Picking up your new puppy
Ensure you're well prepared when you go to pick up your pup, so you can both have a relaxed journey home.
Caring for your new puppy
There's a lot to consider when you first bring your new puppy home, including feeding, walking, training, vaccination, socialisation and child safety. We'll help to ensure you're well prepared to care for your new four-legged friend.
As your puppy grows into an adult
From behavioural changes to sexual maturity, discover what you can expect as your puppy grows into an adult dog.
Feeding your puppy or dog well
It's important that your dog has a balanced, healthy diet. Learn more about which diet is best for your dog.
How to socialise your puppy
Like human children, puppies are not born with the social skills that they require to live with their family. Learn why socialisation is important.
The best environment for your puppy
Young puppies have a lot to learn, so it's best to ensure your home is 'dog proof'. Learn more about how to keep them safe and sound.
Child safety around puppies and dogs
When introducing a new puppy or baby into the family, follow these steps to ensure the whole family is happy living together.
What about when I'm away?
Do you occasionally have to leave your puppy alone for more than a few hours?
Protecting against dog theft
Read our top tips for keeping your dog safe and being proactive in protecting your four-legged friends.
Dog care
As a new dog owner, it's important to know how to take care of your dog and of your responsibilities as well.
Travelling with your dog
Whether you go by car or public transport, we have advice to ensure that as lockdown eases you're fully prepared and don’t forget anything when travelling with your dog.
Day trips with your dog
With lockdown restrictions easing, you may be considering taking your puppy with you to cafes and pubs, but you’ll need to plan ahead so that you know what to expect.
Holidays with your dog
When choosing a destination, it’s important that you do your research. From farmhouses and gites, to villas and castles, explore our range of dog-friendly properties.
Overseas travel
Following both Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, there are important considerations for dog owners and those involved in canine activities overseas to think about before heading to Europe and beyond with their dog. Alongside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, we have pulled together a list of things you will need to remember to ensure your trips are as stress-free as possible and in line with any new requirements.