Knowledge & guides
Honest breed portraits, puppy know-how and photo tips, without kitsch and without marketing talk. From animal people for animal people.
When a dog dies, you lose a family member. Why this grief runs so deep, why it is often dismissed and what really helps...
Read more: Saying goodbye to your dog: grief, the Rainbow Bridge and finding comfort in memories
A trembling dog hiding in the bathroom, and you feeling helpless nearby. Why fear of fireworks persists, what helps in the weeks beforehand and...
Read more: New Year’s Eve anxiety in dogs: what really helps
Pulling rarely has anything to do with dominance. Five mistakes that reinforce it, and a simple plan for relaxed walks without jerks or miracle...
Read more: Dog pulling on the lead: 5 mistakes almost everyone makes
Shaky, dark, taken from above: most dog photos fall short in three ways. Ten simple phone photography tricks to make a picture worthy of...
Read more: Take your own dog photos: 10 professional tips for the perfect portrait photo
What a puppy really needs in the first 72 hours: calm, a retreat and clear routines. An honest checklist with a shopping list, daily...
Read more: Puppy checklist: essentials and the first 3 days
The French Bulldog is seen as the ideal city dog, with one major reservation. An honest breed assessment covering temperament, health and costs.
Read more: French Bulldog: the everyday cost of struggling to breathe
The Australian Shepherd looks like an Instagram dream and is a working dog. An honest breed assessment: temperament, activity needs and daily life.
Read more: Australian Shepherd: what MDR1 and merle mean for you
The Border Collie is known as a highly intelligent, work-driven dog, and that is exactly what can become a challenge. An honest breed assessment...
Read more: Border Collie: temperament, care and why it needs a job
An honest Golden Retriever breed assessment: temperament, grooming, exercise needs and why “lovely” does not mean “low-maintenance”.
Read more: Golden Retriever: what the cancer figures mean for owners
Is the Labrador really the perfect family dog? An honest breed assessment: temperament, exercise, health and who the breed suits.
Read more: Labrador Retriever: why a quarter are always hungry
FreeA few honest questions about your daily life, and you will see which five breeds suit you.
FreeDog names with meanings: search, filter or let yourself be surprised.
FreeHow old is your dog in human years, and which life stage is it in right now?
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Our books
Guide
The standard guide to your dog's first year: 575 pages, with an 8-week training plan
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Workbook
The workbook for your dog's first year: 12 weeks of training, trackers and reviews to fill in
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Breed portraits
50 dog breeds honestly explained: the guide to finding the right breed before you buy one
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