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Send Your Dog on Holiday this Summer!
As summer approaches it is time to start planning our family holidays and whilst we always endeavour to take our precious pooches with us, this is not always possible. Particularly when we chose to holiday abroad. Until now we have had to either rely on a family member to take care of our furry-friends or place them into the local dog kennels for a week or two. But is this the fairest option for your beloved dogs? We know that you are a huge animal lover and that you only... Read more...
Cats Love Company – Why Overnight Cat Sitting Counts!
Cats Love Company – Why Overnight Cat Sitting Counts!
f you are going away for a night or two it may seem like a viable option to leave your cat being checked on by a neighbour or friend, or... Read more...
Summer Sun and Dog Walking Fun
Summer Sun and Dog Walking Fun
We all know that dog walking is a necessity for any of us that own one or multiple canine companions, however as the days get longer and the sunshine hours increase, there... Read more...
Hay Fever and your Dog…
Are you dogs eyes streaming? Is your dog licking its paws? Are they itching with red sores? Any of these symptoms are associated with allergies in your pets.  The summer season and the rising pollen count could mean that your pet is suffering with ‘hay fever’.  Here at Chichester Scamps and Champs we love our Job! Especially in the summer months.  Our Dog walking service in Chichester is always looking at where we can walk your pooches.  However, in the spring and summer months we try to avoid rapeseed fields, long grass... Read more...
Sheep Worrying Awareness – Dog Walking Do’s and Don’ts!
With lambing season coming into fruition, it’s that time of year again when we have to take extra care on our dog walks! Particularly in rural areas where the scenery attracts walkers and dog owners, footpaths can pass through farmers’ fields and subsequently sheep fields. As dog owners we can often see open rolling fields and let our dogs off the lead, not realising that just around the next corner or over the tip of the next hill, there are sheep. It is in a dog’s nature however obedient they... Read more...
Well-being Dogs in Schools can Reduce Stress and Assist Positive Mental Health in Students
There is a new kind of pawsome pal in town, the ‘school well-being dog!’ It’s a new concept to many of us but it is an incentive that has been publically recommended by the Education Secretary Damian Hinds, who says that more and more schools seem to be accepting ‘well-being dogs’ into their school communities and that ‘pets can really help!’ But what is a well-being dog, how can it benefit students and how does a school obtain one? Firstly, it is important to outline the issues that pupils face,... Read more...
Animals in the Workplace – Increases Productivity and Reduces Stress
It is not uncommon for businesses to allow pets into their offices these days, with many companies actually including the perk within their job advertisements to attract potential new employees. Large companies like Google openly accept pets in the work place, where they are even welcome at business meetings. It is also common for a large number of Dutch companies to allow animals into the work environment too. A decade ago it was virtually unheard of to allow pets into the workplace, so why has this change of heart occurred... Read more...
Are You in Breach of Rule 57 of the Highway Code?
Whilst millions of us in the United Kingdom drive with our canine companions in the car with us every day, can we all be sure that we are doing so safely? Recent research suggests that a large proportion of dog owners are unaware of the correct safety procedures required for transporting their four-legged friends in the car, suggesting that many of us are breaking Rule 57 of the Highway Code and therefore could face fines of up to £5,000 for careless driving with an unrestrained pet. So what is Rule... Read more...
February 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day
Devastatingly, more than 60 dogs are stolen in England and Wales every week, taken from their loving homes by thieves. Alarmingly less than 5% of cases will lead to convictions... Read more...
Top Five – Valentine’s Safety Tips for Pets
We all know how much you love your pets! Many of us even admit to loving and spending time with our beloved pets more than humans! Therefore, at Scamps and Champs we want to make sure Valentines Day is a special occasion to remember, for all of the right reasons! Ensuring you can snuggle up with the lady or man in your life for the Pawfect Valentines Day!     Pets make the best Valentine’s date as you don’t need to buy them chocolates, they have no use for flowers,... Read more...
It’s Time to Talk – Mental Health Matters for your Dog
It’s Time to Talk – Mental Health Matters for your Dog
Time to Talk Day – Thursday 7th February 2019 Mental health affects one in four of us yet people are still afraid to talk to each other about it; usually due... Read more...
Top 3 Dog-Friendly UK Holiday Destinations
Let’s face it, as dog owners we are barking mad about our canine friends, with most of us viewing them firmly as one of the family. Therefore, with the February half-term holidays approaching you are likely to be seeking a well deserved break, with the entire family included. However, searching for accommodation and restaurants where your fur baby, and human children, are welcome in all areas can turn into a ruff ordeal! It will therefore come as no great surprise that some of the most dog welcoming destinations in the... Read more...