A helping hand for man’s best friend

With the prospect of lockdown being eased or hopefully ending, there is a good chance that the vast majority of dogs will soon have to become accustomed to a new routine. For the past year, many dogs have had the luxury of having their owners at home most of the time. For young dogs and ‘lockdown puppies’, this may be all they have ever known.

As the world begins to return to normal and most return to work, social events and holidays, dogs will soon find themselves spending more time alone. As any experienced dog owner will know, this change can cause serious issues for the dogs’ mental state unless it is handled correctly. In fact, this is one occasion when I feel having a kennel is a massive help, as it is easy to ensure the dog learns to settle