snow

The UK has had a few flurries of snow, and our newspapers are have had a flurry of headlines about "arctic blasts"!

But with forecasts predicting lows of -10°C for some areas of Britain, we dog owners need to make sure our four legged friends stay safe during the cold weather.

To help inspire us Tails.com consulted top behaviourist Carolyn Menteith for her expert advice on walking your dog in cold weather and when you should stay inside.

Consider your dog's breed type

Dogs Trust Grass allergy dog finally gets to run on snow covered grass

Snow may be causing havoc across much of the country but one special homeless hound has been desperately waiting for the fist flake of snow to fall all winter. Eight –year-old Labrador cross Buster, a four legged resident at Dogs Trust Darlington was diagnosed with a grass allergy two years ago which means he is unable to set foot on grass but luckily the snow provides a layer of protection for Buster’s paws so he is able to bound around in the snow to his heart’s content. Despite making the most of his time frolicking

The latest video from Ted Kerasote and Pukka. I love the sheer joy Pukka clearly feels bouncing along through the snow. Enjoy!

Take care,

Julie xx

It's certainly cold in the UK currently and there's advice from Dogs Trust's Roden Centre on keeping your dog happy and healthy over winter:

OH DOGGY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!
Dogs Trust Roden issues advice to keep dogs happy and healthy this winter

As Britain continues to endure a cold and icy snap, our four-legged friends need a little extra care and warmth to ensure they cope with the wintery conditions.