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April 2025
Who Let the Dogs Out? 7 Ways to Boost Outdoor Enrichment This Spring

Walks around the block are great – but there’s a whole world of enrichment waiting outside your front door.

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October 2025
Benefits of Dog Daycare: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Daycare Services

Learn about a typical day at doggy daycare, find out how much dog daycare costs and how your dog will benefit from doggy daycare!

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February 2024
How to Get a Puppy to Sleep Through the Night

Nothing beats playing and puppy snuggles all day long. However, sometimes it can seem like these bundles of fur have a never-ending supply of energy during the day. Then, when the sun goes down, you have the joys of a puppy crying at night!

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February 2024
Brain Games and Mental Stimulation for Dogs

We know that exercise is important for dogs – but what about mental stimulation?

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September 2026
The Best Enrichment Toys and Activities for Dogs

No matter their age, dogs need plenty of enrichment and activity to support their overall wellbeing.

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February 2024
How to Train a Dog: Dog Training Tips to Help Them Learn

If you want to know where to begin when learning how to train a dog, look no further. We’ve got the key information and tips you need to start your training journey.

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June 2026
Active Dog Breeds for Active Pet Owners

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves a long trail run, biking around the park, or swimming in the sea, an active dog breed will be the perfect high-energy match.

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June 2026
Should I Get a Second Dog?

It’s funny how for some people, having one dog just isn't enough!

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June 2026
The Ultimate Labrador Retriever Guide

Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy into your home or looking for ways to give your adult Lab the absolute best life, understanding this breed’s unique needs is key.

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August 2026
How to Stop Puppy Biting

If you're living with a new puppy, you know that puppy nipping can sometimes feel like a daily battle.

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September 2026
How to Tell If Your Pet Is Bored

Pet boredom behaviours rarely show up as what you’d expect to see in humans

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September 2026
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Family

Bringing a new dog home is exciting for the whole family.

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July 2026
A Beginner’s Guide to Reward-Based Training

While there may be a diverse range of dog breeds out there, almost all of them learn the same way - through outcomes.

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February 2024
Why Do Pets Scoot? What Dragging Their Bum Across the Ground Means

Dr Chris Brown, expert vet and Drool founder, reveals why your pet scoots.

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January 2023
Understanding Dog Behaviours

Your dog’s body language means something and understanding it is the first step to training them into good habits! In this article you'll learn how to read your dog’s body language and find out best practice to correct unwanted behaviours.

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December 2023
Top Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm at Parties

The festive season is a great time for celebration – but have you considered that it can be overwhelming for your dog?

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February 2024
15 Things You’re Doing that Your Dog Hates

They love me, they love me not. How many of these blunders are you guilty of?

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February 2024
The Benefits of Puppy School

There are numerous benefits to enrolling your dog in puppy school – from leaning fun tricks to socialisation skills and setting your puppy up for further training in the future, this guide covers all the good stuff.

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April 2026
Why Is My Dog Licking So Much?

If your dog seems to be licking everything lately, you’re not alone.

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December 2023
Puzzles for Pets: Tips to Keep Your Dog and Cat’s Mind Active

Puzzles are an important aspect of play that enhances your pet’s mental wellbeing. From easy to challenging puzzles to DIY hacks to create your own at home, Petstock has tips and tricks for pets of all levels.

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June 2023
The Dos and Don'ts for Toilet Training Your Dog or Puppy

It’s never too early to start toilet training. In fact, pretty much as soon as your pet walks in the door you should start! Our toilet training tips are not just for puppies, but can just as easily be applied to older dogs too.

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June 2024
Why Does My Dog Hump Me?

Dr Chris Brown shares why dogs hump.

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