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How we got our dog used to the car by going back to basics

How we got our dog used to the car by going back to basics

Our Lockdown puppy was so good on his first car ride home. The same on trips to his puppy checks and vaccinations. In fact, all was fine until he was...
Fun outdoor activities for your kids and dog this summer – that don't cost a fortune

Fun outdoor activities for your kids and dog this summer – that don't cost a fortune

What do kids and dogs both enjoy doing? Having fun and playing games! The Summer is a perfect time to take the fun and games outside. Here are 6 of...
How to use your dog's food for enrichment and training even if you feed raw

How to use your dog's food for enrichment and training even if you feed raw

More and more owners are ditching their dog's bowls in favour of using their food throughout the day for training and enrichment purposes. At the same time, there is a...
Sharing your fridge with your dog- how to stay safe even if you feed raw

Sharing your fridge with your dog- how to stay safe even if you feed raw

When we thought about getting a puppy I didn't even consider that we would be sharing our fridge with him. In the past, I have felt as though I was...
How to safely bring your puppy home even if it's a long car journey

How to safely bring your puppy home even if it's a long car journey

The journey to collect your new puppy should an exciting one, but unless you are prepared the journey home once you have picked them up can be stressful. For both...
How to keep the kids busy and your puppy happy during a half-term in lockdown

How to keep the kids busy and your puppy happy during a half-term in lockdown

You’ve been homeschooling for weeks, juggling, work, kids, and a puppy. Half term is looming and you are wondering how to make things fun in lockdown whilst occupying and training...
Sleep, eat, play repeat, but how much time do you play with a young puppy?

Sleep, eat, play repeat, but how much time do you play with a young puppy?

If you look on any puppy forum the question ‘ how much time should I spend playing with my puppy? is a common one. Is there a simple answer? I...
What to take on a dog walk when your walk doesn't start from your home

What to take on a dog walk when your walk doesn't start from your home

Most dog walks start and end at home. We are comfortable with the routes available to us. We know how long they take. We can predict the lamposts or bushes...
How to turn a 15-minute walk into a bonding opportunity with your new puppy

How to turn a 15-minute walk into a bonding opportunity with your new puppy

Skooby and I loved walks, his recall was perfect, he had good manners around other dogs and yet we had a big problem. I could not trust his behaviour when...
Considering switching to feeding raw? The benefits and results if you are still undecided

Considering switching to feeding raw? The benefits and results if you are still undecided

There is a rise in popularity for feeding dogs raw. But where do you start? and is it all it is hyped up to be? If you are considering making...
How to clean your puppy’s paws and 5 reasons why you should after every walk

How to clean your puppy’s paws and 5 reasons why you should after every walk

It's muddy paws that get our attention, our thoughts are on saving furniture, floors, and carpets. But, there is an even more important reason why you should be checking and...
How to keep your puppy happy and occupied whilst you eat Christmas dinner in peace

How to keep your puppy happy and occupied whilst you eat Christmas dinner in peace

Hopefully, you are reading this before you have sat down and pulled your cracker. However, if you are currently chasing sprouts around your plate, and your puppy around the house...