A bored dog isn’t just a bit restless. It can lead to undesirable behaviours, such as chewed skirting boards, shredded post, and barking at absolutely nothing out the window. Most of the time it’s not really a training problem at all. It’s a boredom problem, and the fix usually has more to do with what’s going on in your dog’s head than what’s happening on a lead.

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UK heatwaves can be uncomfortable. Dogs feel it too, just worse, and a lot of owners don’t realise how quickly things can go wrong. British homes weren’t built with heat in mind. Thick walls, small windows, and no air con. Keeping dogs cool during a heatwave is essential to keep them safe and comfortable. 

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A dog that’s never been much of a barker, suddenly making lots of noise in the middle of the night can throw a lot of owners off. Did something get into the garden? Is the dog sick? Did the neighbours get a new cat? Sometimes the answer is obvious, but a lot of the time it’s not. 

There’s usually a reason why a dog might suddenly start barking at night, but it can be difficult to pinpoint. Dogs don’t bark this way for no reason, so it’s important to figure out what’s actually going on. 

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Dogs can’t tell you when they’ve had enough. There’s no warning bell. Instead it shows up in behaviour, and a lot of owners miss it until things boil over, whether that’s a snap, a meltdown, or a dog that just won’t settle no matter what you try.

Overstimulation happens when a dog’s taking in more sensory input or excitement than it can actually handle. It’s not misbehaviour, even though it can look that way. Catching it early is the best way of managing it properly.

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