Travelling with your dog can be a short trip to your local clinic or the park, or as exciting as taking them on holiday with you. Wherever you’re going, it’s important to ensure your pet is safely restrained (in either a harness or a carrier), and can access what they need while you’re travelling.

Unfortunately, some pets do get travel-sickness, so preparing for this will not only make your pet’s travel less uncomfortable, but will also give you piece of mind.

Grooming isn’t just about good looks, it's also important for your puppy's health and happiness. In addition to a daily brush and the occasional shampoo, you'll also need to think about their paws, ears and teeth.

Puppy training begins the moment your new friend arrives at your place. Toilet training, basic commands, walking on a lead and puppy crate training are the curriculum areas you need to focus on; patience, persistence and rewards will get you both there.

Bringing a puppy home is an exciting time, from their cuddles, training them to sit, to playing with them. It’s a fun and busy environment, but it can become a little bit messy if they haven’t been toilet trained.

Toilet training is an important element of bringing a puppy home that should be focused on within their first days of being home with you. Establishing a set routine of toileting with you will help to set up your puppy’s future success for toileting behaviour. A crate helps substantially with toilet training, so ensure you’ve read the crate article here before continuing.

A crate is a way of providing a bedroom within your home for your puppy, it's like a safe haven for them to go if they're feeling tired, unsure of a situation, or just need some comfort.