Advice

Expert, practical advice from the team at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home - training, behaviour, health and settling in, for every dog and cat.

Dog advice

Training, behaviour, health and more

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Cat advice

Settling in, enrichment, health and more

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Adoption advice

Choosing, rehoming and settling in a rescue pet

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Behaviour & training

Loose-lead walking, recall, reactivity and more.

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Diet & health

Feeding, weight, first aid and staying well.

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Seasonal advice

Fireworks, hot weather and festive safety.

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Adoption

Thinking of adopting? What to expect.

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Litter trays

Behaviour & Training

Toileting outside the litter tray is a common issue that can appear when the litter tray set up is not quite right. Here’s our advice to find the ideal litter tray set up for your cat.

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Separation anxiety

Behaviour & Training

Recognising and managing distress when your dog is left alone.

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Resource guarding

Behaviour & Training

Understanding and managing a natural canine behaviour.

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Recall training

Behaviour & Training

Training your dog to come back when called — safely and reliably.

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Moving house with a cat

Behaviour & Training

How to keep your cat calm and settled through a house move.

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Lead work and harnesses

Behaviour & Training

Choosing the right kit and teaching your dog to walk nicely on the lead.

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Introducing your dog to new pets

Behaviour & Training

Tips for a calm, happy introduction when you grow your family.

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Helping your dog decompress

Behaviour & Training

Giving your dog the space and time they need to settle and relax.

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Helping your cat decompress

Behaviour & Training

Giving your cat the calm, quiet time they need to feel safe.

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