Until recently, bringing a pet dog, cat and other classes of animal to the UK could have resulted in a mandatory internment or “Quarantine” for the pet of no less than six months. Practically, this made it impossible to take pets on holiday to the continent and Britons who had lived or worked in Europe
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It’s hard not to feel a little dog bias when wandering the isles of your typical supermarket in search of nourishment for your family pets. Wherever you go, canine food just seems to be somewhat cheaper than feeding your feline. This of course can make it tempting for cash-strapped owners to consider just getting a
Just like it is with people, for a dog to be at their best, special care and attention needs to be taken to ensure they are clean and healthy. And sadly, just like a recalcitrant toddler, it takes the firm loving hand of a parent figure like owner to keep the dog presentable. Grooming with
There are few more powerful ways to have a profound influence in another person’s life than in the role of a mentor. By providing guidance and council to others you can influence lives for the better and even make dreams come true. Mentors come in many shapes and sizes; a knowledgeable teacher, a sympathetic counselor,
Being mindful of one’s feelings may sound like the obscure wishy-washy advice of a Tibetan monk or Jedi knight, but there’s more to the idea of being Mindful than vaguely condescending phrases. In fact, it is a practice and method of thinking that can be extremely helpful in our study, work and domestic lives in
If you’ve ever thought of getting a dog for the purposes of your own health and fitness you’re not alone. Thousands of people have thought that by getting a dog they would become more active themselves, being effectively required to walk their pet every day. However, getting a dog for the purposes of doing walks
In the spirit of the new year, you might have finally motivated yourself to change life habits to create a healthier, happier you. But perhaps you aren’t quite sure what to do or how you can go about becoming more active. Perhaps the idea of going for a run or lifting weights in a gym
No doubt by now you’ve weighed and measured the damage from the festive season. Some of us will have managed to navigate the pitfalls of food and drink without expanding out waist lines, but for we mortals who couldn’t resist a mince pie (or six) it’s time to face the fact that it is time,
You've worked hard this year, overcome many hurdles to get yoursef back into studies and now people are asking you what you'd like for Christmas. Why not ask for a gift that will help you with your studies in one form or another? We've put together a list of gifts for all budgets that would
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Could You Be a Personal Trainer?
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