Saturday, 27 May 2023
In Rich Mintzer’s new book, Start Your Own Pet Business, the author expertly outlines everything you need to know to successfully launch a pet-based business. In this excerpt, we’ll look at ways to bring in new revenue streams that go beyond walking or sitting more furry clients. Offer more services […]
Ex-primary school teacher and professional dog trainer, Sandra Emmons, has set up a Swap and Share Box to reduce costs and waste for dog owners. And she is keen for more pet owners in Berkshire and Hampshire to become involved with the scheme. Miss Emmons thought of the idea after […]
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Shutterstock Pet Supplies Plus was named top pet franchise for the ninth consecutive year by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. Twelve other pet supply and service franchises joined Pet Supplies Plus on this year’s list. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive and nimble can […]
TV STAR and North Wales farmer Gareth Wyn Jones says the start of the lambing season means that is critical for the Welsh Government to explain why Wales has much higher levels of attacks on sheep than other parts of the UK. It is claimed that, last June, he and […]
Are you interested in fostering? There will certainly be just the one for you to take home and look after on a temporary basis. Fostering is a commitment. The animal needs a safe and contained environment. Commitment means you take good care of the animal, socialize it, exercise it by […]
MILWAUKEE— Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban hounding in Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hounding is the practice of training and using dogs to hunt and chase down black bears and other wildlife. “Wisconsin’s national forests should be safe for wildlife and visitors, […]
The US Bureau of Land Management is helping ranchers and farmers in Colorado test virtual fences, which set moveable boundaries controlled by an app, and can keep cattle from overgrazing the range Environment 17 January 2023 By James Dinneen A herd of cattle wearing collars with GPS transmitters Getty Images/iStockphoto […]
As gun dog owners, trainers, handlers and lovers, we often take for granted all the opportunities we have with our canine companions. Whether hunting, hunt tests, field trials or just having them around the house for companionship, our dogs make our lives better or we wouldn’t put so much time, […]
With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog […]
