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Pippa Mattinson, best selling author and dog training expert

Pippa is the founder of the UK's national Gundog Graded Training Scheme, and a director of the Gundog Trust. She has a degree in zoology and a special interest in canine behavior and health. Her books are available worldwide.

Why Do Dogs Roll In Grass When You Take Them Outside?

May 19, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 8 Comments

why do dogs roll in grass

Have you ever watched a dog lolling around in a field and wondered, “Why do dogs roll in grass every chance they get?” My elderly Labrador Tess loves nothing better than a good roll around on her … [Read more...]

Pomsky Dog – Everything You Need to Know About Pomskies

May 8, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 4 Comments

Pomsky Dog - Everything You Need to Know About Pomskies

The Pomsky is a mix between a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky. These two breeds are quite different, so predicting a Pomsky's appearance and personality can be tough. But generally this hybrid is … [Read more...]

French Bulldog Names – 100s Of Names To Inspire You

April 23, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

There are over 200 names for French Bulldogs in our list. And lots of information for new French Bulldog puppy owners below Thinking of getting French Bulldog? Read this information first Every year … [Read more...]

Puppy Development Stages with Growth Charts and Week by Week Guide

April 20, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 47 Comments

This cute Beagle will pass through several puppy development stages

All dogs pass through the same puppy development stages. Small dog breeds develop more quickly and reach maturity at an earlier age than larger breeds. Each stage in development includes important … [Read more...]

Raw Food for Puppies: How to Feed Your Puppy on Natural Raw Food

March 12, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 71 Comments

Raw food for puppies

In this post, we answer your questions on using raw food for puppies. We also discuss everything from how much to feed and how often. Plus, what types of meat to give your puppy, and how to make a … [Read more...]

Why Do Dogs Lick The Air, and Why Does It Matter?

February 25, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 8 Comments

Why Do Dogs Lick The Air, and Why Does It Matter?

We all know that dogs lick themselves to keep their fur clean, but why do dogs lick the air? And why does it matter? If you’ve seen a dog flicking his tongue in and out repeatedly for no apparent … [Read more...]

Largest Dog Breeds – Featuring The Biggest Dog In The World

February 19, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 2 Comments

3 great dane puppies in a meadow - biggest dog in the world

Welcome to our largest dog breed information and pictures. Don’t forget to scroll down for our Biggest Dog FAQ where you’ll find answers to all your largest dog breed questions.</p> <p>You … [Read more...]

7 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior in a Week

January 23, 2019 By Pippa Mattinson 24 Comments

Here are 7 great ways to improve bad behaviors like door barging, in just a few days. We tend to think of dog training as something that happens in allocated time slots or 'training … [Read more...]

Your Beagle Puppy: Everything You Need To Know

December 10, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 8 Comments

sleeping Beagle puppy

Your new Beagle puppy is truly adorable. And you’ll want to do your very best to be the perfect pet parent! You’ll find expert advice on potty training, feeding your precious new friend, and much … [Read more...]

Inbred Dogs: The Facts About Purebred Dogs And Inbreeding

November 30, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 7 Comments

inbred dogs

Are purebred dogs always inbred dogs? Do inbred dogs suffer? And what is inbreeding anyway! We dig down into the controversy over pedigree dogs and pure breeding. Purebred vs Inbred Dogs You may … [Read more...]

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