Rolling on their back doesn’t automatically mean they want belly rubs...
behaviour
behavioural issues
Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behaviour and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).
The UK’s XL Bully ban has led to a tragic rise in cruelty cases
behaviour
Why Doesn’t My Dog Like Water?
All dogs love cooling off by splashing about and swimming in water, right? So why does yours... not?
Four legs up to the ceiling might not seem like a comfy napping position to us but pups seem to love it. How come?
Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves
Got a distracted pup? Discover if it’s ADHD and how to help
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s your dog all stretched out like a frog
Is your dog scared of every little noise? Here’s how to turn the volume down on their anxiety
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
People are questioning not just if you’re allowed to walk your dog in a graveyard, but whether you should
And what you can do inside instead
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
Different breeds need different things...
Just ’letting them out in the garden’ isn't an option for everyone, especially in this economy
There is nothing more humbling than apologising to a stranger in the park while your dog nibbles on their sausage roll
There’s nothing dog parents love talking about more than their pups, so why not tell the world about them?
It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to surrender your pet safely if you have to
There's no good reason to ever do this to your dog
It’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so training isn’t one-size-fits-all
behaviour
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Train your dog to stay calm when they’re on their own – instead of sad-singing “All By Myself” until you come home.
You love that your dog is your shadow, but maybe not when you’re on a Zoom call
Did you get a dog for emotional support and now they are the one who needs it?
It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind
And should you be worried?
With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start…