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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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Should I rehome my dog?

We know you want the very best for your dog, we love all pets here. But life is unpredictable and understandably, things can sometimes get in the way which are beyond your control.

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Your dog's communication ladder

The communication ladder is a tool designed to help us to stay safe around dogs.

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What you can do about your dog’s chewing

Worried about your dog chewing things? Many dog owners often wonder if there's anything they can do about unnecessary chewing. It can become a problem but there are also many benefits.

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How to keep children safe around dogs

Children and dogs can make excellent companions for each other. With a little preparation they can have great fun together and become best of friends.

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Getting your dog used to their collar and harness

As owners, we often take for granted the fact that we can handle our dogs collar.

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How to tell if your dog has a behaviour problem

What is a behaviour problem? Often, that totally depends on when the behaviour occurs.

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How to manage your dog's weight

We'll explain how to manage your dog's weight, preventing obesity and improving their health.

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How to care for older dogs

Older dogs are often much easier and less time consuming than young dogs. They make great companions and more often they are housetrained, have already received basic training and can be left home alone.

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Alternative ways to exercise your dog

Exercise is an important part of a dog’s daily routine and walking is a key aspect when it comes to owning a dog.

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Rehoming dogs from abroad

Whether you've seen a dog online, or met one abroad and you're thinking about adopting, here are a few things to consider before you make an informed decision.

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How to spot if your dog has blocked anal glands

Dogs were born to use their nose and use their incredible sense of smell to understand the environment around them. You’ll often see dogs sniffing each other’s bottoms and that’s because a dog’s anal glands produce an unpleasant, oily liquid used for identification and territory marking.

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Getting a puppy: what you need to know

We want to help people find the right puppy for them, so more pets stay well cared for and in loving homes for life.

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