Or: The Emotional Adventures of a Tiny Drama Creature. Puppies cry. They cry when they’re tired, confused, lonely, hungry, overstimulated, understimulated, or simply because a leaf moved in a threatening manner. If your puppy has been performing nightly serenades or daytime whimpers, take a breath.You’re not failing, and they’re not broken.This is Puppyhood: The Musical. …
Toilet training a puppy is one of those things everyone claims is easy, right up until you’re standing in the hallway at 6:17 am, holding a kitchen roll, whispering, “But we just went outside.” If your puppy seems to wee with the enthusiasm of a small garden sprinkler, you’re not alone. Welcome to the club. …
So your adorable fluffball has suddenly become a tiny landshark. Your hands look like you’ve wrestled a cactus, your kids are jumping onto the sofa like it’s shark-infested waters, and your skirting boards are… softer than they used to be. Welcome to Puppy Teething Season — the natural, chaotic, bitey phase every owner survives (just). …
Bringing home a puppy is a glorious blend of excitement, panic, tiny squeaks, and the sudden realisation that you have willingly invited a nocturnal baby gremlin into your home. Night One is the big one. It’s emotional, confusing, and occasionally damp, but with the right set-up, you’ll both get through it. Before we dive into …
Why You’re Not Failing (Even If You Feel Like You Are)** You’ve brought home a tiny, fluffy dream… and somehow ended up crying into a packet of digestives at 2 am while Googling “is my puppy broken or am I?” If this sounds familiar, welcome.You might be experiencing the puppy blues – that big, messy …
A Cheeky Investigation Most dogs love you unconditionally.But if they could mark your walkies’ performance on a school report, many would circle “must try harder” with a very judgmental paw. Good news: with a few tweaks, you can go from “oh dear” to “walkies legend”. Let’s begin. 1. Master the Pre-Walk Ritual Dogs warm up …
Every year, Christmas content ramps up. Families get matching pyjamas. The dog mysteriously develops a taste for bauble theft. And suddenly everyone wants to know one thing: How do I get my dog to look as cute online as they do in real life? This year, CrazyDogs has an answer that’s far more fun than …
What does it actually cost to look after a dog in the UK in 2025? Here’s a realistic, budget-friendly breakdown — and smart ways to keep your dog healthy without overspending. Check out our dog ownership cost calculator, breakdowns by breed; it might put you off that Great Dane! I’ve paddled through a mountain of …
And How Humans Can Keep Their Paws on the Ground I had my nose to the data again, and the scent is worrying. The RSPCA reports a ~25 % increase in dog and cat abandonment in England & Wales compared to last year (~24,270 incidents by October). Rescue centres across the UK are filling faster …
I’ve been trawling through the latest fraud reports and, honestly, they pong worse than a wet Labrador who’s found a fox poo buffet. Online pet scams are still rinsing Brits out of millions. Perfectly sensible, rational people are being duped by glossy Instagram grids, angelic puppy photos and the promise of “your dream dog”. Let’s …
I had a good sniff through this year’s naming data and, once again, Luna has strutted to the top of the leaderboard. Five years running. At this point, she’s less a dog name and more a national institution. But why this name? And what does it tell us about how Britain chooses to welcome its …
What’s Really Going On, and How to Stop Yourself Reaching Breaking Point There’s a shocking new stat making the rounds, and it’s got every dog lover clutching their chew toys. According to a UK survey reported by The Independent, one in four new puppy owners admits they’ve thought about rehoming their pup within two weeks …