Spreading the Word — A blog from my dog

Take care when out on a walk

April 2, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Dog owners are being asked to take extra care as they walk in the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the next five months.

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Beware of ticks when we go walkies

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January 26, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Ticks are nasty little critters and latest research says they can make us dogs and our humans very sick. So please take care when out walking.

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Important – Mystery Seasonal Canine Illness!

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November 16, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Serious dog illness may be lurking in our woodlands

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Recreate a Lake District scene and win

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June 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Lake District features some fantastic scenery

Being regular visitors to the Lake District, and the surrounding areas, we were interested in finding out more about a competition we had heard of to recreate a Lake District photograph.

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Dogs and birds don’t mix

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May 19, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Ground Nesting Birds – the Big Five in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

‘Dogs and birds don’t mix’ according to the latest campaign launched this week in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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A Different Breed – from Sky 1 HD

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March 28, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The team behind a new TV series on Sky TV got in touch to let us know about ‘A Different Breed’ . A tv programme devoted to dog enthusiasts and their canine companions!

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Dog charities

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January 9, 2011 By admin 1 Comment

Many of the animal charities start to struggle at this time of the year as demands for their services increase. Centres operated by the RSPCA are looking after more pets and wildlife than ever before after a following a busy festive season. Christmas, coupled with the cold weather, saw the charity’s services throughout England and [...]

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CaniX at Grizedale

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October 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Details of the CaniX event in the Lake District

Canine athletes will be limbering up to take part in one of the country’s newest sports as it visits Grizedale for the first time later this month.

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Dog owners help fight neospora

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August 29, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Dairy cows are at high risk from the parasite

Dog owners are being urged to clean up after their pets to help stop the spread of a virulent parasite.

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Lambing time – Please stay on your lead

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March 20, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pets on the lead when they go for a walk into the countryside. The breeding season for wildlife and for farm animals is underway during this period and dogs can cause long-term damage if they are allowed to roam free. According to Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority [...]