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Guest blog: Loose lead walking - skills for life

We hear from our dog behaviourist, Keran Gimore, who shares her tips and advice on loose lead walking using positive reward training

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Keeping pets safe at Easter

Here is our advice on how to keep your pets safe at Easter from any toxic foods and plants.

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What to do if your pet is lost or stolen

If your pet goes missing, it is important to act as quickly as possible for the best chance of them being reunited with you. Here is our advice on all the steps you can take.

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What to do if you think a cat is a stray

Cats do not have the same legal status as dogs do, meaning that they have very little protection in the eyes of the law. This means that local councils and authorities do not have a responsibility to deal with lost or stray cats.

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What to do if you find a stray or lost dog

Would you know what to do if you found a lost dog? Here is our help and advice on what you should do, and who to contact.

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How to prevent your pet from being stolen

Discovering your pet has been stolen, or gone missing, is an extremely stressful time for any owner. Here is our advice on steps you can take to help prevent it from happening.

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Pet friendly pancakes

Here is our pancake recipes to treat your dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig.

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Belgian Malinois popularity grows after film ‘DOG’ starring Channing Tatum

Understanding your dog’s behaviour, and carrying out research in advance, is important when choosing what breed to go for.

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Post-operative care in rabbits – RAW23

Day 4 of Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 is focusing on the pre-operative care in rabbits, and making sure they recover well after surgery.

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Introduction to rabbit castration – RAW23

Day 3 of Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 is giving an introduction to castration, what the operation entails, and the health benefits it incurs.

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Introduction to spaying rabbits – RAW23

Day 2 of Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 is giving an introduction to spaying, what the operation entails, and the health benefits it incurs.

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Introduction to neutering rabbits – RAW23

Day 1 of Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 is giving an introduction to neutering, what the operation entails, and the health benefits it incurs.

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“Silent Killer”: Walking dogs in hot weather as ‘deadly as a hot car’.

With temperatures set to reach around 29 degrees today, and throughout the rest of the week, it is important to understand the dangers when it comes to our pets.

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Keeping our pets safe at Christmas

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, full of festivities and yummy treats. However, it's important to understand this time of year can be dangerous for our pets.

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Keeping pets safe during Halloween & Bonfire night

Read our advice on how to keep your pets safe during Halloween and Bonfire night

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Countryside walking - how to stay safe

Our tips to countryside walking with the dogs!

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Pet water safety - what to look out for

Although the summer holidays are slowly coming to an end, there is still time for those last minute get aways, and days out in the sunshine.

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7 DIY Canine Enrichment Ideas

Dogs are smart animals and it is crucial that we provide them with plenty of mental stimulation to exercise their brains!

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Adolescence in Dogs - Surviving the Teenage Years

It is often a shock for many pet owners when their cute, well-behaved puppy suddenly turns into Kevin the Teenager with a ‘talk to the paw ‘cos the face ain’t listening’ attitude.

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Choosing a Kennel or Cattery

Some of our NAWT centres are now offering pet boarding services as a way to raise additional funds, so we thought it would be helpful to give some advice on finding the right boarding establishment for your pet.

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Advice on Lyme Disease

As part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May, we created a useful infographic that contains symptoms, prevention, and more.

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Safely Walk Your Dog Around Cows

Walking with your dog through a field of cows can be an intimidating and nerve-wracking experience, so here are some tips to help keep you and your dog safe.

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Pet Theft Awareness Pack

As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week, we have put together a downloadable pet theft pack, to help you avoid finding yourself victim of this awful crime, and also to help any owner who does find themselves on the search for their beloved pet.

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Keeping your Dog and Livestock Safe

This guide offers you an overview of the law as well as some practical tips and suggestions to help you ensure you keep both your dog and livestock safe.

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Come Back! Training the Recall

Letting a dog off lead requires a reliable recall because not only is the dog likely to be at a distance from you, but also he or she is likely to be distracted by interesting smells, cats, dogs, people or fast moving wildlife.

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Your Dog and The Law

As a responsible dog owner you need to know about dog legislation in order to protect you, your dog and the wider community.

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On the Road with Your Dog

With thousands of people expected to take to the roads this summer, we are reminding people of the ways they can ensure both they and their dogs can remain safe on the road.

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The Puppy Buyer's Checklist

We understand that sometimes it is the right choice for a family to decide to get a puppy rather than a rescue dog. With that in mind, we have advice for people who have decided to purchase a puppy.

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Keeping Pets Safe in Summer

As the weather heats up take a look at our top tips to ensure your pet stays safe and happy during warm temperatures.

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Pets and Fireworks

The Firework season seems to be getting longer each year and can be a stressful time for all pets. Read on to find out how planning ahead can help keep them safe and less stressed through this time of year.

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Keeping Pets Safe in Autumn

The arrival of autumn brings a new set of challenges to pet owners, especially when the clocks go back, so here are some tips for keeping you and your pet safe and well as the nights draw in.

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Keeping Pets Safe in Spring

Here are some tips to help you keep your pets safe and healthy as you start spending more time in the great outdoors.

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Caring for your rabbit

Rabbits make lovely pets but do need plenty of care to keep them healthy. This advice sheet will help you keep your rabbits a happy as possible.

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Compulsory Microchipping - Information for owners

From 6 April 2016 all dogs in England and Wales have to be microchipped.

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Changes to the dangerous dog act - Advice for owners

The amended Dangerous Dogs Act came into effect in England and Wales on 13 May 2014.

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