#23 Staycation Special 2: During the holiday

As the school holidays have officially started and the hot weather shows no sign of abating, we thought it would be a good time to update the staycation tips and tricks we shared with you a couple of years ago. In this first staycation special, our host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talks to Dr Karlien Heyrman, Head of Pets, Pets at Home and Claire North, Director, North K9 Dog Training, about what to think about before you even head out of the front door, getting your puppy used to the car, plus everything that travelling long distances in a car with a puppy can entail. Yes, as ever, our favourite topics of sick and poo do crop up, but they are nicely counterbalanced with tons of ideas for useful products, along with brilliant advice on how to prepare your puppy for their holiday! To find out more about the 3 Peaks harness discussed in the episode, go to: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/3-peaks-crash-impact-tested-dog-harness-black To find out more about Claire’s company North K9 Dog Training, go to: https://northk9.co.uk/ For more expert advice go to: Vets 4 Pets: https://www.vets4pets.com/ Pets at Home Pet Talk: https://www.petsathome.com/pet-talk The Wagging Tail Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/640281863354206 Puppy Club: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/puppy-kitten-club

To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years of service, this summer (June 2022) there is a four-day bank holiday weekend which will culminate in The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5th June. Across the length and breadth of the country, people will be sharing food, laughter and friendship with their neighbours in the form of street parties, barbeques and picnics. Some of those neighbours will be human but a copious amount of them will be canine so we have brought together tips, tricks and advice to ensure that your puppies and dogs have as good (and safe) a time as you do! Adaptil plug-ins: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/adaptil-starter-pack-with-diffuser-unit-and-30-day-refill-stress-reduc Adaptil collars: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/adaptil-dog-appeasing-pheromone-collar-for-dogs Calming supplements: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/dog-healthcare/dog-calming-and-anxiety-solutions Tailster dog-sitting service: https://www.tailster.com/ Dogs Die in Hot Cars campaign: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/dogsinhotcars Dog sunscreen: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/dog-crates-and-travel/dog-suncream Find my VIP: www.petsathome.com/findmyvip String of sausages toy: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pets-at-home-vinyl-sausage-rope-dog-toy-brown Tie Out stake: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pets-at-home-spiral-tie-out-dog-stake Tie Out cable: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pets-at-home-dog-tie-out-cable-45-metres Boredom buster toys: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/dog-toys/dog-boredom-busters-and-puzzles Peamutt butter: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/peamutt-butter-peanut-butter-for-dogs Snuffle mat: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pets-at-home-snuffle-mat-dog-toy-blue Lickimat: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/lickimat-buddy-boredom-buster Pawsecco: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/PrQRC9QzgsM3AwvGtwA4Js?domain=petsathome.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Pets at Home Puppy Podcast: the podcast that takes genuine frequently asked questions from members of our VIP Puppy & Kitten Club, and puts them to our panel of experts, who give some amazing advice on an array of puppy-related topics. The stockings have been hung, the tree is up (yay!) and the countdown to Christmas has begun! The festive season is an exciting time, not just for us but for our puppies, too. There are more humans, there’s more food, more fun things to play with… but in addition to all this comfort and joy, there are a few scenarios where things can go very wrong! But don’t worry, a little prep can go a long way towards keeping your puppy out of trouble and ensure that their first Christmas is memorable – in a good way! Christmas is a time for family, friends and pets! And to ensure it’s a fun, healthy and stress-free celebration for all, we’ve put together this episode, to help prevent festive faux-pas such as your puppy destroying the presents under the tree, and making sure you give your puppy the right festive feast. So, without further ado, let’s don our Christmas jumpers, grab an egg nog and crack on!

Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious puppy owners’ questions to the brilliant dog behaviourist and trainer Claire North, who dishes out a plethora of perfect puppy advice.

What’s your puppy trying to tell you? Confused? Don’t be! Are you worried that, when it comes to bringing up your puppy, you’re not doing it right? Don’t be! You’re doing fine! We reached out to our puppy-owning customers, members of the Pets at Home Puppy and Kitten Club and our Facebook group, The Wagging Tail, to ask them what type of questions they’d like answering when it comes to their little bundles of fluff, along with any other reassurance and guidance they’d like us to cover. And this podcast episode is the result. Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious puppy owners’ questions to Dr Samantha Butler Davies, Veterinary Clinical Services Manager, at Vets4Pets. Want to know why your puppy eats grass? Why do they roll in poo? How do you save your precious belongings from being chewed and ruined? Why won’t they stop crying? Aaagh! Don’t worry, we have all the exert advice you need to make your journey with your pup smooth and happy ride. Oh, and if you’re puppy has rolled in fox poo, you’ll be needing this! For more expert advice you can visit vets4pets.com and over on petsathome.com, the Pet Talk section has some great advice too. You can also join our Puppy Club, for free! Sign up to receive tailored offers and discounts. Plus, expert pet care advice. Join for free online then download our VIP Club App, to access your exclusive offers. Meanwhile, over on Facebook, we’ve a group called The Wagging Tail, created with puppies (and parents!) in mind. It’s open to everyone on a journey with their new furry family member, join our group to surround yourself with friendly advice, top tips and like-minded owners who understand your struggles, celebrate your breakthroughs and love to see those puppy pictures! You can get in touch with us via Twitter where our tag is @petsathome and on Instagram, we are @petsathomeuk [NM1]Dr Samantha