How to not lose your mind with a new puppy
The best advice for a new puppy isn't a training technique: it's time. Why blocking out the first few weeks changes everything.
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Walks that change, a dog that thrives
Outing ideas, sniffing games, places to discover and news from the app.
Should your puppy sleep in your bedroom? Yes, here's why
Should your puppy sleep in your room? To reassure them, prevent mischief, nail toilet training and keep an eye on the heat: yes. My experience with Jaina.
How to find dog-friendly places: my tips
Hotels, cafés, shops: how do you know your dog will be welcome? Specialist sites, Booking, Airbnb, OpenStreetMap and Quest.Dog, and their limits.
Dogs on Instagram: the comparison trap
Instagram and TikTok are full of perfect dogs. The real danger for dog owners is comparison. Why your dog doesn't need to look like those videos.
Bored dog? Easy activities to do outdoors
Is your dog bored? You don't need extraordinary activities: a simple exercise somewhere new, a photo, a fountain, a different route.
The best way to train your dog (it's not what you think)
What's the best dog training method? The one you follow all the way. Why cherry-picking techniques from TikTok often doesn't work.
The best apps for walking your dog
The 3 apps I open on every walk with my dog: Tractive for safety, Google Maps to find my way, and Quest.Dog to explore new routes.
Bringing your dog to work: what I've learned
Convincing your boss, preparing colleagues, tiring your dog out before you arrive: how Jaina has come to the office with me since she was a puppy.
Taking your puppy on the train: my tips
How do you take a puppy on the train without stress? Quiet stations, platforms, steps and crowds: what worked with Jaina, who now takes the train every day."
Taking your dog on the bus: a step-by-step guide
How do you get your puppy (or dog) used to the bus? The method that worked with Jaina: watch from a distance, ride one stop, then build up to longer trips.
Dog won't go out in the rain? Here's what worked
Your dog refuses to walk in the rain? The trick that worked with my Labrador: leave just before the shower starts and turn the rain into a game.
Try Quest.Dog with your dog
Enrichment quests around you, and a map that reveals itself with every walk. Free on iPhone.
