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Everyone loves a puppy.  But, anyone who has had the joy of having a puppy knows that they are also a lot of hard work, they need a lot of toilet training and can leave a messy trail around the house pretty quickly if you're not well prepared. If you are planning on bringing a puppy home soon, then take a read of what to...

Puppies are one big bundle of fun and energy with their happy smiles and wagging tails, but they also like to use their mouth - a LOT!, so knowing how to stop a puppy biting and mouthing everything and everyone can be tough. Unfortunately, owners tend to reinforce the behaviour that we think is “fun” by playing with them, even a puppy biting as they...

Dental disease in dogs, known as periodontitis, can seriously impact our dog’s overall health and wellbeing, There is a mountain of evidence in humans and increasing volume in veterinary research to show that poor dental hygiene releases bacteria into the blood stream and is associated with heart, liver, kidney and airway disease as well as diabetes. More than 80% of dogs over the age of three have...

As we start the new year, I am already starting to receive calls from desperate pandemic puppy and rescue dog owners struggling with some of the most common dog behaviour problems including toileting inside, being destructive as well as reacting aggressively towards other dogs and people. Most of these dog behaviour problems can be attributed to COVID-19 lockdowns and a lack of proper socialisation, anxiety...

Whilst I think that we should be celebrating our pets and all the unconditional love and joy they give us every day of the year, make sure you give your pet some extra TLC on the 30th of July as we celebrate International Friendship Day 2019. It is safe to say that most pet parents recognise their furry loved one as their very best friend....

Many dogs love to play toys. From rattling or squeaking plush toys that they like to cuddle or throw around with great abandon, to chewing balls and rubber toys that provide puppies and older dogs alike with something to exercise their jaws with, or puzzle toys to help keep them occupied when nothing else is going on. It’s important to know however that toys and...

Gyton Grantley talks with Anneke from Rufus & Coco about their puppy pack products to help with toilet training your dog and to also help stop puppies from chewing things around the home.

In Series 1 Episode 3, the fun continues on Pooches at Play as we bring you loads of great tips to make life with your pooch even more enjoyable! We look at dog training equipment that can assist with dogs that pull on the lead and those to avoid, how to give your dog a Water Free Wash, the common dog injuries and dogs in...

A snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog's sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog (just like barking, but not as noisy). Some dogs just can’t get into interactive toys, which can be noisy or too difficult, so a snuffle mat can be an...

In Pooches at Play Series 1 Episode 3 the fun continues as we bring you loads of great dog training tips to make life with your pooch even more enjoyable! We look at dog training equipment that can assist with dogs pulling on the lead and those to avoid, how to give your dog a Water Free Wash, the common dog injuries in road accidents,...