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Pet advice and guides
Helpful guidance for choosing, finding and caring for a pet in the UK.
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Guides
Training
How to stop a puppy from crying and whining
Dogs
How to stop your dog digging up the garden
Dogs
How to stop your dog from eating poo
Dogs
How to take the perfect picture of your pet
Training
How to train your cat to do six simple tasks
Cats
Hypoallergenic cat breeds
Dogs
Letting go: dealing with a pet's death
Dogs
Looking after your dog this Christmas
Dogs
New Year's resolutions for you and your dog
Pet care
Owning an invertebrate as a pet
Buying a pet
Pedigree puppy paperwork: what you should get from the breeder
Dogs
Pet insurance explained: the main types of cover compared
Dogs
Places to walk your dog in summer
Dogs
Popular "hypoallergenic" dog breeds, and why no dog is truly allergy-free
Buying a pet
Puppy buying checklist
Buying a pet
Puppy or adult dog, breeder or rescue? How to decide where your dog comes from
Buying a pet
Questions to ask a dog breeder before you buy a puppy
Pet care
Reasons to keep a quarantine tank for your fish
Buying a pet
Selecting a pedigree kitten
Dogs
Spring cleaning tips for dog owners
Pet care
Stick insects as pets for children
Training
Territorial aggression in dogs
Dogs
The 10 most intelligent dog breeds, and what "clever" really means
Dogs
The UK's most vulnerable dog breeds
Breed guides
Not sure which breed is right for you?
Compare size, exercise needs, grooming and temperament before you start searching.
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Useful, not overwhelming
Guides lead with what matters most, then go into the detail.
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General advice
Our guides are not veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, speak to a vet.