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Dogs

Dog and cat blood donation: How does it work?

Vets around the UK need blood for life-saving treatments and operations. Dr Scott Miller looks at how cat and dog blood donation works, and how your pet could get involved.

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Dogs

Why and how to crate train your dog

Discover how to make crate training a positive and successful experience with this expert guide from dog behaviourist Philippa Short.

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Dogs

A vet’s guide to your puppy’s first 6 months of development

Get the need-to-knows about your puppy’s first 6 months of development with this handy guide from expert vet Dr Scott Miller.

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Dogs

How to stop a dog from barking

Is your dog barking excessively for attention, at other dogs, or maybe when left alone? Expert behaviourist Philippa Short shares her top barking management tips.

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Dogs

Your guide to dog theft prevention

Find out how to help keep your pooch safe from going missing with these top tips on dog theft prevention.

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Dogs

What is a therapy dog and how do I find one for my family?

Thinking about getting a therapy dog? Dr Scott Miller shares how he found his therapy pup Ludo and settled her into the family.

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What is lifetime pet insurance?

We’re saying farewell to all of the confusion around lifetime pet insurance. Join us as we explore what it is and how it works.

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Dogs

Teenage dog adolescent phase: What to know and how to manage it

If your puppy’s behaviour is changing and they’re proving a handful, they could have hit their teenage phase. Dog behaviourist Philippa Short guides you through dog adolescence.

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Dogs

How to prevent and stop dog resource guarding

If your dog is protective over their things, they could be resource guarding. Find out how to stop and prevent this common behavioural issue from Philippa Short.

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Dogs

Reactive dogs: How to recognise and prevent dog to dog reactivity

From spotting the signs to helping a reactive pooch, learn all about dog reactivity from expert dog behaviourist Philippa Short.