As pet owners and pet lovers, it’s important that we understand how social distancing and face coverings can affect our furry friends. ​In this episode of the puppy podcast we are joined by vets, Sam and Huw, from the Vets4Pets team who talk us through the things we can be doing, as pet owners, to make sure our puppies don’t miss out on socialisation or important preventative care, such as vaccinations and neutering. ​​They also talk us through the steps they’re taking in vet practices to keep everyone safe and to make any new family members feel as welcome and comfortable as possible, such as getting them used to people wearing face coverings.​

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 easy

To address these subjects, Kate 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.

What do you do when you’ve just brought your fluffy bundle of joy home, but can’t do as much as is usually needed to properly socialise your puppy due to social distancing? In this episode our regular expert Claire North from North K9 Dog Training shares some clever tips on how to socialise your puppy during lockdown.

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 My VIP magazine, 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.

A puppy's life is filled with simple pleasures. There's you. There's treats. And then there's toys. What makes a toy so special to a puppy? Is it the smell? The texture? The shape? Colour? Size? We get the answers from Claire Gavin, Pets at Home’s Innovation Director and Claire North of K9 North Dog Training. Want to find out more about how to join our VIP Puppy Club? This link has all the answers. https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/content/brands/puppy-club

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/

A good grooming routine helps to ensure your puppy’s coat and skin is kept in tip top condition. Pets at Home’s Grooming Development and Expertise Trainer, Shona Timperley, takes us through your puppy’s grooming needs, while Head of Pets for Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, discusses all things doggy dental.

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.  

This episode is all about training. Getting a puppy is one of the happiest times in any family’s life and you can bring up a well behaved dog by doing the right things at the right time. Kate Cornish, Editor of My VIP magazine, is joined by puppy trainer Claire North along with VIP member Sarah Enriles and her puppy Mia. 

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