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Winter Walks! 5 Considerations For Dog Walks in Colder Seasons

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Walking your dog in colder seasons might not seem attractive when you are warm and cosy indoors and looking out on an overcast, wet day – but exercise is important for your dog’s wellbeing, and yours too! It has benefits at any time of the year and ...

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Dog Behaviour

The Making of ‘Back to Nature: An Ode to Dogs’

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The bond between dogs and humans is incredibly special. Our relationship together is believed to have started over 20,000 years ago, when humans ...

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Dog Behaviour

Understanding Dog and Cat Relationships – a Pooch’s Point of View

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Woof! I am quite happy sharing my house with Bella, our cat – but we’ve had to work hard to get to the situation where we more than just tolerate ...

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Loud Noises

Bonfire Night: How to Build a Den

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During firework season you can help your dog by preparing a ‘safe haven’ or a ‘dog den’. If your dog already has a hiding place, then this space can ...

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Dog Breeds

22 Fun Facts about Cocker Spaniels

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Are you lucky enough to share your life with a Cocker Spaniel? Then you’ll already know that Cocker Spaniels have those large dreamy eyes that melt ...

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Fireworks

Is there a magic fix for firework fears?

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Fireworks can be extremely distressing for both you and your dog so it's only natural to scour the web for something that will help. In this article, ...

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Dog Behaviour

10 More Famous Dogs in Movies: Must-watch Dog Films

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It’s one of the best things you can do together to create a happy home atmosphere - aside from always remembering to plug in your ADAPTIL Calm Home ...

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Loud Noises

Being prepared - Are you ready for fireworks?

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Fireworks will come around very quickly and with over 50% of our canine friends being reported as having a fear of fireworks1, it is important to be ...

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Home Alone

Returning to School or Work? 13 Ways to Support Your Dog Through Change

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Change is inevitable within a busy household, particularly when it’s time for kids to return to school, or adults to return to work after the ...

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Home Alone

Home Alone: How ADAPTIL Helped Vinny Cope

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Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety and struggle if left home alone, even for short periods. We spent some time with Gill finding out about her ...

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Training

10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Mentally Healthy!

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Caring for a dog can enrich a human’s life in so many ways – they are our companions and help to reduce loneliness, they encourage us to go outside ...

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Training

13 Activities to Help Your Dog When Home Alone

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Whether you need to leave the house during the day, are busy visiting friends, enjoying restaurants or just out for a short time – it’s important to ...

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Travel

Going on Vacation? 30 Tips to Support Your Dog

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Taking a rest, getting away from it all, and going on a vacation is a perfect way to recharge and reconnect with loved ones – all the more so if we ...

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Travel

My Dog Has Car Anxiety, How Can I Help?

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Taking your dog with you on car journeys can be great fun! If you start your adventures when your pooch is young, it will quickly become part of ...

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Travel

Top Tips for Happy Holidays With a Dog!

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Are you planning a holiday and looking forward to taking your dog with you? What an adventure! If your dog adjusts well to change, you will be able ...

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Understand your puppy

Adopting a Puppy? The Dos and Don’ts!

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Are you considering adopting a puppy? It’s important to be sure you’re able to look after them properly first, whatever life might throw at you! It ...

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Outdoor

Do Noises On Walks Scare Your Dog? Here’s How to Help

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For a lot of dogs, going for a walk is the highlight of their day, and they only need to see you pick up their lead, put your coat on and they will ...

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Adoption

How to Help Your Newly Adopted Dog Settle in with Your Cat

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So, you have decided to welcome a new dog into your home and are a little nervous about how they will settle in. Your new dog may be a little nervous ...

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puppy

Help! My Older Dog is Stressed by a New Puppy

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Have you introduced a new canine companion into your home? While this is always exciting - and probably a little chaotic to start with - you may find ...

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Dog Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Sit on My Feet? A Pooch’s Point of View

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There’s something about my human’s feet that I love! Some of my doggie friends don’t like all that touchy, feely stuff – but I do. What’s more ...

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Stressed Dog

Is Your Dog Stressed? Signs of Stress in Dogs to Watch For

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Have you noticed that your pooch is acting a little differently? Stress is not uncommon in dogs and you need to be aware of the signs of doggy stress ...

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Dog Behaviour

Staying Safe in Summer! How to Take Care of Your Dog in the Heat

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Most of our canine pals wear coats all year round – including in the summer – so we have to make sure we take care of them and keep them safe from ...

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Adoption

5 Tips For Using Your ADAPTIL Calm On-the-go Collar

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If your dog or puppy is a little timid or nervous, it may be because something has changed in their life that they are uncertain about and need to ...

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Travel

How Does ADAPTIL Transport Work, And When Should I Use it?

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  Are you feeling apprehensive about taking a car journey with your dog? It’s not uncommon for dogs to be nervous when travelling, but they can be ...

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Anxiety

How to Help Your Dog Stay Calm Around Changes in the Home

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Rarely do our lives stay the same. With changes in our routine due to the recent pandemic, working from home, the arrival of new babies or even just ...

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Adoption

How to Help Your Newly Adopted Dog Settle In

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It’s very hard choosing a new best friend - from all the breeds in the rehoming centre, with adoring eyes and waggly tails, finding the right one to ...

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Back To Nature

Why Does My Dog Lick Me?

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Do you wonder why your dog licks you, maybe your feet, hands or eyes?  The main reason they do this is due to the salt on your skin and the smell. ...

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Back To Nature

Why Is My Dog Scratching His Bed or Digging Before Resting?

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We may never be 100% certain on all the factors of why dogs do certain things. But from looking at the behaviour of our own dogs and putting this ...

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Dog Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Like to Lay in the Sun? A Pooch’s Point of View

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I do love to lie in the sunshine – there’s something about the warmth of the sun which makes me feel relaxed, and if I spot a ray of sunshine that is ...

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Back To Nature

Why Does My Dog Kick up Grass After Relieving Themselves?

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Kicking up grass after relieving themselves is an instinctive action believed to have the main aim of spreading their scent and letting other dogs ...

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Back To Nature

Why Does My Dog Go Round and Round Before Lying Down?

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Have you ever wondered why your dog circles before settling down to sleep? Many centuries ago, dogs are expected to have circled before lying down as ...

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How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need Everyday?

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Just like humans, it’s essential that dogs have exercise - it keeps them fit and in tip top shape! It gives them a good cardiovascular workout and ...

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Training

How to Find the Right Dog Trainer for You and Your Dog

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Training your dog takes patience, consistency, repetition – and a lot of time. Some dogs are easier to train than others, but it’s important that ...

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Dog Breeds

10 Famous Dogs in Movies: Must-Watch Dog Films

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Who doesn’t love a good movie, particularly one that portrays how adorable our pooches are and how they get into (and out of!) challenges! So, sit ...

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Dog Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Sleep On Your Clothes? A Pooch’s Point of View

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I do like to have a good sniff – especially if it includes my human’s clothes.  I know that my nose is very powerful – it has two uses, one for ...

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Understand your dog

Puppy Puberty: How Does a Dog's Behaviour Change in Adolescence?

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When Can I Expect My Pup To Become a Teen? Are you wondering when your puppy will stop being that adorable little ball of fluff and change into an ...

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