{"id":1184,"date":"2026-01-22T10:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1184"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:43:02","slug":"january-news-%f0%9f%90%be%f0%9f%90%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1184","title":{"rendered":"January News \ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello and Happy New Year from all of us at Friends for Pets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve had a great start to the New Year and that 2026 is already treating you and your pets well. January can be a quieter (and colder!) month, but we\u2019ve got lots of exciting updates, opportunities, and helpful tips to share with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re Recruiting \u2013 Join the Friends for Pets Team!<\/strong><br>We\u2019re currently looking for passionate, reliable dog walkers, dog boarders, pet sitters and house sitters to join our growing teams. If you love spending time with dogs and want a rewarding role, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more details on where we are currently looking for help, have a look here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/dog-walkers-wanted\/\">https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/dog-walkers-wanted\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Availability<\/strong><br>We have a few spaces currently available, so please get in touch if you or someone you know is looking for pet care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dog Day Care spaces<\/strong> available in <strong>Cheddar<\/strong> and <strong>Brecon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dog Walking spaces<\/strong> available in <strong>Cheddar, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bridgwater<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces can fill quickly, so don\u2019t hesitate to contact us for more details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking\/\">https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pet Owners First Aid Evening (26th February)<\/strong><br>Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. We\u2019re pleased to share a Online Pet Owners First Aid Evening taking place on <strong>26th February<\/strong> <strong>2026 at 7pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to gain confidence and essential skills to help your pet in an emergency situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book your place here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/pet-first-aid-courses\/pet-first-aid-for-pet-owners\/\">https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/pet-first-aid-courses\/pet-first-aid-for-pet-owners\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Indoor Games for Pets (Perfect for Bad Weather Days!)<\/strong><br>When the weather isn\u2019t on your side or your pet can\u2019t get out as usual, here are some fun ways to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated indoors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treasure Hunt:<\/strong> (An oldie but a goodie!) Hide treats or toys around the house and let your pet sniff them out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puzzle Feeders:<\/strong> Great for slowing down meals and keeping minds busy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training Games:<\/strong> Practise basic commands or teach a new trick (short sessions work best.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toy Rotation:<\/strong> Put some toys away and reintroduce them later to keep things exciting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indoor Fetch or Tug:<\/strong> Ideal for burning off energy in a safe, controlled way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental stimulation can be just as tiring (and satisfying!) as a long walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We\u2019re looking forward to another wonderful year caring for your pets \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm wishes,<br><strong>The Friends for Pets Team<\/strong> \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello and Happy New Year from all of us at Friends for Pets! 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