Separation anxiety and the benefits of day care.

Separation Anxiety And The Benefits Of Day Care.

For many dog owners, leaving their furry companions alone at home can be a source of stress and guilt. Dogs, being social animals, often experience separation anxiety when left alone for extended periods. This condition can manifest in various ways, from incessant barking and destructive behaviour to depression and withdrawal. Fortunately, there’s a solution that […]

What is Gocardless

What Is Gocardless

Thank you to all our customers who have signed up to Gocardless, this is now our only method of payment at Rose Cottage. If you haven’t set up your Gocardless mandate please follow this link https://pay.gocardless.com/AL0002K73XG0CK How it works at Rose Cottage, Gemma who deals with our accounts calls for all the payments on a […]

Puppy packs at Rose Cottage

Puppy Packs At Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage Doggy Daycare the epitome of canine luxury and care nestled in the heart of Chesterfield. Our state-of-the-art doggy daycare center is designed to cater to the unique needs of every furry friend, and we take pride in offering a specialised area just for our littlest companions – the Puppy pack. Puppy Haven at […]

Doggy Daycare and your dogs Mental Health

Doggy Daycare And Your Dogs Mental Health

At Rose Cottage a dogs mental and emotional well-being is paramount to us, this is why we have everything in place your dog needs. One aspect we have is the Agility area this is great exercise both physically and mentally. It can be a great activity to channel some instinctive behaviours. It helps with their […]

Dangers associated with autumn

Dangers Associated With Autumn

ADVICE SENT FROM OUR LOCAL VETS –  Chapel Vets  To ensure you know the dangers associated with autumn, we have compiled together some guidance to ensure you all stay safe as we transition between seasons. Clocks changing The changes brought about by the clocks going back next month bring an increase in pet-related road traffic […]

Ever wondered why your dog follows you into the bathroom?

Ever Wondered Why Your Dog Follows You Into The Bathroom?

Why Does My Dog Follow Me Into the Bathroom? Your dog is the furry companion you can always count on to be by your side, even when you don’t need it … like when you’re using the bathroom! While it’s true we often attend their potty breaks, do they really have to attend ours? If you’ve been […]

The importance of Pet insurance

It’s National Pet insurance Month! The importance of Pet insurance Whatever happens, make sure your dog can get the care they need by picking an insurance policy you can trust. A good policy will cover you for accidents, illnesses, damage to property, and much more. Certain policies may initially appear cheaper but could place restrictive […]

Artificial grass and your dog

Artificial Grass And Your Dog

Does artificial grass burn dogs’ paws? Artificial grass does not stay as cool as natural grass, which has water running through it, but does not absorb and radiate heat like pavement, rock, or brick. If you are concerned about your dogs’ paws getting too hot, we recommend making sure there’s a shaded area for them […]

6 signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs

Heat Stroke

As temperatures rise on warm spring days or during hot summer heatwaves your dog is more at risk of developing heatstroke (also known as heat-related illness, heat exhaustion, sunstroke or hyperthermia), but what causes it, how can you prevent it and what can you do to help treat an overheated dog? What you need to […]

Dog’s and grieving a loved one

Dog’s And Grieving A Loved One

We have all heard the sad news about Paul O’Grady and it got me thinking about all his animals, especially his dogs and how they cope. Below is some information on dog’s when grieving a loved one whether it’s someone with two feet or four paws.  For dogs, the loss of a human or another […]

Chewing and your dog

Chewing And Your Dog

Many of us know that our dogs chew – especially when they end up chewing our slippers or furniture. But did you know, that chewing actually brings a lot of benefits to your dog.   Chewing Helps Your Dog’s Teeth By scraping their teeth against a tough surface, such as a natural dried chew, they […]

Kennel cough vaccine shortage

Kennel Cough In Dogs E

There is a nationwide supply issue with the Kennel Cough (KC) Vaccine. We are not sure how long this will last and current stocks are quite low. We know some Vets are prioritising  the remaining KC supplies for those people with dogs going into kennels in the next few weeks (while stocks last). Those who […]