Dog Training: The Basics for a Good Team
The basics of dog training that really work, with timing, reward and consistency, plus four common myths debunked and the first signals to build.
Overweight in Dogs: Keeping the Ideal Weight
How to recognise your dog's ideal weight by feeling the ribs and checking the waist, plus how to help an overweight dog slim down safely.
BARF Equipment: What You Really Need
The sensible equipment for raw feeding, from kitchen scale and stainless steel bowl to freezer containers, lick mats, snuffle mats and chews.
Transporting a Dog Safely in the Car
How to secure your dog safely in the car, the crate, guard and harness options compared, plus what the law requires and the fines for an unsecured dog.
Winter Paw Care: Road Salt, Snow, Cold
How to protect your dog in winter from road salt, ice between the toes, cold and toxic antifreeze, with a simple paw care routine after every walk.
Poisonous Plants for Dogs: How to Recognise the Worst
The most common poisonous garden and house plants for dogs at a glance, with warning signs and practical tips to make your home and garden safer.
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need?
How much exercise a dog needs by type and age, plus mental stimulation ideas and the myths around walking, from half an hour to three hours a day.
BARF Myths Fact-Checked: What Is Really True
Seven common BARF myths honestly fact-checked, from raw bones and raw meat to grain, teeth and cost, so you know what is really true.
Coat Care for Dogs: Brushing, Bathing, Grooming
How to brush your dog the right way for each coat type, plus tips on moulting, bathing and spotting skin problems early during grooming.
Dogs in Summer: Safely Through the Heat
How to keep your dog safe in summer heat, with simple rules on shade, water and walk times plus the warning signs of heatstroke and what to do.