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.