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February 2024
Benefits of Dog Daycare: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Daycare Services

Learn about a typical day at doggy daycare, find out how much dog daycare costs and how your dog will benefit from doggy daycare!

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February 2024
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Lead

Learn how to train your dog to walk on leash without pulling with these easy tips and tricks

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February 2024
The Benefits of Puppy School

There are numerous benefits to enrolling your dog in puppy school – from leaning fun tricks to socialisation skills and setting your puppy up for further training in the future, this guide covers all the good stuff.

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February 2024
How To Get a Puppy To Sleep Through The Night

Nothing beats playing and puppy snuggles all day long. However, sometimes it can seem like these bundles of fur have a never-ending supply of energy during the day. Then, when the sun goes down, you have the joys of a puppy crying at night!

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February 2024
How To Train Your Dog Simple Obedience Commands

Training your dog requires consistency and patience. To make the process easier, we have created a comprehensive guide to help you master some basic, yet essential commands such as sit, stay and stand.

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February 2024
Brain Games and Mental Stimulation for Dogs

We know that exercise is important for dogs – but what about mental stimulation?

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February 2024
How to Train a Dog: Dog Training Tips to Help Them Learn

If you want to know where to begin when learning how to train a dog, look no further. We’ve got the key information and tips you need to start your training journey.

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March 2020
The Signs of Dog Anxiety and Treatments

Has your dog’s behaviour changed? The signs of dog anxiety can be anything from barking to yawning. Discover all the details

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June 2023
The Dos and Don'ts for Toilet Training Your Dog or Puppy

It’s never too early to start toilet training. In fact, pretty much as soon as your pet walks in the door you should start! Our toilet training tips are not just for puppies, but can just as easily be applied to older dogs too.

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February 2024
Why do Pets Scoot? What Dragging their Bum Across the Ground Really Means

It’s iconic. But the real reason dogs (and some cats) drag their backside across the lawn (or your brand-new rug) might surprise you. In a guest post for Pet Smarts, Expert Vet and Drool founder Dr Chris Brown is revealing the real reason your pet scoots.

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February 2024
Dogs and Fireworks: Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe

Many dogs are afraid of fireworks. Whether it's Guy Falks Night or New Year's Eve, here are some top tips to keep your dog safe during firework displays.

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January 2023
Understanding Dog Behaviours

Your dog’s body language means something and understanding it is the first step to training them into good habits! In this article you'll learn how to read your dog’s body language and find out best practice to correct unwanted behaviours.

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December 2023
'Tis the Season: Top Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm at Parties

The festive season is a great time for celebration – but have you considered that it can be overwhelming for your dog? Follow our top tips to make the season stress-free.

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December 2023
Puzzles for Pets: Tips to Keep Your Dog and Cat’s Mind Active

Puzzles are an important aspect of play that enhances your pet’s mental wellbeing. From easy to challenging puzzles to DIY hacks to create your own at home, Petstock has tips and tricks for pets of all levels.

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January 2021
Rescue Dog Training Tips with Lara Shannon

With the help of certified dog trainer and behaviourist, Lara Shannon we’ve put together some handy tips and answer some key questions about how to train a rescue dog.

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February 2024
15 Things You’re Doing that Your Dog Hates

They love me, they love me not. How many of these blunders are you guilty of?

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March 2024
How to Socialise a Puppy: Everything You Need to Know

Learn the ins and outs of how to socialise a puppy: including everything you need to know to ensure your pup grows up happy and well-adjusted. From early socialisation techniques to common pitfalls, this comprehensive guide has you covered.

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June 2024
Why Dogs REALLY Hump…

No behaviour causes more squeals of amusement and horror than the hump. But the real reason behind it probably isn’t what you expect.