Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016

ENTERTAINMENT: LET’S DO THIS!

Considering dogs were, once upon a time, wolf-type creatures, having them now live in towns and/or restricted to indoors is always going to provide its challenges. Some breeds are perfectly suited to this modern way of life we provide for them (you Shitzus out there, I'm talking to you) but others (hello, Cocker Spaniels) tend to need a little more ... action. Action, and brain drain.

Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016

SOOO LOVELY!

We have a mad rule here that any exuberant praise or appreciation for one of our team, results in me having to buy The Praised One a celebratory bottle of wine.

Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 09/11/2016

HAPPY HOME-COMING!

Hundreds of health checks later, this HoM-found lovely pup has arrived in his new home. We bored his proud new teenage owner with a hideous list of advice and instructions.

Anise Macaulay Orr 02/11/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 02/11/2016

KODI, A PUPPY IN LEARNING …

Born in late July so still a baby of just 3 months, but already learning some basics. Mostly at this stage it's about calmness and instilling a few boundaries - two things that don't necessarily come naturally to puppies or to very excited owners!

Anise Macaulay Orr 02/11/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 02/11/2016

WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?

Might it be, do you reckon, when dog food tins are the prettiest things in your kitchen - let alone your house!

Anise Macaulay Orr 16/10/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 16/10/2016

IT’S BEEN LUVVIE’LY …

We've had a luvvie'ly time this month with a TV crew here one day and a brace of radio reporters the next.

Anise Macaulay Orr 15/08/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 15/08/2016

‘HOUNDS IN THE LAP OF LUXURY’

The lovely Goji came to stay - and obviously liked what he saw!

Anise Macaulay Orr 15/08/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 15/08/2016

PUPPIES – HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?

Short noses, googly eyes and wrinkles have hit the news recently. A selection of traits which, vets from the British Veterinary Association have said, are harmful to the dogs that carry them and the purses and emotional reserves of their owners. Radio 5 Live and Radio 4's You and Yours programme both covered the story and came to the House of Mutt to ask about our experiences of these brachycephalic breeds.

Anise Macaulay Orr 19/01/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 19/01/2016

HECTOR

Misery Monday, apparently and officially The Most Miserable Day of the Calendar Year, I'm afraid proved so for us. The beloved Hector was put to sleep after 14 long and very happy years of being The Mountford Family Dog.

Anise Macaulay Orr 13/01/2016 Anise Macaulay Orr 13/01/2016

TIME FOR CHIPS!

A reminder that microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales on the 6th April this year. It's not a hassle and it is a major player in helping reunite lost owners with their dogs. Put it on the To Do List !

Anise Macaulay Orr 16/12/2015 Anise Macaulay Orr 16/12/2015

CAUTIONARY ‘TAILS’ FROM THE VETS….

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets this Christmas as findings released today reveal that a nativity display, antifreeze and £200 in £20 notes were just some of the items that landed animals in veterinary practices over the 2014 festive period.