Guides

Drying coats for cockapoos and other doodles

How to size a drying coat for a cockapoo, cavapoo or other doodle, dry a curly coat without causing mats, and brush it once it's dry.

Drying coats for labradors and golden retrievers

How to choose and use a drying coat for a labrador or golden retriever: L or XL by weight and chest, drying a dense double coat, the car routine and...

Drying coats for cocker and springer spaniels

How to choose a drying coat for a cocker or springer spaniel: sizing by weight, drying wet ears and feathering, and a simple routine for after the walk.

Can you put a harness over a dog coat or robe?

Harness over or under a coat? The pros and cons of each, coats with harness holes or built-in harnesses, drying robes in the car, and how to check the fit...

Harness vs collar: which is right for your dog,...

Why a harness is usually kinder for walking, why UK law still requires a collar with an ID tag in public, and what the £5,000 harness fine headlines got wrong.

How to get dog hair off car seats and out of th...

How to lift dog hair off cloth and leather car seats and out of the boot carpet, and how to stop so much getting in next time.