Responsible Pet Ownership

Click-2-Heel reveal campaign for National Pet Month

Click-2-Heel, a dog and puppy training business has announced a month-long initiative to run alongside National Pet Month from 1 April to 3 May 2021.   Click-2-Heel’s National Pet Month campaign will take a closer look at the issue of dog theft, highlight the role of service and wellness dogs and…

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Can premiumisation save the petcare sector from the dog house?

We’ve always been a nation of pet lovers in the UK, but never has that been made more apparent than by the pet ownership boom we saw over lockdown.  Half of all households are now home to a furry, feathered, slimy or scaly friend. They’ve become even more entwined with…

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Government scraps Tenancy Agreement banning pets

The government has announced it will be scrapping a new Tenancy Agreement which would have allowed landlords to enforce a “blanket ban” on pets. Under the new agreement, consent for pets will be the default position and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written…

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A look back at the pet industry in 2020

2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, not least for the pet industry. This year, COVID-19 restrictions have brought a renewed enthusiasm for pet ownership across the country, as many turned to animals as their stay-at-home companions. On top of this, the industry is booming, but the sudden…

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The humanisation of the pet industry

What does ‘humanisation of the pet industry’ mean? By many, pets are seen and treated like family members. Owners want happy and healthy lives for their pets as much as they do for their children, and this has seen the emergence of new products and trends in the industry, with…

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PetPanion seeks pet trade partners for new programme

PetPanion has announced it is searching for pet trade product and service providers to join its new owner rewards programme.  It comes as the app has launched its new wellness score feature. Developed in conjunction with the University of Surrey, the feature “addresses all the areas new and existing dog…

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How pet retailers and brands can learn and adapt after Covid-19

Monitor consumer behaviour and adapt accordingly It’s more important than ever to closely monitor consumer behaviour. As expected, there has been a massive shift to online retail, both with direct to consumer, and via retail sites, with consumers taking advantage of the ability to order and have it delivered direct…

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Petplan teams up with TiksPac to fight dog fouling

Petplan, the pet insurance company, has partnered with TiksPac to help local communities reduce dog fouling. The deal with the international waste specialists and several local authorities, will lead to the installation of 100 dog waste bag dispenser stations across the south east of England. The stations, which feature Petplan…

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TV chef Lisa Faulkner joins Royal Canin for new canine range

To support the launch of its new Canine Care Nutrition range, Royal Canin has enlisted the support of TV chef and actress Lisa Faulkner to help drive brand awareness and education about pet owner feeding habits. Royal Canin also appointed consumer PR agency Full Volume to devise and deliver the…

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Petplan partners with Tikspac to provide 100 dog waste bag stations

As part of Petplan’s investment to help promote responsible pet ownership, the insurer has partnered with sustainable dispenser station company Tikspac to launch 100 new stations. Through offering free biodegradable waste bags they will provide dog owners with an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their dog waste. The stations…

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