Pets at Home Puppy Podcast

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-blackTo 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-talkThe Wagging Tail Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/640281863354206Puppy Club: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/dog/puppy-kitten-clubLike and subscribe to the podcast and follow us @petsathome on Twitter and @petsathomeUK on Instagram.Bon Voyage!Host: Kate CornishGuests: Claire Gavin, Karlien Heyrman, Claire NorthProducer: Sera BerksoyEditor: Nathan Copelin

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 &amp; 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!&nbsp;Ask the vet - pet safety at ChristmasWith family and friends in and out of your home, strange decorations and excitable children, Christmas and New Year are understandably highly stressful and confusing times for your pet. Helping to identify hazards and help you understand how to handle them, we've asked our friends at Vets4Pets to share their expertise.More seasonal safety adviceWhich Christmas plants are poisonous to dogs?The time of year is fast approaching when people will be filling their homes with all kinds of Christmas trees and plants, from festive Nordic pines through to merry green mistletoe.If you’re a dog owner, it’s important to know that some of these pretty festive plants can actually be poisonous for your pup. To help you spot which plants to steer clear of to keep your puppy happy and healthy this Christmas, we’ve put together this helpful guide.&nbsp;How to tell if your pet hates wearing clothesList of poisonous foods and substancesPuppy treatsChristmas Pigs in Blankets Dog TreatsChristmas Festive Meaty Cookies Dog Treats<a href="https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/wainwrights-just-for-puppy-super-soft-florence-fox-comforter-toy" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;pet&nbsp;care advice. Join for free online then download our VIP&nbsp;Club&nbsp;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&nbsp;[NM1]Dr Samantha

NEW EPISODE! Watching them sleep —legs akimbo, paws paddling — is one of the many joys of living with a puppy. Understanding how and when your puppy likes to sleep means you’ll have a happier time together.“Sleepy time” is the new “me time”. And, for 2021, bedtime routines have been predicted by trend spotters to become more luxurious than ever. So, to celebrate National Bed Month, an event which takes place throughout the entirety of March (organised by the Sleep Council to bring awareness to why a sound sleep is good for our health), we thought we’d talk about puppies and their sleeping requirements. How much sleep does a puppy need? What kind of the bed do they need? And where do you put the bed? All these questions and more are answered, when host Kate Cornish is joined by her panel of experts and a proud puppy owner.&nbsp;Find out more about Claire North’s expertise at North K9 Dog Training:http://northk9.co.uk&nbsp;Click here for Pets at Home’s, Just for Puppy range of puppy beds:https://bit.ly/38gmFSE&nbsp;Please do share and subscribe and send us any questions or topics you’d like us to cover at puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk.&nbsp;Please follow us:Twitter @petsathomeInstagram @petsathomeUKThe Wagging Tail puppy owners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/640281863354206.&nbsp;A special thanks to our audio editor Nathan Copelin for his technical wizardry.&nbsp;Happy listening!

Proper preparation will make taking your puppy on holiday a doddle. After all, your puppy’s a part of your family, so it wouldn’t be a family holiday without them!This episode sees your host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home –&nbsp;me, Kate Cornish, talk to Karlien Hyerman, Head of Pets, Pets at Home and Claire North, Director, North Canine 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! &nbsp;Please do share and subscribe and send us any questions or topics you’d like us to cover at puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk. You can also follow Pets at Home on Twitter @petsathome and on Instagram @petsathomeUK. You can also find us on FacebookWe’d love to hear your stories of travels with your pup!Bon Voyage!

With everything that’s been going on recently, and with a lot of us working from home, on top of the kids being home for the school summer holidays, our pets have become a huge comfort, bringing us love and joy in this current climate. But training them and keeping them entertained isn’t easyTo address these subjects,&nbsp;Kate&nbsp;Cornish, editor of My VIP, is joined by Pets at Home’s Innovation Director, Claire Gavin, to discuss boredom busting toys and techniques, while Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Claire North, talks us through some basic training tips.

With the summer months now in full swing, chances are we’ll be spending more time in the garden for BBQs, gardening, or just chilling in the sun – hopefully! However, while back gardens are a sanctuary for us, there may be hidden perils for your puppy. Don’t worry, because in this episode, editor of&nbsp;My VIP&nbsp;magazine,&nbsp;Kate Cornish, gets some wonderful, friendly advice from Pets at Home’s Head of Pets, Karlien Heyrman, on how to ensure your puppy stays happy and healthy while spending a bit more time outside.&nbsp;

In this episode My VIP editor Kate Cornish is joined by Clare North of North K9 Dog Training to give us some training tips and to help us understand certain puppy behaviour. Find out if Claire can help you with your puppy needs by dropping into her website at https://www.northk9.co.uk/

Introducing your puppy to the big wide world is a huge step for them – and you. In this episode we discuss how to keep them safe in new situations, and how to handle meeting other pets. So, to talk us through how to help your puppy when you’re out and about, we are joined by puppy behaviourist and trainer Claire North from North K9 Dog Training.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By ensuring that your puppy receives the best nutrition from day one, you’ll be helping them on the road to a happy, long and healthy life. Joining My VIP Editor Kate Cornish for this episode is Head of Pets at Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, VIP member Maria and Louisa from our store team. You can find out more about free nutrition consultations from Pets at Home here: https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/content/dog-nutrition-consultations

One of life’s most joyous occasions is bringing home your new puppy for the first time. But it’s also a big responsibility for you and a major day in a puppy’s life. This episode covers how to help with this potentially stressful situation so it’s all smooth sailing from day one. This show includes a guest appearance from Rags the Golden Doodle puppy and her owner, Maria.

Check out the trailer for our upcoming puppy podcast. In this sneak preview our presenter, Kate Cornish (editor of Pets at Home's MyVIP magazine), Karlien Heyrman (Head of Pets at Pets at Home) and Claire North ( dog behaviourist at North K9 Dog Training) discuss some of their more amusing puppy encounters.