As Easter is fast approaching there is going to be an abundance of chocolate around households nationwide. With that in mind the excellent people at Dogs Trust have initiated their ‘Chocs Away’ awareness drive to encourage dog owners to keep all chocolate out of reach of their salivating pups.
Dogs Trust recently conducted a survey of dog owners which showed that over 57% of pet dogs have eaten chocolate and 1 in 10 have become ill from doing so; with 8% of these dying and a quarter needing emergency veterinarian treatment. Out of the 57% of dogs that had eaten human chocolate 39% of them had been given the chocolate as a treat from their owner; the remaining 61% had found it themselves after it had been left in an easy to reach place.
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Taking ownership of new puppy is a very exciting time. These furry little balls of fun seem to have limitless energy and bring much enjoyment to your house. Of course, there is a more serious side to being a dog owner and you have a responsibility to ensure that they remain fit, happy and healthy. In addition to dog health issues, you have a duty to make sure that your puppy grows up to be a friendly chap. Here are a few tips that should help encourage your puppy develop into a sociable dog. 
