BorrowMyDoggy Blog

Press and news27 April 2023

A day in the life of support dog Biscuit

Support Dogs is a charity for autism, epilepsy and disability. Meet Biscuit, a dog in training to be an autism assistance dog. He'll be an amazing friend for an autistic child one day!Read more

Press and news5 April 2023

Paw-ty with Your Pup: Dog-Friendly Street Parties

Looking for ways to enjoy street parties with your furry friend? Our ultimate guide offers tips, advice, and everything else you need to know to have a fun and safe time with your pup.Read more

Press and news20 March 2023

April Fool's Dog Fun: AI Translation of Barking

From understanding what your pup is saying to teaching them new tricks, discover some of the wackiest and most fun ways to use artificial intelligence with dogs.Read more

Press and news15 March 2023

Happy Dog Mother's Day

To celebrate Mother’s day and the wonderful owners at BorrowMyDoggy, we asked BorrowMyDoggy dog parents what the bond between them and their dog means to them.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Preparing for a Welcome Woof | Essential Borrower Tips

Feel confident as a borrower on BorrowMyDoggy. Our guide will prepare you for a delightful 'Welcome Woof' experience. Meet your first borrowed doggy today!Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Preparing for a Welcome Woof | owner tips

Dogs are very special members of the family and we want all our owners to feel confident using BorrowMyDoggy - this guide will help you feel prepared for your ‘Welcome Woof’Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

3 Tips for creating your dog's perfect profile

Now that you’ve taken the first step and signed up with BorrowMyDoggy we’re here to help you create the best possible profile for your dog. Follow these 3 tips and put your dog’s best paw forwardRead more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Improve Your Borrower Profile | 3 Essential Tips

Boost your borrower profile on BorrowMyDoggy with these 3 essential tips. Put your best paw forward and connect with dog owners near you.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Lost for words? Messaging tips for Owners

Read further for pupdates from the BorrowMyDoggy team, from just for fun content to news and helpful advice about our four legged friends.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Cat got your tongue? Messaging tips for Borrowers

We get it, sending your first message to an owner can be nerve-wrecking so we've put together this messaging guide to help you find your new pooch pal. Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Borrowing a doggy? Make sure you have their Doggy Info Sheet

High paws, you’ve found a doggy to borrow! But first, have you seen their Doggy Info Sheet?Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Found a borrower? Make sure you share your Borrowing Info

High paws, you’ve found a borrower for your doggy! But first, have you shared your Doggy Info Sheet?Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Tips for finding your pawfect borrower

So you’ve created your profile and you’re wondering what’s next? We’re here to give you a helping paw on how to find your pawfect match.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2023

Tips for finding your pawfect doggy to borrow

So you’ve created your profile and you’re wondering what’s next? We’re here to give you a helping paw on how to find your pawfect match.Read more

Press and news17 February 2023

Love Your Pet Day

A day that is dedicated to loving your pet even more than usual? Sign us up! Here are a few way to appreciate your pet and to learn more about this pawsome day.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides9 February 2023

7 ways to know when you're ready

David Cuffe, a veterinary surgeon, gives advice on when is the right time for a doggy and borrower to go on their first solo outing. Read 7 ways to know when you're ready!Read more

Press and news2 February 2023

Pet Dental Health Month

Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? With 80% of dogs having some dental disease before they are 3, it’s impawtent to learn how to take care of your pooch’s smile!Read more

Press and news24 January 2023

Take Our Dog Matching Quiz! | Discover Your Pawfect Match

Looking for your pawfect match? Take our dog matching quiz to find out which type of dog is your ideal companion on BorrowMyDoggy.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides20 December 2022

Our Canicross Expert

Meet our Canicross expert Dawn Richards, who is our guide and source on all things Canicross.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides20 December 2022

Canicross participant and borrower

Meet one of our borrowers and Canicross participant Nicola Deschamps, who shares her experiences with Canicross.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides19 December 2022

