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Whether you’re a first-time owner or you’ve had dogs before, getting a dog is really exciting. But it’s also a big commitment and there’s lots to think about before making up your mind.

Top dog pet advice articles

There’s so much to discover on our website about keeping your canine companion happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…

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How to stop your dog getting bored

Dogs are very clever animals and like to use their brain or they can get bored.
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What to do if your dog is possessive of food and toys

Using aggression to maintain ownership of an item of value such as food or a favourite toy is known as ‘resource guarding’.
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Teaching your puppy to toilet correctly

Housetraining is all about the 3Rs: Routine, Relief and Reward. This can be a tricky time for you and your dog, but with a little understanding it needn’t cause problems.
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Walking dogs in the countryside: livestock safety

Dog walks in the countryside can be wonderful. But you need to take the right steps to make the walks enjoyable for everyone – and safe for animals in the areas you visit.

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Ask the experts: A training guide for reactive dog owners

Woodgreen’s behaviour and training specialist, Lindsay Arliss, explains why dogs become reactive and shares some top training tips.

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Training your dog to focus on you and overcoming distractions

Not only is it a great way to stimulate your four-legged friend, but it can also calm them down if they’re the lively type!

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What is Free Work and how can it help my dog?

Not only is it a great way to stimulate your four-legged friend, but it can also calm them down if they’re the lively type!

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Support for XL Bully owners

What you need to know about the XL Bully type ban, and how we can help.

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The benefits of scent work for dogs

From helping your four-legged friend overcome anxiety to strengthening your bond with them, there are so many reasons for dogs to follow their nose!

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Dog walking tips when out and about

Exploring the great outdoors with our canine companions is one of the best things about owning a dog.

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Dog training methods explained

Dogs experience similar emotions to us. We recognise the joy they feel when their owner returns home or while running free in their favourite place. Likewise, we can relate to the worry or fear some dogs experience at the vets or when hearing unknown noises.

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Teach your dog the 'go around' trick

'Go around' is a great trick to try with your dog when you are looking for things to do at home.

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Teach your dog the 'find it' game

'Find it' is a great game you can play with your dog while you are spending more time in your house and garden.

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How can I help my dog cope with people wearing masks and face-coverings?

As the number of people wearing masks and face-coverings out and about due to the Covid-19 outbreak increases, we need to be mindful of how scary this can be for dogs.

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How to use food in training

The best tool you can use to motivate your dog is food.

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