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Watching baby animals is good for you!

It would take a hardened heart or perhaps an aversion to pets to not feel some sort of warm feeling when a photo of a puppy or kitten pops up on social media.  In fact, one food manufacturer recently found…

Pet grief – it hurts

Pet-keeping is one of the closest forms of human-animal interaction in Western society.  Although owner-pet relationships may stem from genetically…

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…

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]…