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As much as we wish they could, our pets cannot communicate their needs to us, so with the help of our pet behaviorist experts and vets, we’ve created a host of articles with tips, tricks, advice and more to help you create a stronger connection with your pet.

Tips for a Stress-Free Visit to the Vet

Tips for a Stress-Free Visit to the Vet

Dr. Claire Stevens
ByDr. Claire Stevens
02 July 2024
Visiting the vet can be a stressful experience for many pets due to the unfamiliar environment and procedures involved. Here are Dr Claire Stevens’s tips to help make vet visits less daunting for you and your furry companions. 
Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits
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Mental Wellbeing and Pets   The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends

Mental Wellbeing and Pets The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends

Dr. Claire Stevens
ByDr. Claire Stevens
14 May 2024
Why is it that we feel so great around our pets? Dr Claire Stevens discusses how interactions with our furry friends release oxytocin, reduce stress hormones, and boost neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.  
Category:Mental Health, Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry Friend
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Barking Mad! Simple Techniques to Stop Your Dog from Barking at Cars and Pedestrians

Barking Mad! Simple Techniques to Stop Your Dog from Barking at Cars and Pedestrians

Dr. Claire Stevens
ByDr. Claire Stevens
05 February 2024
Is your furry friend an enthusiastic barker? While it's natural for dogs to bark, excessive barking can be a nuisance. In this article, Dr Claire shares effective strategies to address this issue and promote a calmer environment for both you and your furry companion. 
Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Caring for Your Furry Friend, Training Your Pet
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Should I Let My Dog Sleep on My Bed? Settling the Great Debate

Should I Let My Dog Sleep on My Bed? Settling the Great Debate

Tammy George
ByTammy George
27 June 2022
Whether or not you should let your dog sleep on your bed is a popular topic of discussion. That’s why it’s important to consider the pros and cons before you invite your furry friend to share your bed.
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How to know if your dog is really loyal

How to know if your dog is really loyal

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
21 May 2022
One of the traits we adore most about our dogs is their unmistakable loyalty. How pleased they are when we return home, how they follow us to the bathroom, and how they fret deeply when we are absent. But, is it loyalty that drives these behaviours? Or have we actually mistaken what our proclaimed best friends are really doing? 
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How To Know If Your Dog Has a Behaviour Problem

How To Know If Your Dog Has a Behaviour Problem

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
01 May 2022
When it comes to understanding dog behaviour, the most effective approach is to think from our dog’s perspective, instead of our own. Often, we expect dogs to be ‘well behaved’, however good behaviour to us may be quite different from our dog’s point of view. 
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What your pet needs from you this year

What your pet needs from you this year

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
10 March 2022
Before a dog will listen to us, we must learn the art of listening to them. Here are some tips that will help you learn to provide the best relationship possible with your pet, and with yourself.
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Tip on How to Make your Dog and Child Best Friends

Tip on How to Make your Dog and Child Best Friends

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
12 January 2022
Dogs and kids – it’s always a contentious topic. And they say, never work with kids and dogs; but I do both! So, I want to share with you my views from the perspective of an animal behaviourist as well as a teacher of children.
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Helping Canines Through Covid

Helping Canines Through Covid

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
15 December 2021

Research has shown that dogs in our lives during the Covid lockdown provided us with much needed companionship.

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Cheap And Easy Enrichment Toy Ideas For Your Pet

Cheap And Easy Enrichment Toy Ideas For Your Pet

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
27 November 2021
Sometimes, when we think of enrichment toys, we think high cost and low durability. But in truth, enrichment toys can be cheap, easy and fun to make on your own.
Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry Friend
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6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You're at Work

6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You're at Work

Tammy George
ByTammy George
28 September 2021
If your dog misses you all day while you’re at work, there are few things you can do to keep them out of mischief.
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Bringing Home a Rescue Dog - Tips and Advice

Bringing Home a Rescue Dog - Tips and Advice

Tammy George
ByTammy George
04 August 2021
Taking on a rescue dog is admirable because it’s often not as easy as it may seem. Use our tips to ensure your dog has a smooth transition into your family.
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Skin Cancer in Dogs - Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Skin Cancer in Dogs - Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Tammy George
ByTammy George
14 June 2021
No one likes to hear that their furry friend has cancer, but skin cancers in dogs are common, and treatment can lead to a good outcome in many cases.
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7 Signs Your Dog Has Anxiety and How You Can Treat It

7 Signs Your Dog Has Anxiety and How You Can Treat It

Tammy George
ByTammy George
04 March 2021
Anxiety in dogs is a common problem, but they can’t tell us how they feel. If you know the signs to look out for, you can diagnose and treat the problem earlier on.
Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry Friend
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Heat and Pet Care

Heat and Pet Care

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
18 February 2021
Whilst this time of year is usually the best time to have fun, it is also a period that requires vigilance and sensibility. Keep your pets safe and make sure you have many happy summers ahead of you with our expert tips.
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