Mandi Morrison 
Being able to bring a new family member home is always exciting, but when it’s a family member with four paws and a lot of fur, the excitement is something else altogether. Congratulations on your new puppy! It’s going to take some hard work and a lot of patience to introduce your new pup to … Read more
When preparing to be a puppy owner, it’s important that you ensure you home is a suitable environment. Not only do you want to keep your puppy safe from the dangers in your home but you also want to protect your home from your puppy’s naughty destructive behaviour. Here are just a few ways in … Read more
During dog training classes, a problem with puppies chewing on items often is not apparent, because in that structured environment, there is nothing that can be readily destroyed. Most items within the puppy’s reach will be toys specifically designed for the purpose. Why Dogs Chew It’s important to stop a puppy from chewing on items … Read more
A stroll down the dog care product isles of the local pet store can be a little overwhelming, but there are really only a few must-haves dog owners need when taking care of a puppy. Having these ahead of time will allow the homecoming to be a comfortable experience for the puppy and his new … Read more
For many families, a pet can be an invaluable addition. In lots of homes across America, pets are considered another member of the household, beloved by all and revered as stress relievers and comfort givers. It’s important, however, to make sure you choose the right pet for you and your loved ones, and to make … Read more
As Merrie is still quite young and still growing, what she eats is extremely important, although the way she counter surfs in the kitchen and has been known to snaffle the odd lemon muffin (still in the paper) you’d be forgiven for thinking she will eat anything! When Butternut Box got in contact and asked us … Read more
Not long until the children start discussing what costume they will dress up in for Halloween, and this year Merrie the Newfoundland will be with us, so we have been having a think about what she could dress up as, without costing a fortune and something that can be made at home, by myself or … Read more
What do you do when you have some family members who love dogs and others who insist on having a cat? Although you might be tempted to rebel at the idea of living under the same roof with two species known to be natural enemies, it isn’t always the case. With a little help from … Read more
Bonfire Night iѕ one оf thе biggеѕt causes оf stress thiѕ timе оf уеаr in the реt wоrld. Imаginе hеаring аll thоѕе lоud noises аnd flаѕhеѕ in thе ѕkу аnd nоt undеrѕtаnding where thеу are coming frоm or undеrѕtаnding thаt thеу асtuаllу аrе ѕаfе. It’s estimated that 45 percent of dogs in the UK show signs … Read more