Caring for Puppies

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July 27, 2022

Introducing a new puppy to your current dog

Dogs are fantastic companions, so it’s no wonder many pet owners choose to get a second dog after they’ve experienced what having a dog is like. However, getting a new...

Dog resting on a low fence outside a house

July 27, 2022

How to give your puppy's coat the perfect shine

A thick and shiny fur coat on your puppy isn’t just a sign that he or she looks good, but a key indicator that your pet is fit and healthy....

July 27, 2022

New Puppy Owners: What you need to know

Getting a new puppy is one of the greatest joys any pet owner can feel, and it is a time to be excited and to have fun – but it’s...

young spaniel puppy beginning its training

July 27, 2022

Basic puppy training: How to teach a puppy to stay

The ‘Stay’ command is one of the most difficult skills to teach your puppy as their attention is still developing, making it hard to avoid distractions. However, it is also...

Dog running down a boardwalk towards you

July 27, 2022

The importance of socialising your puppy

The world is very different from that in which dogs’ ancestors evolved and everyday items and situations can be scary if your dog hasn’t encountered them previously. As such, it...

July 27, 2022

What should you feed your puppy?

Puppies have growing, exploring and learning to do, and this requires a lot of energy. It is important to know what to feed your puppy to provide the nutrients they...

July 27, 2022

A happy puppy makes a happy home

Dogs are the UK’s most popular pet and this is the time of year when potential new owners most commonly consider adopting a puppy. Unfortunately, despite 243,000 new dog registrations...

Dog bounding towards camera on a forest path

July 27, 2022

How to teach your puppy to come to you

‘Come’, or the recall command, is one of the most important skills you can teach your puppy during the early stages of development. From stopping that embarrassing chase around the...

A puppy eating from a bowl marked 'FOOD'

July 27, 2022

The best dog food for puppies

For first-time puppy owners, there’s certainly lots to consider when it comes to looking after your new furry friend. As well as toys, exercise, beds and collars, one of the...

Puppy sitting on grass looking up at you

July 27, 2022

Puppy exercises and games

Exercising a puppy is a delicate balance. Encouraging exercise doesn’t just help stimulate growth and keep your dog healthy, but it helps keep your dog calm and to develop good...

July 27, 2022

Setting Up A Bed

Your puppy’s bed – and how to make sure everyone gets a good night’s sleep From setting up your new arrival’s bed, to where to put it and how to...

July 27, 2022

Training tips to help your puppy sleeping

Getting a puppy can sometimes be a little stressful. It may wake you up in the middle of the night, eat all your food and require your attention 24 hours...

July 27, 2022

Vaccinating your new puppy or kitten

As puppies and kittens wean onto solid foods and explore the world, they start to lose the natural protection from the antibodies in their mother’s milk and are exposed to...

July 27, 2022

How to stop your puppy from biting

When it comes to young animals, a puppy’s playful, inquisitive, energetic nature is part of what makes them so loveable, and why they make such fun pets. However, young puppies...

July 27, 2022

What are the signs of a healthy puppy?

Your puppy is a member of your family, so it is normal to worry about the state of their health. Fortunately, even though your puppy cannot tell you whether they...

July 27, 2022

How Much Do Puppies Sleep? All You Need to Know

Did you know that newborn puppies can spend 90% of their day sleeping with their littermates? That works out to around 22 hours a day of puppy sleep! While they...