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?
behaviour
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.
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
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
behaviour
So You’re Off On Holiday – Here’s How to Prepare Your Dog for a Daycare Staycation of Their Own
A guide to a stress-free break – for you and your pup
behaviour
How to Help Thunder-Phobic Dogs
Tips for comforting your pup during a storm
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 could solve the mystery that is your kitty
lifestyle
Does It Matter Where I Walk My Dog?
We delve into the age-old debate
behaviour
Is That... Stress Your Dog Smells?
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