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Training your puppy to be left home alone

Training your puppy to be left home alone

One thing we’ve touched on a lot on the blog over the last couple of years are the problems caused by pets being bought in lockdown who are not used to being alone. We’ve raised a whole generation of ‘lockdown pups’ with separation anxiety and socialisation issues and as we leave our homes to go back into the workplace these issues are becoming more apparent. If you have been sensible and waited til after the lockdown to get yourself a pup then it is critically important that you get your pup used to being alone – even briefly – from...

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What’s your pet’s most annoying habit?

What’s your pet’s most annoying habit?

We all love our pets but sometimes their behaviour can drive us up the wall! A new study commissioned by pet insurance providers, Petplan has revealed 25 of our pets’ most annoying habits. Does your pet peeve appear on the list?According to the study, at least 25% of pet owners are frustrated by their pet’s behaviour at times – but more than 80% find their behaviour endearing! We’re pretty sure that this doesn’t include ‘Doing a poo in a shoe or a slipper’ which made number 25 on the list! Get down! photo by Nick Karvounis on UnsplashResearchers spoke to...

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What is the '3-3-3 rule' for rescue dogs?

What is the '3-3-3 rule' for rescue dogs?

Recently the ‘3-3-3 rule’ went viral, describing the milestones that you might go through with a new rescue dog or puppy as they settle into your home. It can sometimes take a while for a rescue pup to settle in and get used to you and their new surroundings. Particularly if you have adopted an older dog. Sometimes it can feel like your life will never be the same again, which is why the 3-3-3 rule is a comfort to new owners, indicating what they should expect and how long it will take for their new dog to settle in...

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Man’s best friend: When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious role?

Man’s best friend: When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious role?

Dogs have been described as ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries and as you can tell from our post last week, the bond between animal and human seems to be stronger than ever as more people are treating their pets like ‘one of the family.’ Taking them on holiday, taking them to work, buying them Christmas and birthday pressies… But how did it all start? When and how did dogs achieve this prestigious honour and why? If you’ve ever wondered how we ended up pretty much sharing our beds with tame wolves, then ponder no more! Researchers from Azabu University in...

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A nation of animal lovers: pet ownership in Britain today

A nation of animal lovers: pet ownership in Britain today

A new poll by Attest has revealed what we probably knew all along, Britain is still a nation of animal lovers. 65% of British pet owners have dogs and 41% have cats. More than half of pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed and think nothing of buying the best pet food for their ‘fur babies.’  More time at home and space to re-evaluate what is important played a key part in 11% of Brits deciding to get a new pet during the pandemic. Most pet owners (40%) have just the one pet at home, followed by 2...

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