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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.

Want to be your best? Here are five ways your dog will help you to be the best you can be

Want to be your best? Here are five ways your dog will help you to be the best you can be

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
20 June 2017

If you could describe your ideal-self, how would it sound? Would you be fitter? Healthier? Wealthier? According to our resident Animal Behaviourist & Psychotherapist, Laura V, "Being your best comes from within. It comes from a sense of self-worth, a positive attitude and an outlook on life that is filled with compassion and resilience. When I think of those around me who are always willing to be their best, despite life’s inevitable drawbacks, I think of my dogs. Dogs have extraordinary resilience and motivation. They are always looking for opportunities to make the most of their lives and seem to bring along a positive outlook wherever they go." So, this got us to thinking about how our dogs can show us the way to self-improvement, simply just by being themselves. Amongst all the life-lessons our dogs can teach us, Laura V has come up with 5 simple ways your dog can lead you on a path towards being your absolute best.

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Feeling anxious? Talk to your pet, they know exactly how to help. 

Feeling anxious? Talk to your pet, they know exactly how to help. 

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
26 May 2017
Every now and then, we all experience anxiety. Whether stuck in a traffic jam, preparing for an exam or simply waiting at the doctor's surgery; anxiety is a natural and normal trade-off for survival. Those of us who are hit hard, often find it difficult to mediate unhelpful thoughts, experiencing a range of relentless symptoms that can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. So who do we turn to in times of distress? Who will listen? Who promises not to judge and will offer overwhelming comfort when we need it the most? According to Laura - "She'd say an animal".
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Do pets really help us live longer?

Do pets really help us live longer?

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
01 May 2017
According to our resident Animal Behaviourist & Psychotherapist, Laura V, the answer is yes. In this article she explains how...
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