In this second staycation special, our host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talks to Dr Huw Stacey, Director of Clinical Service at Vets4Pets, and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Develop

#22 Staycation Special 1: Before and during travel

Jul 26th, 2022 21m

As the school holidays have officially started and the hot weather shows no sign of abating, we thought it would be a good time to update the staycation tips and tricks we shared with you a couple of years ago. In this first staycation special,

#21 Platinum Jubilee - Street Party special!

May 11th, 2022 35m 36s

To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years of service, this summer (June 2022) there is a four-day bank holiday weekend which will culminate in The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5th June. Across the length and breadth of the country, people will be

#20 Your most frequently asked questions answered - Christmas special!

Dec 6th, 2021 40m 19s

Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Pets at Home Puppy Podcast: the podcast that takes genuine frequently asked questions from members of our VIP Puppy & Kitten Club, and puts them to our panel of experts, who give some amazing advi

#19 Your most frequently asked questions answered - Part 2!

Oct 28th, 2021 35m 47s

Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious puppy owners’ questions to the brilliant dog behaviourist and trainer Claire North, who dishes out a plethora of perfect puppy advice. We reached out to our puppy-owning customers, members o

#18 Your most frequently asked questions answered!

Sep 21st, 2021 29m 3s

What’s your puppy trying to tell you? Confused? Don’t be! Are you worried that, when it comes to bringing up your puppy, you’re not doing it right? Don’t be! You’re doing fine!We reached out to our puppy-owning customers, members of the Pets at

#17 2021 Summer special

Aug 9th, 2021 1h

In this episode we speak to Samantha Butler-Davies, the Veterinary Clinical Services Manager at Vets4Pets and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development & Innovation at Pets at Home, about everything any puppy owner needs to know during the

#16 Puppy sleeping habits and training

Mar 9th, 2021 45m 42s

NEW EPISODE! Watching them sleep —legs akimbo, paws paddling — is one of the many joys of living with a puppy. Understanding how and when your puppy likes to sleep means you’ll have a happier time together.“Sleepy time” is the new “me time”. An

#14 Staycationing with your pup - Part 1

Oct 23rd, 2020 21m 4s

Proper preparation will make taking your puppy on holiday a doddle. After all, your puppy’s a part of your family, so it wouldn’t be a family holiday without them!This episode sees your host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine

#15 Staycationing with your pup - Part 2

Oct 23rd, 2020 25m 20s

From a wander down to the local shop, to a holiday on sunnier shores, we commonly take our puppies out and about with us. Our partners in adventure, puppies are great at getting us exploring. Sadly, accidents, illnesses and transport issues are

#13 Vet visits and face coverings advice

Aug 4th, 2020 21m 13s

As pet owners and pet lovers, it’s important that we understand how social distancing and face coverings can affect our furry friends. In this episode of the puppy podcast we are joined by vets, Sam and Huw, from the Vets4Pets team who talk us

#12 Boredom busting and training tips

Jul 16th, 2020 19m 27s

With everything that’s been going on recently, and with a lot of us working from home, on top of the kids being home for the school summer holidays, our pets have become a huge comfort, bringing us love and joy in this current climate. But trai

#11 How to socialise your puppy while social distancing

Jul 16th, 2020 21m 6s

What do you do when you’ve just brought your fluffy bundle of joy home, but can’t do as much as is usually needed to properly socialise your puppy due to social distancing? In this episode our regular expert Claire North from North K9 Dog Train

#10 How to puppy-proof your garden

Jul 16th, 2020 22m 13s

With the summer months now in full swing, chances are we’ll be spending more time in the garden for BBQs, gardening, or just chilling in the sun – hopefully! However, while back gardens are a sanctuary for us, there may be hidden perils for you

#9 Puppy toys special

Mar 3rd, 2020 42m 49s

A puppy's life is filled with simple pleasures. There's you. There's treats. And then there's toys. What makes a toy so special to a puppy? Is it the smell? The texture? The shape? Colour? Size? We get the answers from Claire Gavin, Pets at Hom

#8 Body language and behaviour

Mar 3rd, 2020 38m 41s

In this episode My VIP editor Kate Cornish is joined by Clare North of North K9 Dog Training to give us some training tips and to help us understand certain puppy behaviour. Find out if Claire can help you with your puppy needs by dropping into

#7 Grooming and puppy dental care

Mar 3rd, 2020 47m 36s

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 Pe

#6 Out and about

Mar 3rd, 2020 31m 54s

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

#5 Basic puppy training

Mar 2nd, 2020 20m 38s

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 pup

#4 Puppy nutrition tips

Mar 2nd, 2020 34m 46s

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, VI

#3 First trip to the vet

Mar 2nd, 2020 45m

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, K

#2 Bringing your puppy home

Mar 2nd, 2020 34m 13s

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 i

#1 Thinking about getting a puppy?

Mar 2nd, 2020 34m 23s

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 He

Grooming and puppy dental

Mar 2nd, 2020 47m 36s

Thinking about getting a puppy?

Mar 2nd, 2020 34m 23s

Getting a puppy can be exciting, but there’s lots to think about and prepare for. In our first episode, Kate Cornish, Editor of My VIP, and Head of Pets for Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, chat about all the things you'll need to consider before