Pet Care Guides

What really makes a good dog food? Learn why ingredient lists, meat percentages, grain-free claims and terms like “natural” don't tell the whole story, and discover how nutritional expertise, research, testing, quality control and the finished diet can help you choose the right food for your dog.

Is buckwheat safe for dogs? We explain fagopyrins, fagopyrism, why different parts of the buckwheat plant matter, how dehulling and food processing can change the finished ingredient, and why the current Years dog food investigation doesn't mean every food containing buckwheat is unsafe.

Teaching your dog to toilet on command is one of the most useful everyday behaviours you can train. Learn how to teach a reliable wee or poo cue, practise on lead and different surfaces, and make travelling, competitions, puppy training and daily life easier.

Flying with your dog? Start aviation crate training before travel day with our practical 4–8 week programme. Learn how to introduce the crate, build calm duration, practise separation and movement, prepare high-drive, rescue and young dogs, and help your dog feel comfortable in their airline travel crate.

Cabin, hold, accompanied baggage or cargo? Learn what airline pet travel terminology actually means, the difference between AVIH and manifested cargo, where your dog travels and what to expect when flying with a pet.

Planning to fly with your dog from Ireland or the North of Ireland? Discover pet-friendly airline options from Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Shannon, including Loganair from Belfast City, cabin and hold travel, cargo, connections and how to choose the best route for your dog.