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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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Give Staffies a Chance

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier or 'Staffie' were once renowned for their courage, tolerance and patience with people and children - so much that they earned the nickname 'nanny dog’.

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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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Make your own: toilet roll dog treat holder

Toilet rolls provide a cheap, easy and fun way to provide your dog with their favourite food.

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Dog vaccinations: what you need to know

Vaccinations are a vital part of keeping your precious pup happy and healthy.

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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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Make your own: towel dog feeder

Want to keep your dog entertained? Here's a quick and easy way of hiding your dog's treats, and giving them an activity!

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Make your own: Dog tuggy toy

Looking to make something for your dog? Why not try our homemade tuggy toy!

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Preventative healthcare for your dog

If your dog needs to see a vet it doesn’t take long for the costs to add up.

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Introducing your dog to other pets

Cats and dogs can live quite happily together; in fact, some develop a very strong bond and become firm friends. But introducing a new dog to your cat at home must be done slowly, and with great care.

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Make your own: Bottle dog enrichment feeder

Make your own dog enrichment feeder, all you need are some plastic bottles, dog treats and two shoeboxes.

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What to do if your dog eats poo

Dogs have some habits that we find less than endearing.

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