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Thinking about adopting a dog?

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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Resource guarding in dogs and how to stop

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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Make your own: Frozen pumpkin dog treats

Celebrate Halloween with your dog with these healthy and tasty frozen pumpkin treats. Find out how to make them below!

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Dog ‘trick or treat’

Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween with your dog? This 'Trick or Treat' idea provides a fun way to teach your dog some new tricks at this spooky time of year!

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Ask the experts: A guide for puppy owners

Woodgreen’s behaviour and training specialist, Sue Ketland, delves into the reality of puppyhood, explaining the highs and lows of getting a puppy and shares her top tips. 

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How to look after your dog’s teeth

Here we explain the problems of dental disease, how to keep your dog’s teeth healthy and top tips on how to safely clean their teeth.

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How to care for your dog in the hot weather

During the summer months, you might like it hot, but dogs don’t. Their needs are very different to ours, so here’s our advice on how to care for your canine companion in hot weather.

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Your dog could die in a hot car

However tempting it may be, never leave your dog in the car during summer months. The result could be fatal.

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Tips for going on holidays with dogs

Holidays are back on the cards and staycations are a popular option for dog owners this summer

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What plants or food are poisonous to dogs?

There are common foods and plants that can be poisonous to dogs. Our guide will help you spot which ones are toxic to dogs.

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Dogs and Covid-19

As the world is affected by the Coronavirus, fears for our personal safety are in the forefront of our minds.

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Make your own: snuffle mat

Snuffle mats provide a much more exciting way of giving your dog their favourite tasty treats. They'll spend ages sniffing around for their hidden food!

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How to give your dog a bath

Giving your dog a bath will help keep their coat healthy and sweet smelling.

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Can you over-exercise your dog?

This article offers tips on balancing your dog’s exercise with their health needs, addressing risks for different life stages, breed-specific considerations, and managing routines during hot weather and lifestyle changes.

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