<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dogs Be Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogs Be Dogs]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:05:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Cockapoo Puppy Picks Everything Up - It’s Not Random.]]></title><description><![CDATA[“He just picks everything up.” “She steals socks, shoes, anything she can find.” “He won’t listen outside, he’s just too distracted.” And at some point, someone will have told you, “that’s just cockapoos.” But here’s the part most people don’t realise: your cockapoo is a gundog. Yes, really - your cockapoo is a gundog Cockapoos are a cross between two gundog breeds, the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle. Poodles were historically used as retrievers, particularly for waterfowl like ducks and...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/why-your-cockapoo-puppy-is-a-gundog-and-why-that-matters-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ab919fa58f0a255d55976</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:15:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_2d81000c68d342cd8f83204f34414eb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare Your Puppy for Their First Fireworks Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety tips for Fireworks Night Fireworks season can be a tricky time for puppies, especially when it's their first experience of loud bangs and flashing lights. For many, the first time might pass uneventfully, with no signs of fear. But even if your puppy seems fine, it's important to help them associate these sounds positively, to avoid fear issues developing later on. Here's how to make sure your puppy's first fireworks are a positive, or at least manageable, experience. 1. Plan to Stay...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/how-to-prepare-your-puppy-for-their-first-fireworks-seasoncb569e3c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ab4cffa58f0a255d54ec7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:49:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_66ff733be6cf4434b1d05566f8988ccf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Hot to Walk Your Dog? Signs of Heatstroke and What to Do Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Hot is Too Hot? What Every Dog Owner Should Consider... As the summer heats up, we start reaching for the suncream and iced coffee — but what about our dogs? Heatstroke in dogs can develop fast and be fatal if not recognised early. Even the hardiest spaniel or the fittest Labrador is at risk in high temperatures. The good news? With a few tweaks to your routine and some creative enrichment, you can keep your dog safe, stimulated, and happy — without risking their health. In this blog,...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/too-hot-to-walk-your-dog-signs-of-heatstroke-and-what-to-do-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ab2b3fa58f0a255d54a23</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_87bf35d706d9435eb024bd5f1333c137~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treats in dog training]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to select the best treat for your puppy! Treats! This topic comes up again and again — I've done lives, videos, posts, but thought I'd write about it too, as it keeps coming up! A treat is the easiest way to reward your puppy or dog for a job well done! The way dogs learn is "the behaviour that gets rewarded, gets repeated" — so if we reward the desired behaviours, they're going to happen more frequently! So far so good, but what is an acceptable treat? Would my dog not get fat if I treat...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/treats-in-dog-training5650fdad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ab0c4f7b480551f1316d2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:33:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_cc742f8e5011466c8066cce064cd561a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_799,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing a Puppy - The Importance of the Breeder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips on choosing a good breeder for your new puppy You are getting a puppy! What an exciting time! You have made the decision to get a dog, considered the time and financial implications and meticulously researched different breeds. You may have already chosen a name - all that's left is to choose that perfect bundle of fluff to bring home! Now, having worked with several hundred puppies over the last few years, I know that something that is equally, if not more important than choosing the...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/choosing-a-breeder15dd7846</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aaef30e6d4656949bb7cd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:28:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_d671b31e024c460e8479ffa4d83e49ae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crate Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should I crate train my puppy? I am a big fan of crate training (training being the key word!). Some of the benefits of crate training a puppy (or an adult dog) are: It helps with errorless toilet training – for those short periods when you cannot watch your puppy, having them content and resting in the crate really helps. It gives your puppy a portable "safe place" you can take anywhere: try staying with a teething puppy in a hotel room, in a tent, or at the in-laws (where every piece of...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/crate-training4cf7c46f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aad210e6d4656949bb40a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_2aacbf262ee6426b86370663562f8deb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resource guarding prevention in puppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do I stop my dog from resource guarding? What is Resource Guarding, and why is it important to prevent it from developing? Resource guarding is your dog showing aggression (from growling to snapping and even biting) in the presence of resources, or situations associated with resources. The resources that your dog may want to defend will vary from a food bowl/food objects to resting spaces, toys, and 'stolen items', to name a few. Resource guarding is actually a pretty normal behaviour –...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/resource-guarding-prevention-in-puppiesc41fe130</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aab43f7b480551f130ab4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:09:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_d506c9ddce824f6aac798da3ed39d644~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_796,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Thought I’d Made a Huge Mistake”: An Honest Letter to New Puppy Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[I hate my puppy, or Puppy Blues are real! And it’s ok to feel that way! If you’ve ever found yourself sobbing into a tea towel because your puppy’s drawn blood again with those tiny crocodile teeth, or Googling “is it normal to hate my puppy a little bit” at 2am — you are absolutely not alone. I’ve been there. With my youngest, Napa, I vividly remember standing in the kitchen, crying in pain from another bite, frustrated beyond belief, wondering how on earth something so small could flip my...