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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so your pets keep calm when you’re not together.

Woman walking a dog on a lead

Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice



A woman walks along the pavement with a dog on a lead close to her

If your female dog is not spayed, it’s crucial that you understand their fertility cycle

a picture of a white poodle wearing a plastic recovery cone

If your pet is recovering from surgery and hates wearing a cone, don’t panic

Dog hiding under orange blanket

From calming supplements to creating safe spaces, here’s how you can prepare your pup for firework season

A group of dogs on leashes going for a walk outside with a dog-walker.

Jade from Fetch London, shares what it’s really like to be a professional dog walker

Black and white collie dog looking anxious

Can CBD be the calming answer your anxious dog needs? Dive into the latest research and see how it could help


dog held in humans arms

Help your dog overcome the fear of the unknown

Picture of close up scared chihuahua in their bed

Rolling on their back doesn’t automatically mean they want belly rubs...

a dog stand nervously by the water on a dock

All dogs love cooling off by splashing about and swimming in water, right? So why does yours... not?

Small dog lays between woman's legs in the grass.

Four legs up to the ceiling might not seem like a comfy napping position to us but pups seem to love it. How come?

a close up picture of a beagle chewing a chew

Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves

Dog hiding under bed

Is your dog scared of every little noise? Here’s how to turn the volume down on their anxiety

a group of friends pets a shiba inu dog

Is your dog too friendly with strangers or other dogs? Learn effective strategies to manage and train your overly sociable dog to ensure proper behaviour and safety

dogs running with a football

A well-enriched dog is a happy dog – and who wouldn’t want that?



two dogs in a park

As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…

a woman holding a chihuahua greets a great dane at the door

Can dogs tell the difference between a day, a week or a month?

Dog running on the beach

Think a holiday with your nervous pup is off-limits? You just need to make a few adjustments. Here’s how to have a dreamy trip that you and your anxious dog can enjoy

Tibetan Spaniel dog sitting in a suitcase

A guide to a stress-free break – for you and your pup

A dog looking timid in his bed

Tips for comforting your pup during a storm

A woman wearing a knit sweater holding a dog close on the floor of her bedroom.

Train your dog to stay calm when they’re on their own – instead of sad-singing “All By Myself” until you come home.

Man walking his dog on a pavement

We delve into the age-old debate

Illustration of a woman hugging a dog

A study finds that your pup can tell – er, smell – when you’ve been doom-scrolling

Photo of a young woman working on her laptop from her home, while her dog is waiting for her to finish - so they can play and cuddle.

You love that your dog is your shadow, but maybe not when you’re on a Zoom call

Young woman holding her large dog in her arms outdoors.

Did you get a dog for emotional support and now they are the one who needs it?

black and white Corgi puppy eating out of a yellow dog bowl

It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans

A blonde woman wearing a longsleeved green jumper and sneakers sitting in the open trunk of a SUV car with her arm around her Golden Retriever dog sitting next to her

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car

Dog holding a toy and looking up at their owner

And should you be worried?

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