washable dog beds at D for Dog from fully machine washable beds to zippered and removable bed covers for easy washing and care.




Virtual Dog Training Classes

Battersea launches a new virtual dog training class 'Skills for All' to teach owners fun tricks and techniques to keep their dogs stimulated.



CBD Oil for Dogs
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The benefits of CBD oil for dogs, what is the dosage and which one should you buy? We discuss the best CBD oil for dogs, is it safe and legal in the UK?


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