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/puppy-overwhelm-berkshire-supporta5f033fa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aa9572287df678687f196</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_ca146d4c1df6440ba1a381d65c09552e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stop Your Dog Stealing Things (and Why Your Gundog Won't Leave Your Socks Alone)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does my dog steal things? If you share your life with a Labrador, Spaniel, Retriever, Cockapoo or Labradoodle, you may be dealing with some "creative" behaviours. Dog steals things and runs away. Shoes disappear from the hallway. Laundry vanishes from the basket. Your prize flower beds get dug up. Lead walks feel like a tug-of-war. Sound familiar? These aren't signs of a naughty dog. They're signs of a gundog (or gundog cross) doing exactly what they were bred to do — just not in the way...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/how-to-stop-your-dog-stealing-things-and-why-your-gundog-wont-leave-your-socks-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aa78ff7b480551f130211</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:55:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_e000515b2fcc4fbc9aec54168dd5a912~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adolescent Dog Training: Surviving the Teenage Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your once-perfect puppy has started ignoring you, selectively going deaf on walks, and acting like they've forgotten every single thing you taught them. Recall? Gone. Loose lead walking? A distant memory. That reliable little dog you were so proud of? Currently possessed by a teenager. If this sounds familiar, welcome to adolescence. And no, you haven't done anything wrong. What's actually going on Adolescence in dogs roughly spans 6 to 18 months, though it varies by breed and individual....]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/adolescent-dog-training-surviving-the-teenage-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aa40d0e6d4656949b9f9b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_3df5a9f5e0c74866958373d8a2bb3314~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Top 10 Quiet Countryside Walks in West Berkshire and Oxfordshire for You and Your Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfect for dogs that find the world a bit much, and humans who feel the same sometimes. Let's face it – not every dog wants to play chase with every other dog they meet, and not every owner wants a walk that feels like the M25 in rush hour. Sometimes you just want to escape into nature with your dog, soak up some quiet, and enjoy a moment of calm. Especially if you're working on training or your dog finds the hustle and bustle a bit much. These are some of the best dog-friendly walks in West...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/my-favourite-off-the-beaten-track-dog-walks-in-berkshire-oxfordshire26786a2c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aa0852287df678687de24</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_d7176270f15a4af0888934ec704b54a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puppy Biting SOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help! My puppy turned into a shark! Puppy Biting 101 Meet your puppy's needs: Sleep – young puppies need to sleep 16-18 hours a day (tired puppies are cranky!) Food – does your puppy become more "bitey" close to meal times? Check the amount you are feeding is adequate to your puppy's age and weight; how many times a day do you feed your puppy? Puppies under 3 months old would benefit from 4 meals a day, puppies 3-6 months old will benefit from 3 meals a day. Thirst – puppies should have...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/puppy-biting-sos389f3527</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a9e940e6d4656949b9385</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_80f752284835488ebf442785c0c76c5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevention of Separation Anxiety in Puppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[How and When to Introduce and Build on Alone Time As someone who spends a lot of time helping guardians of dogs with Separation Related Behaviours, I wanted to highlight some of the key principles, but also misconceptions about teaching dogs to spend time alone. Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time, but it can also be very stressful, even for experienced owners! One of the reasons is, that when it comes to puppies, everyone seems to have an opinion, internet is filled with...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/prevention-of-separation-anxiety-in-puppies066dc969</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a9c432287df678687d46d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:08:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_d29f03e537fd4f0ebc3f89705051a926~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top tips for living in harmony with your pet Gundog]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Labradors and Cocker Spaniels being two of the top three most popular breeds in the UK, I wanted to share some information about gundogs that may help you understand them a little bit more, and make your life with them more fulfilling. Gundogs are a group of hunting dogs that have been developed over the centuries to assist hunters to find, flush and retrieve game (mainly birds). We bred them to have strong work ethics, stamina and determination. Labradors, spaniels, pointers,...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/top-tips-for-living-in-harmony-with-your-pet-gundog9bc49513</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a98baf7b480551f12e1fe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:57:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_288bca0e846443baa7590e1783f5c050~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say "Yes" to the Dog!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why saying “No” doesn’t work One of my favourite walking places had security guards with dogs all summer. Apparently they’re there to stop people swimming in the lakes — although they’re still there now and it’s really not open-water-swimming weather any more. So a couple of times a week I’d pull up by the security guard’s van, smile, make small talk about the weather and how he works too much (seriously, the same guy was there three weeks running with no breaks), and unload a bundle of three...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/say-yes-to-the-dogd8ee3a77</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4961d20e6d46569498ef05</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:31:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_746958fc4f8a42ad9092c0e94b8495fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 essentials you need before bringing puppy home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Puppy is out of the bag! Meet Napa, our new Stabyhoun puppy! She is coming home in September from an amazing breeder, who uses Puppy Culture protocols. If you want tips on how to select a good breeder, here is a blog I have written on it: Choosing a Breeder There are so many very well marketed gadgets on the market, that it can be overwhelming for a new puppy guardian! Do I need this? Do I need this right now? With so much information out there and "stuff" available, I know it can be...]]></description><link>https://www.dogsbedogs.co.uk/post/12-essentials-you-need-before-bringing-puppy-home1f24a79c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a95c3f7b480551f12d89b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 17:44:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84a684_df82baed43f94dffb4d74aa6a2cd9ef1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nataliyaclark5</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>