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Some dogs see snow and immediately become children. Indie, my German Shepherd cross, adored it—the deeper, the better. My short-coated coonhounds are rather less convinced that freezing temperatures constitute a recreational opportunity. That is the awkward thing...

When I moved from the UK to Maryland, adjusting my poor dog to an American summer was a thing. British “hot weather” and a humid Maryland day are not the same beast—and dogs do not always make sensible decisions about either. That last part matters. A dog may stay...

Dog collars look simple until you try to buy one. Then suddenly you are choosing between flat collars, martingales, leather, nylon, Biothane, tactical buckles, tracker attachments and enough widths to make you wonder whether your dog needs a wardrobe consultant. I...

Some dogs want to chew. Some want to dissect. And some—usually while looking enormously pleased with themselves—want to turn an entire cardboard box into confetti. If your dog loves shredding things, that does not automatically mean they are naughty, bored or trying...

A practical guide to traveling with a puppy, covering car trips, car sickness, road trips, toilet breaks, sleep, overnight stays and what to pack.

A practical trainer guide to taking a puppy to stay with family, including sleep, children, other dogs, toilet training, house rules and safe spaces.

A practical trainer-led guide to staying in a hotel with a puppy, including sleep, barking, toilet trips, alone time, accidents and what to pack.

I’m Hannah, and this is my rescue pup, Tyson the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.  Further reading: related guidance from Rebarkable As a new dog owner, I was overwhelmed by how much stuff there is out there for pups, and how much dubious advice there was from fellow...

Tug is one of my favourite things to do with my dogs. Because it's just so good for them! But I have 3 dogs who are all pretty darn strong, and often it means they miss out. Further reading: related guidance from Rebarkable · Coachi Tuggi Spider product information...

A practical puppy travel packing list covering car safety, food, water, bedding, cleaning supplies, medication, vet records and overnight essentials.