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

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Choosing, rehoming and settling in a rescue pet

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EDCH staff member vicky on floor holding paw of husky in paddock
Behaviour & training
Loose-lead walking, recall, reactivity and more.
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Cat eating from a silver bowl
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
Separation anxiety
Behaviour & Training
Recognising and managing distress when your dog is left alone.
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Resource guarding
Resource guarding
Behaviour & Training
Understanding and managing a natural canine behaviour.
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Recall training
Recall training
Behaviour & Training
Training your dog to come back when called — safely and reliably.
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Moving house with a cat
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
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
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
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
Helping your cat decompress
Behaviour & Training
Giving your cat the calm, quiet time they need to feel safe.
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