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Dog training and behaviour

Keeping on top of your dog’s training can help strengthen the bond between you as it can prevent any unwanted behaviour problems.

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Prepare your dog for the clocks changing

Explore the ways you can support your dog in preparation for the clocks changing.

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How to calm your dog down – 5 simple steps to help relieve your dog’s anxiety

Explore the signs of stress and anxiety in dogs and the steps you can take to calm your dog down…

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Anxious dogs - when is friendly too friendly?

Ways to support your dog if they’re anxious and the best strategies to lessen the anxieties of other dogs you might meet. 

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Dog training glossary

We explore some of the most widely used dog training terms to help you as you em-bark on this journey with your pooch. 

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Treating Car Anxiety

Learn how to help your dog deal with car anxiety, and feel safe and secure in your vehicle.

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How to train a dog

Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, here's a guide to help you teach the essential aspects of dog training. 

A white dog is howling in a window, and resembles a wolf

How to stop your dog howling

Understand why dogs howl and what you can do to help prevent it

A dark brown dog gazes out the window on an overcast day

5 top tips for helping a dog that doesn’t like the rain

Why some dogs might act differently when the downpours start and what you can do to help them. 

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How to prepare your dog for back-to-school time

Here are just a few top tips to help you prepare your dog for a smooth back-to-school transition.

What to do when your dog is in heat

We look at a dog’s heat cycle, the signs of a dog in season and top tips on keeping her comfortable during this time.

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Dogs & sleep

Discover why dogs sleep so much, how sleep can indicate health conditions, and how much sleep is normal for the age of your dog

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Why does my dog shake?

Worried about how much your dog shakes or trembles? It could be for a variety of reasons, discover whether or not it's serious