Something I LOVE about living here in the UK is the dog life. It's everywhere. I live in the countryside, a farmy-area called the Cotswolds. Downsides here are the lack of the great things offered in cities: diversity, international food, bands and live music, things always going on... But the trade-off is worth it for us right now. And part of the trade-off is the dog culture. They're just a part of what we do when we go out & about. In the summertime we make sure we bring their water bowl so they have a drink while we have a coffee. In the wintertime we wipe their feet before they saddle up to the open fire in the corner of the pub. I love it. I also get why people wouldn't want dogs around. The wrong dog in the wrong place is a bad combo. So I'm wondering, where you're from... are dogs allowed in restaurants, bars and shops? Would you like that, or does that make you feel uneasy?

New here? Start here 👇 Welcome to Dogtopia. This is the space for people who love dogs as family. First thing to do - Say g'day - your name - maybe your dog’s name and a photo if you have one handy We’d love to meet your dog. Next - Check out the Easy Peanut Butter Bake. That’s the guide that brought most people here. Seems like as good place as any to start. Then - Dip into the community whenever you feel like it. Dog care, treat baking, and tips from a vet and vet nurse. Want more? Premium is where we go deeper with: - Ask a Vet - Dog Care with vet nurse Amy - Bake-a-longs - Real-world animal and conservation stories Thassit. Dr Paul Ramos Vet and Founder of Dogtopia & BarkyBakey

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If you are looking for a place to connect more deeply with your dog, with nature, and with people who care - check out our Premium membership: By vet Dr Paul, with vet nurse Amy Inside: Weekly Lives (rotating) - 🩺 Ask a Vet Deep dives and Q&A on dog wellness, health, and the things that matter to you. 🔥 Real World Stories Real behind-the-scenes from animal rescue, conservation, and frontline animal work (with videos). 🍪 Bakealongs Make fresh dog treats together and explore a new topic each session. 🐕 Training & Enrichment Practical sessions on care, enrichment, and everyday training foundations. 🌍 Live Projects IRL Go behind the scenes with people on the front lines of animal, rescue, and nature work. Also weekly: Amy’s Dog Care - Weekly vids, demos, and live Q&A for a better everyday dog life with Amy, vet nurse. Weekly Focus - Simple guided habits for small wins, deeper connection and feeling more in control. + Bonuses and extras. I’m Dr Paul. Vet 20+ years. Featured on Disney+, Nat Geo Wild, BBC, The Dodo, HuffPost, and TikTok (20M+). Founder of BarkyBakey. The real reason I created this space After years working with wildlife and animals, I’ve learned that everything comes back to one thing: connection. Nature and animals have so much to tell us. If we slow down and listen, our lives - and this place - can be better. How we interact in today's world can leave us feeling lonely, worried, anxious. I wanted the opposite of that. I wanted a place that feels safe. A place to feel connected. A place to know we’re not alone in this. If that’s you too, you belong here.