Behaviour Advice
Baking – festive treats for your dog
We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at HQ so I’m sharing a little festive treat I’ve enjoyed making for many pups over the years. Why not get the kids involved too – and perhaps they can come up with…
A Christmas thank you
It has been another busy year with the fall-out of the pandemic still being felt with the continued rise in…
The Cat Consent Test
When it comes to petting, it is best to remember that cats as a species are not inherently social or…
Stress and burnout
With the ever-increasing financial challenges faced by pet owners, demands on time which may impact work/life balance, as well as…
Helping your dog cope with body handling
For some dogs, any grooming or medical handling can create fearful responses which may end up with the dog barking,…
Pet parenting style influences dog behaviour
A new paper from Brubaker and Udell (2022) has found that the parenting style of the owner[s] can predict certain…
Money saving tips for pet owners
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting people’s pockets hard and rescue organisations seeing more animals coming into their care where owners…
Separation anxiety – Hanne discusses this & more in podcast
I was delighted to speak with Rhiannon Shepherd recently from the Pet Perspective for Napo Pet Insurance about separation anxiety – what…
Exercise & enrichment – boredom busters
With the weather improving and longer daylight hours, we can do more with our pets to help relieve any boredom…
Pet safety during gusty weather
Towards the end of this week, it is expected that we will see wind gusts hitting around 70 mph in…
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