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Is Our Love For Dogs In Our Genes?

A new study by Swedish and British scientists have been studying whether or not our genetic makeup influences our inclination

Thoughts of Dog – What Your Dog is Really Thinking!

Have you ever wondered what your dog is actually thinking? Maybe you’ve tried guessing what it is they’re contemplating when

The Top 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds In Britain for 2019

As Derbyshire’s premier dog kennels, we love all dogs, but we thought we’d take a look into what breeds are

Our Top Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe In The Warm Weather

As we head towards the warmer months, we thought we’d write a quick blog on the best way to keep

Glam And Glitz At The New York Pet Fashion Show

#easterdog – Dogs of Instagram Sporting Their Easter Outfits

100 Dog Movies For You To Enjoy

Dogs Help in Understanding Human Evolution & Cognitive Behaviour

Dr Juliane Bräuer from the Institute of Human History says that the domestic dog is a good model for researching

Springtime Garden Dangers For Your Dog – What To Look Out For In Your Garden

Ahhhhh, spring is upon us and it’s time to head into the garden and plant bulbs and tidy up. Your

Dunston Lodge Sponsors Woofs & Wellies 2019

It’s that time of year again folks when we ask you to help us support the fantastic cause that is

For The Love of Dog!

15 Adorable Instagram Christmas Puppies of 2018 on Their First Walk

New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs

Happy New Year everyone! We thought that, like many people, dogs might want to make a New Year’s resolution or

Dog Jokes

We thought we’d write a jolly post for the holiday season, so here it is. Our selection of the best

20 Weird and Wonderful Dog Facts

10 Great Christmas Gifts For Your Dog

Ah, Christmas. That magical time of year. A time for family and gatherings. For presents and fun. So why shouldn’t

The Dog Map! Find The Top Dog in Your Postcode

The BBC has put together this brilliant Dog Map for the UK from 10 years of data from microchipped dogs.

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Fleas

As we said in our article a few weeks ago, Autumn is one time of year when you could find

Keeping Your Dog Calm During Storms and Fireworks

Not all dogs are afraid of loud noises such as storms and fireworks, but some are, and for those pets,

The Most Common Dangers for Dogs in the Autumn

Well, Summer is gone and what looks set to be a warm autumn has arrived. But, with the change in

The Top 10 Best Things About Having A Dog

Obviously we love dogs. Who wouldn’t? Those cute little bundles of fluff who welcome us home in the evening, nuzzle

Popular Name Ideas for Your New Dog

So you’ve decided to get a new dog. If you’re adopting from an animal shelter or rehoming a dog to

10 Tips to Keep Your Dog Cool in Hot Weather

1. Add Ice Cubes to Their Water Bowl Obviously, we always ensure that our dogs have access to fresh water,

Showcasing the Great Dogs of Reddit

As you may or may not know, Reddit has something for everyone; from “lol cats” to “dog photos” and even

What Our Dogs Are Telling Us With Their Gestures

A recent study by researchers at the University of Salford has found compelling evidence that dogs use gestures in order

Dogs Really Do Put On Faces Just For Us!!

According to a recent study, dogs actually use various forms of “communication” that are solely for our benefit. The study,

Chesterfield RSPCA Fun Dog Show – 23rd June 2018

As Chesterfield’s premier dog boarding kennels, we are always keen to support local charities and events, and this years’ RSPCA

10 Amazing Dog Facts You Might Not Know

1. Music For Your Furry Friend At the end of the Beatles song, “A Day In The Life”, from the Sergeant

Rain Rescue: Helping Pets in Crisis in South Yorkshire

As you know from our recent blog posts on Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield dog kennels Dunston Lodge loves to support local

Peace of Mind for Dog Owners

BBC News recently reported that 64% of people do not hold insurance policies for their pets. Of course, we’d all