Help and Advice

Help and advice on dog training, behaviour, care and our Dog School from our experts. Using research to find the best way to understand dogs and train them.

How can we help you?

Help and advice on dog training, behaviour, care and our Dog School from our experts. Using research to find the best way to understand dogs and train them.

Getting or buying a dog

Having a dog can be a great but it is also a very big commitment, so before getting a dog you should carefully consider what kind of dog you get, and where you get it from.

See Getting or buying a dog

Preparing your pup for post-lockdown life

From avoiding separation anxiety to preparing your dog for social settings, find out how you can help your four-legged friend navigate this new normal and make the transition as easy and stress-free as possible.

See Preparing your pup for post-lockdown life

Our outreach projects

Hope Project

Our Hope Project provides help with the cost of veterinary treatment for any dog whose owner is homeless
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Freedom Project

Our Freedom Project is a dog fostering service for people who are fleeing domestic abuse. Find out more and to see how you can help.
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Behaviour

Understanding and appreciating the behaviour of dogs underlies everything we do at Dogs Trust. As every dog lover knows, each dog is a unique individual, with their own quirks, delights and challenges!

See Behaviour

Dog care

Information on buying a dog, keeping your dog healthy and happy and other very helpful advice for your dog care needs.

See Dog care

Dog training

We want to help dog owners to form a life-long bond with their dogs, have a good understanding of the behaviour of their dog and avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to problem behaviours.

See Dog training

Dog School

Dogs Trust Dog School’s experienced trainers aim to provide high quality, welfare friendly advice on dog training and behaviour during our fun, educational classes.

See Dog School

Our research

Research is an important part of Dogs Trust's work - it helps us ensure that our policies and practices are based in evidence, and we are doing the best we can for the dogs in our care.