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Christmas – A pet owner’s survival guide

The countdown to Christmas has begun.  Our homes are typically filled by now with Christmas trees, baubles, gift wrap, interesting smells and food.  For some pets this might be the first time they’ve experienced visitors to the home, or being…

VIDEO: 10th anniversary of Playing With Your Dog

This year has without a doubt been a strange and troubling one for many.  However, for me it also brings…

PODCAST: Hanne’s interview on babies and dog-owner relationships

I was delighted to recently speak with friend & trainer Oli Juste from Channel 4’s Puppy School.  Oli has a…

The Big Picture – tackling unwanted behaviour positively & successfully

This week my summer puppies course kicked off and the usual issues were raised, such as tackling play biting and…

Older dogs – ageing and promoting longevity

Humans, dogs, cats, rodents, and horses all share similar ageing processes, with arthritis, loss of hearing or sight and organs…

Puppy Socialisation Bingo – During COVID-19

Every owner wants a happy, sociable and contented dog. To help your puppy gain confidence around new environments, sounds, people, animals…

Create a sensory pet garden (inside or out)

Ever heard of a sensory garden?  It’s a self-contained garden that is designed to stimulate the senses not just with…

Enrichment tip: toilet roll treats

This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need:  Toilet roll tube[s]…

Enrichment tip: crazy kebabs

This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need: Some carrots (or…

Some hacks to burn your dog’s energy during lockdown

While many of us are in lockdown, this presents a challenge for owners of energetic young dogs and certain breeds…

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