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Puppy biting: surviving piranha stage

Feel like you’ve adopted a piranha instead of a puppy? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tame your little land shark. ...

Toilet training – the pooey side

Getting a puppy means cuddles and happy walks. It also means puddles and piles. Here’s how to get toilet training right. ...

When the world is a scary place

Not every puppy wants to be the life of the party. Here’s how to build confidence without pushing your puppy too far, too fast....

Show your puppy the world — safely

Keeping your puppy safe matters. So does socialisation. Here’s how to balance disease prevention with those crucial early experiences....

Help! My puppy won’t pee outside

Your puppy thinks inside is the perfect place to toilet. Trouble is, it’s now time to move outside. So how do you convince them otherwise? ...

Seven steps to a better walk

Turn the daily tug of war into a better walk with seven practical ways to build loose-lead skills — without taking the fun out of it. ...

Is your dog a master manipulator?

Think you’re training your dog? Um, dig a little deeper and you may be surprised. Take our quiz and find out who’s really training whom. ...

How to build the perfect recall

Want a dog who comes flying back? Here’s how to make recall so fun that your dog thinks it's the best game in town. ...

Why we use treats in training

Treats are an essential part of positive-reinforcement training wherever possible. Here we explain why and how to use them effectively. ...

Do’s and don’ts of buying an adult dog

Buying an adult dog can be a wonderful choice, but it pays to know what you're getting and have a training plan. ...

When the world is a scary place

Not every puppy wants to be the life of the party. Here’s how to build confidence without pushing your puppy too far, too fast....

Seven dumb things we dog owners do

We all do dumb things as dog owners that, with hindsight, we probably wish we hadn't. Here is a look at what made our top seven list. ...

How to train your puppy – or partner😄

The principles behind dog training can be surprisingly useful elsewhere in life — humans included. ...

Show your puppy the world — safely

Keeping your puppy safe matters. So does socialisation. Here’s how to balance disease prevention with those crucial early experiences....

Keep trying or say goodbye?

When the going gets tough, take an honest look at the dog in front of you, get good advice and make a plan for the best way forward. ...

Help! My puppy won’t pee outside

Your puppy thinks inside is the perfect place to toilet. Trouble is, it’s now time to move outside. So how do you convince them otherwise? ...
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