Thinking of getting a dog instead of a child? Discover why dog ownership commitment brings similar costs, challenges, and responsibilities.

Most adopted dogs arrive with unknown histories. Our 3–3–3 guide shows how to decompress in the first days, build routine in weeks 2–3, and create real trust by month three. Simple, compassionate steps, so your dog can finally exhale.

Golden Retrievers aren’t just friendly by nature, science shows their genes make them extra responsive to the “love hormone” oxytocin. This hard-wiring explains their affectionate personalities, strong bond with people, and why they’re such quick learners in training. But it also means they need balance, structure, and independence to thrive.

Age might slow their paws, but it never dims their desire to play. Senior dogs still crave fun, connection, and adventure — they just need the game to match their pace. From gentle fetch to scent games, there are countless ways to keep their tails wagging and hearts happy well into their golden years.

Would your dog choose you again? Discover how your energy, consistency, and time shape your dog’s happiness, and what they really think of you."

Discover how your dog’s gut health affects anxiety, behaviour, and overall wellbeing, and how you can support it for a calmer, happier dog.

The dominance theory in dog training is outdated and ineffective.

Are you accidentally reinforcing your dog's behaviour?

How to manage leash reactivity - tips on how to approach known triggers with your dog when on lead.

Change your behaviour to change your dog's behaviour... read more!

Some dogs do suffer high anxiety during stormy weather, here we explain why and how you can help your dog cope better during a storm.

It is very easy when training a dog, particularly one who has negative responses whether on-leash or off-leash to avoid dealing with the...

There are various ways an experienced dog handler can read and understand the behaviour of a dog. The obvious ones are their tail, eye...

Pica in dogs is the consumption of non-food items. Dogs with Pica may eat things like rocks, plastic, paper, fabric, or other objects...

How to help your dog cope in a crowd.

Eye contact is a significant form of communication between dogs and humans, and it serves various purposes in the canine-human...

Introduction: Bringing a playful, energetic puppy into your home is an exciting experience. However, one behaviour that can puzzle and...

Is veterinary advice good when it comes to dog training and behaviour?

Having a reactive dog can be challenging, here we have some pointers to help you manage your reactive dog.

What is Prey Drive? Simply put prey drive is an instinctive urge for a dog to find, follow or pursue and then catch their prey, or hunt,...