Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for humans – there’s dressing up, decorations and of course sweets! But it can be an incredibly stressful time for our dogs. With ‘spooky’ decorations, loud noises and the doorbell ringing, your dog can start to feel very anxious, especially if they are already prone to noise…
DetailsWe’re midway through the Great British Bake Off and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees: it must mean it’s Autumn. If you’re inspired to bake and want to try new recipes that won’t be bad for you, why not cook up a treat for your pooch? DIY Pumpkin Snaps These are perfect…
DetailsAutumn means colder days, longer nights and falling leaves, but it also means conkers! They’re great to collect with your kids but did you know they could pose a danger to your pet? Not only can conkers cause blockages in your dog’s stomach, but they are incredibly poisonous if chewed or eaten. At this time…
DetailsPetStay is one of the leading home dog boarding services in the UK but it doesn’t just provide a loving and caring alternative to kennels. PetStay also offers people the benefits of having a dog without the long-term commitment. But there are more reasons to become a dog carer with PetStay! It’s your choice! Before bookings,…
DetailsAlice, owner of PetStay Edinburgh, East & South Lothian, lists a few of her favourite local places to walk her two labradors. Blackford Hill. This walk is a very centralised walk in the city of Edinburgh. The walk can be joined at several points and is a very quick city crossing from Morningside through to Liberton.…
DetailsIt’s something every dog owner must do: pick up dog poo. Whether your dog does their business in the garden or on a walk, their poop will need to be cleaned up. Unfortunately, a minority of dog owners don’t follow this etiquette, leaving their dog’s droppings in the street and even in parks. But people…
DetailsKeep your dog safe after long walks and find out more about ticks and how to protect your pets. At PetStay, our carers are incredibly vigilant when it comes to the health and safety of guest dogs. Take a look at our handy tick guide and find out more about these parasites and how to…
DetailsWith new changes to the Animal Welfare Act coming into force in October, do you know what your pet sitter requires to legally care for your dog? If your pet sitter cares for dogs in their own home then, just like a kennel, they must hold a valid animal boarding licence. These are issued by…
DetailsPaw-ternity leave or furternity leave is the latest employment benefit being offered by some businesses. Once only available at select companies in the US, more and more UK businesses are offering the employee perk to their dog lovers. What is pawtenity leave? Penned by Scottish beer giant, BrewDog, pawternity leave entitles any employee adding a puppy…
DetailsRecently, we asked our social media follows to send us links to their pets’ Instragram pages… And we were not disappointed! We had so many comments with account names and links the PetStay Head Office team decided to showcase as many as they could! So… Here are five more dogs to follow on Instagram! 1. Maisie the Chihuahua…
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