Dog Care

Good care is mostly small things done well every day. These guides cover the basics for puppies and adult dogs, with links to the veterinary and official sources behind them.

They are general information, not a replacement for your own vet, who knows your dog and your local rules.

Care Guides

• Dog Age in Human Years - why the "multiply by seven" rule is wrong, and a better way to compare.
• Feeding Puppies and Dogs by Age - how many meals, when to switch to adult food, and foods that are dangerous for dogs.
• Fleas - how to spot fleas, why the home matters as much as the dog, and treating safely when you also have cats.
• House Training - a simple routine for teaching a puppy where to go, and what to do about accidents.
• Living Space for Your Dog - dogs in flats and apartments, gardens and fencing, time alone, crates, heat and cold, and car travel.
• Puppy Training Basics - socialization, reward-based training and the first cues to teach.
• Rules and Laws for Dog Owners - key dog laws in the US, UK, Australia and the EU, from licenses and microchips to leashes, banned breeds and breeding, with links to official sources.
• Vaccinations - core vaccines, the puppy schedule, boosters and rabies rules in different countries.

More guides are on the way, including exercise, grooming and teeth, microchipping, and caring for senior dogs.