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Case study: PitPat and my puppy

Case study: PitPat and my puppy Hi I’m Sophie and this is my dog Sunny, she’s a crazy Cockapoo with…

02 June, 2020

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Top 10 most popular crossbreed dogs

Dog breeds are constantly changing but the past few years have seen a new phenomenon in the rise of crossbreeds,…

20 May, 2020

Border Collie and a Duck Toller retriever sat on a path

The top 20 most friendly dog breeds

There’s a reason we call dogs man’s best friend – it’s because these loyal creatures love us unconditionally and would…

20 May, 2020

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How to train your dog with five basic commands

Training your dog may seem a bit daunting at first, but it is an extremely valuable and rewarding experience that…

19 May, 2020

spaniel with ball in ball thrower wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Best exercise equipment for dogs

Walking has always been the go-to exercise for dog owners, but in recent years there’s been an increase in the…

19 May, 2020

Springer Spaniel in water wearing a harness and a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

How to keep your dog cool in the summer

Summer is often a fun-filled time of year but as much as we humans might enjoy the high temperatures, our…

12 May, 2020

Duck Toller Retriever puppy

Case study: Using a PitPat to smash weight loss targets

Tolly’s Story Tolly joined our family in December 2018, a perfectly normal (mad) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who we…

05 May, 2020

Border Collie looking out of a window wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

The complete guide to separation anxiety in dogs

What is separation anxiety? What are the symptoms of separation anxiety? How to tell if your dog has separation anxiety…

01 May, 2020

Border Collie puppy sat in woods

Socialising your puppy during social distancing

If you obtained a puppy before or even during lock down, it is important that you find ways to socialise…

01 May, 2020

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Fostering a dog during lockdown

Dog fosters are crucial volunteers who help animal welfare charities by taking on the pets that struggle in a kennel…

30 April, 2020