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Training Recall
Getting a lead clipped on an unwilling and playful dog can be a nightmare but training recall lets you give your dog some freedom.
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Appropriate Exercise For Your Puppy
While young puppies can’t do the levels of exercise they can as adults, building their exercise steadily and safely will help keep them fit and fabulous!
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Crate Training Your Puppy
Everybody needs their own space some times, and our dogs are no exception! Crate training is a fab way to make sure that your dog has a place of their own.
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Top Tips For Dog Training!
We've put together 7 essential training tips for your new dog or puppy. Learn how to train your canine with dog & puppy advice form Companion Care.
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Heartworms And Your Dog
Heartworms are thankfully not found in the UK, but are a serious risk for dogs that travel abroad. Click here to read more.
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Spring Cleaning Dangers For Pets
Spring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.
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Winning This Football Season
Making sure all of the family enjoy sporting events such as football is important, especially as our dog friends can be at risk.
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Top Tips On Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks to our pets. Find out more.
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Where Should I Get My New Dog From?
If you decide you definitely want a dog, the next consideration is where you get your dog from. You should consider both breeders and rescue centres.
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Dog Arthritis
Learn more about how arthritis can affect dogs as they get older, and the symptoms to look out for with this painful stiffening of the joints.
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Skin Allergies In Pets
Learn about the signs and treatments available for pet's skin allergies, where the skin can't defend itself against allergens, by following our top tips.
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What Is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement training is an important and powerful skill. Find out more about this useful training technique, how to use it & the do's and don'ts.
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Safe Car Travel For Dogs
Unrestrained dogs can be a distraction, as well as being a risk to themselves and others in a crash. So, what do you need to do to keep you both safe?
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is an infectious disease that causes a nasty cough in affected dogs. A vaccination is available to help protect your dog against these signs.
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Conker Hazards In Dogs
While many dogs ignore conkers on walks, some like to play with them or even try to eat them. Conkers can cause blockages or poisoning when ingested by dogs.
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Fatty Lumps And Lipomas
Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs.While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign.
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What To Do If Your Dog Is Incontinent
If your dog begins accidentally urinating where it shouldn't, find out if it is suffering from incontinence as bladder infections or USMI could be the cause.
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Anxiety In Dogs
Dogs may develop anxiety for many reasons. Learn how to help prevent your dog from becoming anxious and what to do if they begin showing signs of stress.
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Looking After Your Dog's Eyes
Learn how to check your dog's eyes and look out for symptoms such as redness, cloudiness, irritation, scratches, weeping or tear-stained fur.
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Caring For Your Dog's Teeth
Just like humans, dogs, including puppies, can suffer from dental health issues. Find out how to clean dogs teeth and look after their oral hygiene.