Guides for UK dog owners
Practical guides on walks, travel, grooming and care — written for how dogs actually live in the UK.
30 July 2026
The 3-3-3 Rule for Dog Anxiety, Explained (and Its Limits)
If you've recently adopted a dog, or searched anything about dog anxiety online, you've probably come across the 3-3-3 rule. It's a genuinely…
27 July 2026
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Lead
A dog that pulls doesn't do it to be difficult — pulling usually just works, in the sense that it gets your dog where they want to go faster. The…
24 July 2026
Is It Illegal to Walk Your Dog Without a Lead in the UK?
It's one of the most-searched dog questions in the UK, and the honest answer is: it depends where you are. There's no single law that says every…
21 July 2026
Keeping Your Dog Hydrated on Walks and Hikes
It's easy to focus on water for yourself on a longer walk and forget that your dog is working just as hard, if not harder — especially if they're the…
19 July 2026
Dog Car Sickness: Why It Happens and How to Help
If your dog starts drooling excessively, panting heavily or being sick within the first few minutes of a car journey, they're not being dramatic —…
16 July 2026
Dog Grooming and Bath Time at Home: Making It Calmer for You Both
For a lot of dogs, bath time is the least favourite part of the week — and for a lot of owners, it's the part they put off longest. Most of the…
13 July 2026
New Puppy Checklist: Everything You Actually Need
Bringing a puppy home is one of those moments where it's tempting to buy one of everything. Pet shops and puppy-starter bundles will happily sell you…
10 July 2026
Slow Feeding for Dogs: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
If your dog empties their bowl in under a minute, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone — fast eating is one of the most common feeding…
7 July 2026
What to Do If Your Dog Goes Missing: A UK Owner's Prevention Checklist
Most dogs who go missing are found within a few hours — but those hours are some of the worst any owner goes through, and how quickly your dog gets…
3 July 2026
How to Keep Your Dog Visible and Safe on Dark Evening Walks
For a big part of the year in the UK, the only time many of us can walk the dog is before work or straight after — which, for months at a time, means…
29 June 2026
Dog Walking Essentials: What You Actually Need in Your Pocket
Walk into any pet shop and you could easily convince yourself you need a rucksack full of gear just to get round the block. In reality, a good dog…
24 June 2026
Dog Car Travel: The UK Rules You Need to Know
More of us are taking our dogs everywhere with us these days — the school run, the supermarket car park, weekend trips to the coast. But a lot of dog…