anxiety & separation anxiety

From your mood to where you’ve been, your dog’s sniffing tells them a lot about you

Unpacking the friendly-dog fallacy

This is a Bark-erloo line service to Maryle-bone

It could mean a problem with your dog, not just your neighbours

Was your kitten separated too early? Here are the signs to watch for and how to help them

All your dog wants for Christmas is a bodyguard to keep them safe from unfamiliar sights and sounds

Those little teeth are sweet, but they definitely don’t feel good on your hand

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... for you. Your cat feels otherwise

Is your dog overly clingy? Here’s how to help them build independence

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

Work with your cat and not against them

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

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

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

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

Help your dog overcome the fear of the unknown

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

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

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

What is enrichment and why is it so important to keep your kitty happy?

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

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

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…

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

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

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

Tips for comforting your pup during a storm

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

You could solve the mystery that is your kitty

We delve into the age-old debate

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

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

Whether you have a friendly feline or a senior sourpuss, it’s important to help your cat adjust to a new kitten in the house

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

And should you be worried?

What to do with a dog who gets rowdy near foxes? And is it even safe for my dog to be near them?

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… 

Three dog behaviourists share insights and advice to help you and your pups navigate this incredibly difficult time

At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done? 

Turns out, humans weren’t the only ones affected

A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal

The founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions and grooming appointments less stressful for pets

It’s normal to worry – but your pup might also need some space

You love them like a child, but is the feeling mutual?

Advancements in artificial intelligence are changing everything from the way we detect illnesses to how we keep our pets safe

Leaving your dog alone at home can be guilt-inducing... but it doesn’t have to be

The emotional road to recovery can be a long one. Here’s what you can do

Find out if your cat has seasonal depression, and how to combat it

Here’s why dogs may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, too

Unsolicited approaches from children can’t always be predicted

Why your cat freaks out when you’re away (and how to help)

If your dog is reluctant to go outside in the evening (or 4pm as it’s known in winter), there might be a good reason

How to get your dog home, should the worst happen

Because 8 paws are better than 4 when it comes to pushing stuff off the table

This has nothing to do with a werewolf named Jacob in a series called Twilight, but here’s what it is all about

Compression vests, interactive toys and pheromone sprays will be game-changers for nervous pups

Because when you interrupt that carefully planned daily routine, there’s going to be one frazzled kitty to deal with

The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog

You can’t appease a picky dog with chicken nuggets like you can with a toddler. Here are some things you can do

Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly

Hundreds of dogs are rescued from hoarding situations every year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts

Do these things to help your pup (and your guests) feel chill

A new study confirms our pets can have heartbreaking reactions to the loss of a canine companion

How to cope with dog anxiety – from training to medication

People have strong opinions about this cat toy. Here’s what you need to know

Five ways to warm a skittish dog to you

How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this Bonfire Night

Easy ways to calm your pup’s nerves

Suddenly, the pavement has some new installation art: your frozen dog

In fact, it chills them out

Six animal behaviourists share pro tips for boosting the confidence of a fearful dog

Cats might be curious creatures, but when yours goes missing it can send the most composed pet parent into a spin