Updated July 2026 Practical guidance to help you make calmer, more informed feeding choices for your dog. Choosing dog food can feel unnecessarily complicated. There are dry foods, wet foods, fresh meals, raw diets, homemade recipes, grain-free products, sensitive formulas and foods for different stages of life. Then there are treats, chews, toppers, supplements and…
Hiring a professional dog walker is about more than making sure your dog gets exercise. The more your dog walker understands about your dog’s routine, health and personality, the better they can provide safe, consistent and enjoyable care. Whether you’re arranging regular dog walking or occasional help, leaving clear information before the first walk helps…
Leaving your dog with a pet sitter for the first time can be an emotional experience. Whether you’re going away for a weekend, taking a longer holiday or simply need someone to care for your dog while you’re at work, it’s completely normal to wonder how they’ll cope. The good news is that with a…
Choosing someone to care for your dog is a big decision, and a meet-and-greet is one of the most important steps in the process. It isn’t an interview that anyone has to “pass”. Instead, it’s an opportunity for you, your dog and your chosen pet care professional to get to know each other, ask questions…
Updated July 2026 Brain games should give your dog something enjoyable and achievable to do. They might sniff for food, work out how to open a simple puzzle, lick something suitable from a mat or investigate a cardboard box. But enrichment is not automatically beneficial simply because it has been labelled a brain game. A…
Updated July 2026 A dog who cannot take their normal walks can still need something meaningful to do. Perhaps your senior dog no longer covers the distance they once did. Maybe your dog is recovering from an operation, injury or illness and your vet has temporarily restricted their exercise. They may be allowed only short…
Updated July 2026 When a nervous or rescue dog arrives in your life, it is natural to want to help. You may buy toys, arrange outings, invite people over and plan activities designed to build their confidence. But more stimulation is not always what a worried dog needs. Some rescue dogs are curious from the…
Updated July 2026 You have just returned from a long dog walk. You expected your dog to have a drink, find their bed and fall asleep. Instead, they are racing around the room. They may be barking, jumping up, grabbing the lead, mouthing your hands or dropping toys at your feet. Perhaps they keep moving…
