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behaviour & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behaviour.

A woman with tattoos hugging her white cat in a cluttered, art-filled room

Thanks to your neighbour’s treats, your kitty’s over-the-fence visits are starting to become uncomfortably regular...

Young woman playing with a dog outdoors stock photo.

If you think your pup’s basically James Acaster, science backs you up

Woman playing with her cat.

It’s the key to a happy cat

labrador sitting with crossed paws

It’s giving Lady Whistledown...

person holding a cockerpoo mix

Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says

grey fluffy cat sits on lap of girl with cat tattoo

Hiding treats in your pockets out of sheer desperation? Learn how to make your thighs the Chosen Ones

Picture of close up scared chihuahua in their bed

Rolling on their back doesn’t automatically mean they want belly rubs...

woman on a beach in greece petting a stray dog

Before you pet that stray dog on your holiday, find out how to protect yourself and still show compassion


XL bully puppy

The UK’s XL Bully ban has led to a tragic rise in cruelty cases

a dog stand nervously by the water on a dock

All dogs love cooling off by splashing about and swimming in water, right? So why does yours... not?

Small dog lays between woman's legs in the grass.

Four legs up to the ceiling might not seem like a comfy napping position to us but pups seem to love it. How come?

a close up picture of a beagle chewing a chew

Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves

Scared black cat standing on couch.

They do love to stare at absolutely nothing

Dog playing with a ball

Got a distracted pup? Discover if it’s ADHD and how to help

Woman petting cat on her desk at home.

They’re trying to tell you something... but what?

Dog playing with orange ball toy at the beach on a sunny day

This body language is not as simple as you probably think

A black and white and brown jack russell lies spread eagled on the beach

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s your dog all stretched out like a frog

Dog hiding under bed

Is your dog scared of every little noise? Here’s how to turn the volume down on their anxiety

cat playing with pikachu toy

What is enrichment and why is it so important to keep your kitty happy?

a group of friends pets a shiba inu dog

Is your dog too friendly with strangers or other dogs? Learn effective strategies to manage and train your overly sociable dog to ensure proper behaviour and safety

two men with black hair stroke their cat who is sticking his tongue out

Cats are famous for turning up again weeks, months and even years after they disappear. But why? And how do they do it?

A woman with cropped grey hair hugs a black dog. They are surrounded by rubble

From the dog that detected a deadly hair treatment to the search and rescue hero from the Turkish earthquake, meet the pups who gave humans a second chance at life

dogs running with a football

A well-enriched dog is a happy dog – and who wouldn’t want that?



A person walking a dog on a paved road in a park.

Your daily walks together are a special time for both you and your pup. Here’s how to lower stresses and find more joy during your daily routine

a woman holding a chihuahua greets a great dane at the door

Can dogs tell the difference between a day, a week or a month?

Dog running on the beach

Think a holiday with your nervous pup is off-limits? You just need to make a few adjustments. Here’s how to have a dreamy trip that you and your anxious dog can enjoy

Gun dog in a field

Different breeds need different things...

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