Pets at Home Puppy Podcast

In this second staycation special, our host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talks to Dr Huw Stacey, Director of Clinical Service at Vets4Pets, and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development and Innovations at Pets at Home, who chat through potential perils your puppy could face while on a campsite or beach, plus what to pack to keep them happy.
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

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Bon Voyage!

Host: Kate Cornish
Guests: Claire Gavin, Dr Huw Stacey
Producer: Sera Berksoy
Editor: Nathan Copelin

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

Like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us @petsathome on Twitter and @petsathomeUK on Instagram.

Bon Voyage!

Host: Kate Cornish
Guests: Claire Gavin, Karlien Heyrman, Claire North
Producer: Sera Berksoy
Editor: Nathan Copelin

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:

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!

Ask the vet - pet safety at Christmas
With 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 advice
Which 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.

How to tell if your pet hates wearing clothes
List of poisonous foods and substances
Puppy treats
Christmas Pigs in Blankets Dog Treats
Christmas Festive Meaty Cookies Dog Treats

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.

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.

Why does my puppy bark at the postman?’ Why doesn’t my puppy like being patted on the head? What the heck are zoomies? Don’t worry, we have the answers and all the expert advice you need, to make your journey with your puppy a smooth and happy ride.


Join the club!

If you’re not already member, then why not join the Pets at Home VIP Puppy & Kitten Club? You can join the club via the Pets at Home app, which is free to download, and by doing so you and your Very Important Pet will join the millions of pet owners getting expert advice through their puppy or kitten’s first year. In addition to advice and tips, you’ll also get 10% off your first shop, plus, every swipe of your VIP card raises funds for an animal charity of your choice. We'll send you quarterly updates to let you know how much you've raised. To date, members have helped raise over £10 million for pets in need! What’s not to like?

Claire North

You can find out more about Claire North and the puppy training services she offers at
www.northK9.co.uk and Claire’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/NorthK9Training

Looking for more advice?

For more expert advice you can visit vets4pets.com and over on petsathome.com, the Pet Talk section has some great advice too.

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!

Get in touch!

You can get in touch with us via Twitter where our tag is @petsathome
and on Instagram, we are @petsathomeuk

Finally, if you have a puppy-related question you’d like to put to our panel, email it to puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk