Trick training is an amazing way to keep your dog’s brain active, entertain them when you can’t walk them and build your bond with your dog. And as a bonus you can show off how cute and clever your dog is to all your friends. There are an almost endless list of tricks you could teach your dog so you’ll always find a trick that suits you and your dog’s skills and personalities.

Most dogs will have an operation at some point in their lives. Whether that’s being neutered, recovering from an accident or being treated for an illness or joint issue. And you’ll usually have to restrict your dog’s exercise after the surgery to allow them to heal properly. How long that will last and how much you’ll have to restrict their exercise will depend on the operation. Small operations like neutering are usually on-lead walks for 1-2 weeks but if your dog’s broken a bone or needs orthopedic surgery they might be confined to a crate for months.

We all want to be able to let our dogs off-lead to run free. The most relaxing and most adventurous walks are when our dogs have the freedom to explore without being restricted by a lead. But to be able to let your dog off-lead you need to train them so you know if you call them they’ll come back to you. Otherwise those relaxing walks become incredibly stressful as you watch your dog create chaos and worry whether you’ll ever be able to catch them.

Getting a dog is super exciting, but it’s also a big decision. There are over 200 breeds of dogs here in the UK, and once you add in the many common cross breeds that means there’s A LOT of choice. And this is a decision you should spend A LOT of time on. Getting the right dog for your home, family and lifestyle will make living with a dog as joyful and easy as possible. But choosing the wrong breed can cause unnecessary stress and heartache.

Fireworks might be exciting for us, but they can be pretty scary for our dogs. Your dog’s just trying to chill at home and suddenly they hear lots of loud, sudden bangs. They don’t understand what’s happening or why. And the fireworks last for hours, sometimes every night for weeks on end. Your dog can’t rest or sleep because there’s so much noise. So it’s no surprise even the most confident dogs struggle with fireworks.

It might not get hot often in Britain, but when it’s hot it’s HOT. And that can make looking after your dog pretty difficult. You can’t walk them in case they get heat stroke or their paws burn on the pavement. But if you don’t walk them they go stir crazy and bounce off your walls. Which leaves you worrying they’ll overheat anyway…

Puppies chew on everything. Their toys, your cushions, your shoes, your table and chair legs, your hands and feet… Living with a puppy often feels like living with a chaotic landshark intent on destroying everything for absolutely no reason at all. But there’s always a reason, there’s actually 5 different reasons puppies bite. And understanding why your puppy is biting is the key to reducing their biting and enjoying their puppyhood.

You’ve brought your dog home and you’re dreaming of your perfect life together. Lots of lovely long walks, evenings snuggling on the sofa watching TV and the odd trip to a café or pub together… You know that to have that dream life you need to train your dog. But you’re not actually sure what you should be teaching them…

If you’re struggling with your dog pulling on-lead you’ve probably seen some very conflicting advice about what equipment to use. Some people will tell you that putting your dog in a harness will teach your dog to pull and there’s no way you’ll ever train your dog to walk with a loose-lead if they’re wearing a harness. These people will probably tell you that the only way to train loose-lead walking is with a slip lead or prong collar (I do not EVER recommend you use either of those). And then there are other people who tell you that buying the right harness will instantly stop your dog pulling.

Getting to finally take your puppy out for walks is super exciting. It’s also super confusing. Your puppy needs walks to keep them fit, socialise them and stop them getting bored. But your puppy is also growing rapidly and it’s important not to over-exercise them. So how much exercise is too much?