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Introducing your dog to the family

Careful handling of introductions will set the scene for future interactions and help your dog settle into family life.

Dog and puppy training

Advice and tips on training your dog to understand commands, walk on a loose lead and respond and come to their name.

Home alone – separation anxiety in dogs

Dogs should never be left alone for more than four hours at a time. Here are the signs of separation anxiety and what you can do to help.

Caring for older dogs

Just like people, dogs can slow down with age. As your dog gets older, you'll need to carefully manage their health to give them a good quality of life.

Caring for your sick dog

Is your dog vomiting or has diarrhoea? Our advice can help, but it's always best to contact your vet first if your dog is unwell.

Dog crates

Fold-down mesh crates are popular and convenient. Learn about choosing the right size, best location, and how to introduce your dog to their crate.

Moving house and travelling with dogs

Moving house can stress dogs and puppies. Read our tips to make travel and moving easier for both you and your furry friend.

How to protect against dog theft

Protect your dog from theft with our tips. Never leave them tied outside shops or in unattended cars, where they’re easy targets for thieves.

Obesity in dogs

Overweight dogs face serious, even fatal, health risks. Studies show you can unintentionally harm your pet by being too kind with food.

Keeping dogs and horses safe around each other

Understanding how dogs and horses are likely to react in each other's presence can help you to put steps in place to keep them safe.

Feeding your dog

As with people, dogs need a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise to stay in shape and live a long and healthy life.

Choosing the right dog

Read our advice on choosing the right dog for you. Dogs are a bit commitment - can you commit to your dog for at least 15 years?

Which dog breed is right for you?

There are hundreds of breeds of dog in the world and our four-legged friends come in all shapes and sizes. And, like humans, they're all different.

Caring for your puppy

Advice on how to look after a puppy. Including where to get a puppy, how to keep your puppy healthy, where to get insurance for your puppy and much more.

Dogs and chewing

Adolescent chewing in dogs often starts between 7–12 months and can last up to six months. Learn why it happens and how to manage it.

How to play with your cat

Cats and kittens need play for a healthy life. Use interactive games or safe toys to give them the right outlet for their energy and instincts.

'Joyful life' ahead for mum and puppies

Two-year-old Dumpling had a few little dumplings of her own on the way when she came into Blue Cross care – she was heavily pregnant.

Father and son cats adopted together

Reggie and Ernie are inseparable and are now finding their paws in a new home together, thanks to Blue Cross.

Navigating the world

Little Lilly arrived at Blue Cross when her breeder realised she was blind, and asked us to find her the special home she needed.

Foal joy for neglected horse

Foal Alpine has only ever known love and happiness since taking her first breath - a start in life worlds apart from that her mother likely had.