Pets at Home Puppy Podcast

Check out the trailer for our upcoming puppy podcast. In this sneak preview our presenter, Kate Cornish (editor of Pets at Home's MyVIP magazine), Karlien Heyrman (Head of Pets at Pets at Home) and Claire North ( dog behaviourist at North K9 Dog Training) discuss some of their more amusing puppy encounters.

Getting a puppy can be exciting, but there’s lots to think about and prepare for. Don't worry, we're here to help. In our first episode of the puppy podcast, Kate Cornish, Editor of My VIP magazine, and Head of Pets for Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, chat about everything you’ll need to consider when deciding to add a puppy to your family.

One of life’s most joyous occasions is bringing home your new puppy for the first time. But it’s also a big responsibility for you and a major day in a puppy’s life. This episode covers how to help with this potentially stressful situation so it’s all smooth sailing from day one. This show includes a guest appearance from Rags the Golden Doodle puppy and her owner, Maria.

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for all the family but there’s lots of things to think about too, one of which is the first visit to the vet. It helps to know what kind of questions to ask. In this episode, Head of Pets, Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman discusses all of the important questions your vet might quiz you on. We’re also joined by dog behaviourist Claire North of https://www.northk9.co.uk/ and Rags the puppy.

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

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. 

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.  

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.

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 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

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. 

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 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 easyTo 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.

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.​

Proper preparation will make taking your puppy on holiday a doddle. After all, your puppy’s a part of your family, so it wouldn’t be a family holiday without them!This episode sees your host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – me, Kate Cornish, talk to Karlien Hyerman, Head of Pets, Pets at Home and Claire North, Director, North Canine 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!  Please do share and subscribe and send us any questions or topics you’d like us to cover at puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk. You can also follow Pets at Home on Twitter @petsathome and on Instagram @petsathomeUK. You can also find us on FacebookWe’d love to hear your stories of travels with your pup!Bon Voyage!

From a wander down to the local shop, to a holiday on sunnier shores, we commonly take our puppies out and about with us. Our partners in adventure, puppies are great at getting us exploring. Sadly, accidents, illnesses and transport issues are all quick ways to spoil the fun. Knowing how to keep your puppy safe and sound while on holiday means that the whole family can relax, smile and enjoy spending quality time with your furriest family member!This episode sees me, host of the podcast and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talk to Huw Stacey, Director of Clinical Service, Vets4Pets, and Claire Gavin Innovations Director 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 your puppy happy. After all, it’s their holiday too!As ever, please excuse the sounds of daily life, such as pets meowing and barking and other everyday sounds. We are all recording these episodes from our homes. There is some slight interference at the top of this episode which, for once, wasn’t my fault! Anyway, I hope this doesn’t detract from your experience.Please do share and subscribe and send us any questions or topics you’d like us to cover at puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk. You can also follow Pets at Home on Twitter @petsathome and on Instagram @petsathomeUK. You can also find us on Facebook.I’d love to hear your stories of travels with your pup!A special thanks to our audio editor Nathan Copelin for his technical wizardryHappy listening!

NEW EPISODE! Watching them sleep —legs akimbo, paws paddling — is one of the many joys of living with a puppy. Understanding how and when your puppy likes to sleep means you’ll have a happier time together.“Sleepy time” is the new “me time”. And, for 2021, bedtime routines have been predicted by trend spotters to become more luxurious than ever. So, to celebrate National Bed Month, an event which takes place throughout the entirety of March (organised by the Sleep Council to bring awareness to why a sound sleep is good for our health), we thought we’d talk about puppies and their sleeping requirements. How much sleep does a puppy need? What kind of the bed do they need? And where do you put the bed? All these questions and more are answered, when host Kate Cornish is joined by her panel of experts and a proud puppy owner. Find out more about Claire North’s expertise at North K9 Dog Training:http://northk9.co.uk Click here for Pets at Home’s, Just for Puppy range of puppy beds:https://bit.ly/38gmFSE Please do share and subscribe and send us any questions or topics you’d like us to cover at puppypodcast@petsathome.co.uk. Please follow us:Twitter @petsathomeInstagram @petsathomeUKThe Wagging Tail puppy owners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/640281863354206. A special thanks to our audio editor Nathan Copelin for his technical wizardry. Happy listening!

In this episode we speak to Samantha Butler-Davies, the Veterinary Clinical Services Manager at Vets4Pets and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development & Innovation at Pets at Home, about everything any puppy owner needs to know during the warmer summer months. Also....You can read more about Lucy’s Law here:https://getyourpetsafely.campaign.gov.uk/ Shop all of our cooling products hereAnd yes folks, peanut scented bubbles really do exist! Find there here.Get your trusty tick twisters hereFor more expert advice you can visit vets4pets.com and over on petsathome.com, the Pet Talk section has some great advice too.You can also join our Puppy Club, for free! Sign up to receive tailored offers and discounts. Plus, expert pet care advice. Join for free online then download our VIP Club App, to access your exclusive offers.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!You can get in touch with us via Twitter where our tag is @petsathome and on Instagram, we are @petsathomeuk

What’s your puppy trying to tell you? Confused? Don’t be! Are you worried that, when it comes to bringing up your puppy, you’re not doing it right? Don’t be! You’re doing fine!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.Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious puppy owners’ questions to Dr Samantha Butler Davies, Veterinary Clinical Services Manager, at Vets4Pets.Want to know why your puppy eats grass? Why do they roll in poo? How do you save your precious belongings from being chewed and ruined? Why won’t they stop crying? Aaagh! Don’t worry, we have all the exert advice you need to make your journey with your pup smooth and happy ride.Oh, and if you’re puppy has rolled in fox poo, you’ll be needing this!For more expert advice you can visit vets4pets.com and over on petsathome.com, the Pet Talk section has some great advice too.You can also join our Puppy Club, for free! Sign up to receive tailored offers and discounts. Plus, expert pet care advice. Join for free online then download our VIP Club App, to access your exclusive offers.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!You can get in touch with us via Twitter where our tag is @petsathome and on Instagram, we are @petsathomeuk [NM1]Dr Samantha

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 atwww.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 @petsathomeand 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