On 23rd August children, adults and their beloved dogs gathered at the National Trust’s Gibside Hall at Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, for a very special walk… to raise money for a children’s charity called “Heel and Toe“. The charity provides free therapy to children with Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities. Heel and Toe helps children by…
Read MorePolly continues her story here… In case you missed it, Polly’s Puppies – Part One is here. As you can see from the pictures the puppies are growing well and have fantastic coats. Both of the photos are naturally lit and the shine on their coats had to be seen to be believed. Neither picture of…
Read MoreSalters were delighted to sponsor the PetSavers Charity Walk in the glorious Bathurst Estate in Gloucestershire, by kind permission of The 9th Earl and Countess Bathurst. Emma Sansom from PetSavers shares with us her account of the day: The Autumn sun came out for 101 dogs (but sadly no Dalmatians) setting out on the PetSavers…
Read MorePolly continues her story here… In case you missed it, Polly’s Puppies – Part One is here and Part Two is here. My puppies continue to grow well and have lovely shiny coats. I have had them outside and using environment enrichment I am pleased to see them tackling new things all the time and not being wary…
Read MoreWe hear from James aka The Pack Walker about what to do if your dog bites you… I’ve had a number of people recently ask me about dogs who bite their own owners. Without wanting to oversimplify it there are some things you can do to turn things around. This is by no means a substitute for…
Read MoreMarch is the month that Maggie will set off from Aldeburgh in Suffolk to cycle 5,000 miles around the coastline of Great Britain with her faithful companion, Oscar, a seven year old Golden Retriever by her side. Inspired by Sport Relief to take up such an adventurous, self-funded trip, 65 year old Maggie, mother of…
Read MoreStephen gives us his account of attending Crufts 2015 with Maggie and Oscar of DogsOnTour Fame: Alarm at ten to five goes off with that distasteful ring, when it’s that time to rise up and out. Fortunately I had been to Oscar’s home and loaded his trailer and Maggie’s bike ready for the morning the…
Read MoreKeen Dog On Tour fans have been following Maggie and Oscar’s progress as they cycle their way around the coastline of Great Britain. Currently in St Andrews, headed for Dundee, the intrepid duo are on course, raising money for charities which have touched Maggie’s life: LLR (Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research) and SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Deaths). It’s been thirty-four days…
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of media attention recently over the idea that we (and our dogs) should eat what our ancestors had evolved to eat – that is meat and vegetables – not sugar and cooked starch. Many humans are opting for palaeolithic diets and many dog lovers believe raw meat is the best option…
Read MoreFor our avid Facebook Fans you will have seen that we announced on 23 June 2015 that Ruby, a Sprocker Spaniel who has always been a part of the “Salters” team gave birth to six puppies on 22 June. Ruby belongs to Kala who works in the Salters Office. Ruby has always been fed on Salters…
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