Editorial policy

At BorrowMyDoggy, we're dedicated to being your trusty sidekick in the journey towards ensuring a happy and healthy pup.Read more

Press and news19 December 2022

BorrowMyDoggy as great way to save money

Vet Pete at the Irish Examiner has written an article on how to save money on pet ownership with Christmas approaching, and the ongoing cost of living crisis.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides19 December 2022

Review & advertising policy

At BorrowMyDoggy, we're dedicated to being your trusty sidekick in the journey towards finding the best products and services ensuring a happy and healthy pup.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides15 December 2022

Member Story Policy

The testimonials/member stories appearing on our website are received via email, social media post or over the phone and are all stories of real experiences by BorrowMyDoggy members.Read more

Press and news14 December 2022

Walk Your Dog Month UK | Challenge 2023

Beat the January Blues and set yourself your own personal ‘walking with your dog’ challenge during the Walk Your Dog month! We've some ideas if you need a helping paw to get going.Read more

Press and news8 December 2022

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month in the UK and it reminds us all to appreciate the work of veterinary nursing professionals. Find out more about the essential work they do.Read more

Press and news8 December 2022

National BFF Day

Did you know there’s a special day to celebrate your BFF? Here at BorrowMyDoggy, we know your dog is your best friend so why not celebrate with them?Read more

Press and news8 December 2022

National Take a Walk in the Park Day

The idea of ‘Take a Walk in the Park Day’, is to get out, enjoy a local park or trail and embrace your environment. Here's how you can take part!Read more

Press and news8 December 2022

How Spoilt Is My Dog Quiz | Take Our Fun Quiz!

Find out just how spoilt your dog is with our wagtastic quiz! Celebrate National Spoil Your Dog Day with BorrowMyDoggy.Read more

Press and news8 December 2022

Pet Appreciation Week

Here are 3 sure ways to make your pooch feel extra special during Pet Appreciation Week, the 6th to 12th June!Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides8 December 2022

How To Use BorrowMyDoggy For Holiday Care

We speak to our members every day and we're familiar with your commonly asked questions about using BorrowMyDoggy for dog sitting and boarding. We answer your questions here!Read more

Press and news7 December 2022

Happy New Year Dog

Here at BorrowMyDoggy we would like to take this opportunity to wish all you the happiest of New Years, and a welcoming woof to 2023!Read more

Press and news7 December 2022

A short film about BorrowMyDoggy

When a few graduates got in touch letting us know they’d be creating a short film about dogs and BorrowMyDoggy we couldn’t wait to share their pawsome work with our community.Read more

Press and news7 December 2022

Blue Monday

Finding the motivation to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, battling SAD and occupying your days can be difficult. However, we have a solution for you to battle Blue Monday!Read more

Press and news7 December 2022

Dollies Comic

A couple of months ago a BorrowMyDoggy member shared an amazing comic about her borrowed dog Dollie on Twitter, and it was too good not to share with more of our community.Read more

Press and news7 December 2022

Dog Statistics

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all love pampering our dogs. The Groom Arts academy have pull together some research and we’re turned this into a fun infographic for youRead more

Press and news30 November 2022

Dog Naughty or Nice List

We’re lending a helping paw to Santa this Christmas and have put together a list of naughty and nice pups. Take a look at what some of our doggy members have been up to in 2022! Read more

Press and news21 November 2022

Free Dog Christmas Cards

Looking for free dog Christmas cards for dog lovers or Christmas cards from the dog? Choose from 3 designs (with colouring in option for the kids!) and send the perfect doggy card!Read more

Press and news17 November 2022

Metro publicity for BorrowMyDoggy

The Metro shares a few tips on how to get motivated to move more and recommends BorrowMyDoggy as an extra help.Read more

Press and news3 November 2022

Secret Santa Gifts for Dog Lovers

Sometimes you need a helping paw to find the ideal gift, so we’ve been digging around to fetch our top picks for dog lovers. Personalised, under £10, £20 and £30 options. Read more

Press and news22 July 2022

Happy Birthday to us!

