Be a great pet owner - behaviour, training and welfare tips from our experts
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Setting up your home ready for your new cat to help them settle in quickly
Cats, Adopters, Cat behaviour
How to help your new friend settle in and start to build a bond
Dogs, Adopters, Dog behaviour
What to expect in the weeks and months after adopting a dog
Tips on weaning your pet onto a new diet to avoid upset tummies
Cats, Dogs, Adopters, Pet health
Calming signals show when your pet is feeling uncomfortable.
Cats, Dogs, Adopters, Dog behaviour, Pet health, Cat behaviour
If you make your home a comfortable environment for a cat, they will spend more time with you and so be a more rewarding pet.
How to set up a secure room for newly-adopted cats, or nervous cats
Cats, Adopters
Letting your cat outside for the first time is nerve-racking! Here are some tips on how to prepare your cat for their next adventure
What is a 'quiet walk'?
Toileting and even not-toileting are common frustrations in dog ownership. Here's our advice on encouraging housetraining in dogs.
Dogs, Dog training, Adopters, Dog behaviour
If the introduction is done carefully, dogs and cats can learn to live happily together, even if they don't become 'best friends'.
Cats, Dogs, Dog behaviour, Cat behaviour
Cats are solitary but can form friendships, here's our tips for helping that feline friendship blossom.
The set up you need, and first steps to owning a more independent cat
Cats, Adopters, Welfare
What is FIV and how can it affect a cat?
Cats, Pet health
Here's our advice for understanding and bonding with a nervous cat
Cats, Cat behaviour
This is a guide to some socialisation and befriending a cat that is hiding and wary.
Tips on being able to get your cat into a carrier for vet visits.
Cats, Adopters, Pet health, Cat training
Why muzzles are beneficial, choosing a good muzzle and how to train your dog to wear one
Dogs, Dog training, Dog behaviour
Crates can be great to treat some behaviour issues and also as a nice place for your dog to retreat to.
Dogs, Dog training
There are lots of different reasons that your dog might be nervous of new people, or in new situations - we say don’t worry about why but focus on spotting the signs and taking action.
Dogs, Dog behaviour
Most dogs want to meet others and it is important for them to have the opportunity to display their natural social behaviours and improve their doggie greetings.
A technique for helping dogs meet each other
Tips for coping with your everyday walks
Helping your anxious dog cope when meeting new human friends
Dogs guard what is precious to them, but it is possible to live with a guarding dog with a little two-way understanding.
Keeping a dog mentally stimulated will prevent behaviour problems such as barking, being destructive or over-grooming. Let’s beat that boredom!
Great commands to build a bond and keep them close
Dogs, Dog training, Adopters
Playing with your cat increases your bond, encourages them to stay closer to home, and reduces the urge to kill wildlife outside.
Cats, Adopters, Cat behaviour, Welfare
Everything you need to know
Cats, Welfare
When your dog finds it difficult for you to be away
We give you our advice for more positive training.
Cats, Cat behaviour, Cat training
Pets are just one of the triggers for allergies including asthma attacks, but some simple steps may be enough to mean that you can keep your pet and control your allergy.
Cats, Dogs, Welfare
Our top tips for keeping your pet safe and happy in summer weather
Cats, Pet health, Cat behaviour, Welfare
Our tips for keeping your hound cool and safe in the summer.
Dogs, Pet health, Welfare
If the weather is warm, exercise can be too much for our dogs.
Keep your cats and dogs safe and cosy when the temperature drops
Most of the time, houseplants and pets get along just fine but it is worth knowing about potential dangers.
Chocolate is very toxic to both cats and dogs
Foods and plants to keep away from your pet cat.
Foods and plants to keep away from your pet dog.
Dogs, Adopters, Welfare
Being able to handle your pet means you can safely help them when they are ill or injured.
Cats, Dogs, Dog training, Pet health, Cat training
If your pet does not like a certain area being touched, then work gradually through this training.
Small changes in your pet’s behaviour and habits could be a sign of an ongoing illness or injury.
Cats, Dogs, Pet health
What health issues you should look for if you own a flat-faced pet
What is it and what can you do to help?
Getting off to the best start with your new puppy.
Puppy
Prepare some safe spaces for your puppy.
What to feed your puppy
Teaching your puppy to go to the toilet outside
Tips on getting them used to being left for short periods.
Dogs talk a lot through their body language, and keeping an eye on these can really help you understand your puppy.
It is very important that your puppy learns about life while it is young and open to new experiences.
Teaching your puppy and children to live in harmony
Keeping your puppy socialised with other well-mannered dogs
Coping with chewing, teething and mouthing
Four paws to the floor!
Making your puppy use their brain
Why we train, and how to find a good class
Caring for your cat or dog's ears.
Pet health
Caring for your pet's eyes.
What they are and how to treat them
Let's keep them pearly white!
The noise and smell of fireworks can be very upsetting to some pets. Here’s some tips for helping your pet through the firework periods around Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve.
Welfare
What they are and when to get them
Dogs, Pet health, Puppy
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