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What KPop Demon Hunters can teach us about training dogs

With youngsters at home, KPop Demon Hunters is played with the same regularity as my father would tune in to the Shipping Forecast! The HUNTR/X face their demons with rhythm, precision and teamwork. In daily life, our dogs face their…

5 Common Puppy Mistakes – and What to Do Instead

Welcoming a puppy into your home is a big step, and one that shapes the behaviour, resilience and emotional health…

The Social Brain and Animals

Research increasingly shows that the way we train and care for animals influences both their emotional health and behaviour. For…

VE Day Offer – 20% off for veterans and serving personnel

This year marks the 80th anniversary of what became known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day. As a military family,…

Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)

A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…

Grab a Slot at our In-person Training & Behaviour Surgery

We are holding our annual popular in-person dog and cat training and behaviour surgery on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Hastoe Village…

Can Dogs Make You Gain Weight? New Research on Adenovirus 36

For years, obesity has been framed as a condition shaped largely by diet, exercise, and genetics. However, emerging research suggests…

A Guide to Safe Play Activities for Puppies

Play is fundamental to a puppy’s development, shaping behaviour, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. I am such a firm believer in…

Can Faecal Transplants Help Manage Anxiety in Dogs with Epilepsy?

Managing behavioural issues such as anxiety and fear in dogs, especially those with epilepsy can be challenging for dog guardians.…

Adolescent Dogs – A Ruff Guide: Part 2

In Part 1 of our ‘Ruff Guide’ to adolescent dogs, we explored the significant behavioural, hormonal, and neurological changes that occur…