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Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Train your dog to stay calm when they’re on their own – instead of sad-singing “All By Myself” until you come home.
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behavioural issues
Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behaviour and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).
You love that your dog is your shadow, but maybe not when you’re on a Zoom call
Did you get a dog for emotional support and now they are the one who needs it?
It turns out the saying ‘you are what you eat’ isn’t just for humans
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind
And should you be worried?
With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start…
At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done?
Turns out, humans weren’t the only ones affected
A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal
The founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions and grooming appointments less stressful for pets
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poo?
What to do when your dog has questionable tastes
From 1 February, XL Bullies must follow a strict set of rules and hold a certificate of exemption. Here’s what that means for your dog
Whether it’s socks, stones or an affair partner’s underpants (true story), a vet weighs in on how what to do when your dog swallows something that wasn’t on the menu
You might already have a good idea of what your dog likes, but it‘s not always that straightforward
Two trainers advocate against using these devices – here’s why
Leaving your dog alone at home can be guilt-inducing... but it doesn’t have to be
How to keep your dog happy and healthy under the new legislation
The emotional road to recovery can be a long one. Here’s what you can do
And what you can do inside instead
There are plenty of ways to spice them up
Unsolicited approaches from children can’t always be predicted
Behaviour correction, Mary Poppins style: turn a job into a game
If your dog is reluctant to go outside in the evening (or 4pm as it’s known in winter), there might be a good reason
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Decoding Your Dog’s Growls
When your dog growls, they’re expressing their emotions. A study found that you’ll probably be able to understand what they’re feeling
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this right now