The 22nd of July is a very impawtent day here at BorrowMyDoggy … It’s our birthday! This year we’re celebrating our 10th birthday, or 70th if we’re talking dog years - high paws to that!Read more

Press and news4 March 2022

March marks Pet Anxiety Month | giveaway

We have teamed up with our pals at Pooch & Mutt to tell you more about Pet Anxiety Month and how to spot the signs of anxiety. We also have a pawsome giveaway for our members!Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides8 November 2021

Dog owner advice | Ambassador Q&A

We asked Sam, dog owner & BorrowMyDoggy ambassador, what advice she’d give to those thinking of joining our community - we hope you will find her words as valuable as we do!Read more

Press and news4 November 2021

Woofing to the BIG SCREEN... Clifford the Big Red Dog!

A childhood classic is being revamped for the big screen - high paws! Find more about the film & enter our exclusive giveaway for some pawsome Clifford prizes here!Read more

Press and news8 September 2021

Join us at DogFest 2021!

We have some pawsome news! BorrowMyDoggy and My Family Vets will be attending DogFest - join us there! We'd love to see you. Read more

Press and news11 August 2021

A pawsome new film… PAW Patrol Movie!

Whether it’s live action or cartoon, we absowoofly love dog films here at BorrowMyDoggy. Take a look at the pawsome new film, PAW Patrol Movie, in cinemas now! Read more

Press and news13 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

This year to mark Mental Health Awareness Week we took the opportunity to highlight the power of dogs and share the amazing impact they have on our lives.Read more

Press and news11 May 2021

We welcome what3words to the Pack!

We are excited to welcome what3words to BorrowMyDoggy for Work!Read more

Press and news6 May 2021

The New Statesman coverage of BorrowMyDoggy

The New Statesman covered a story on BorrowMyDoggy during COVID-19 lockdowns.Read more

Press and news1 May 2021

Metro's Tinder versus BorrowMyDoggy coverage

Metro shared an article which compared Tinder with our BorrowMyDoggy app!Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides25 April 2021

Answering top searched BorrowMyDoggy questions

To help our community and members, both new and old, we answered some of the top searched questions on BorrowMyDoggy.Read more

Press and news26 March 2021

BorrowMyDoggy and COVID pandemic, 1 year on

Now, a year on since the announcement of the lockdown we’re looking back over the past months and how our pawsome community has pulled together…Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 March 2021

BorrowMyDoggy Etiquette | Keeping Our Community Safe

Follow our community's etiquette to ensure safety, trust, and friendship among our members at BorrowMyDoggy.Read more

Press and news29 January 2021

Has your pooch got a PitPat?

Have you heard of dog activity monitors? Read here for more information from our pals at PitPat.Read more

BorrowMyDoggy guides1 June 2020

How to dog share safely during COVID-19

We’ve created a helpful guide to show you how to reduce the risks of catching COVID-19 & make sure to follow your local government guidelines too.Read more

Press and news11 May 2020

Get your DOSE with BorrowMyDoggy

On Sunday 10th May 2020 we joined forces with DOSE to host a live Instagram event - here's what happened on the day!Read more

Press and news16 March 2020

COVID-19: An update about safe dog sharing

With COVID-19 circulating many of you will have questions and concerns about your dogs (whether they’re borrowed or owned) and dog sharing. Read more hereRead more

Press and news30 January 2020

A pawsome book release - Saving Missy

It’s safe to say, we love everything dog - so when we heard about the heartwarming novel Saving Missy we knew we had to share it with our community.Read more

Press and news1 January 2020

Canine Cottages giveaway - £500 up for grabs!

Have you heard the pawsome news? To kick start 2020 we’re giving one lucky member the chance to win £500 to spend on a holiday with our partner: Canine Cottages!Read more

Press and news9 December 2019

Doggy Christmas Jumper Day 2019

On Sunday 8th December 2019, BorrowMyDoggy and Save the Children along with over 350 dogs broke the record for the most amount of dogs wearing Christmas jumpers.Read more