Jessica Downey
Jessica brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for all things pets. Her journey into the world of pet writing began after a year of writing for our sister site, Fit&Well, where she shared her love for all things health and wellbeing. However, after spotting too many adorable dogs on her runs and growing up with a chaotic rescue lurcher she made the move to PetsRadar to write about her love for all things furry.
With a degree in journalism from Cardiff University and PPA-accreditation, she has earned bylines in esteemed publications like PetsRadar, Fit&Well, LiveScience, Runner's World, The Evening Express, and Tom's Guide. These experiences have allowed her to build strong connections with experts in the field, including behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians. It's these connections that enable her to provide our readers with the latest, most insightful, and accurate information on pet care, behavior, and well-being.
Through her writing, she aims to empower pet owners to make informed decisions that enrich the lives of their furry companions.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey

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Advice Knowing how to stop a dog from pooping in the crate is an important lesson for anyone who has a pup that hasn’t quite grasped that they can’t use their crate as a toilet

By Jessica Downey Published
News Discover the five simple steps that will transform your dog's leash behavior for good - with expert advice from the Naked Dog Trainer

By Jessica Downey Published
News Leash pulling is something all canine owners will want to put an end to early on and this trainer shares how it's done

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Here's how to avoid biting and aggression when you place down your puppy's food bowl or treats

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS You'll never walk up a set of stairs the same again after reading this canine expert's advice

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS This DIY nail filing solution is an excellent way to keep your dog's nails intact without distressing them

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Avoid the stress of stressing your dog out when you have visitors over and just tell them one of these polite lines

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Going on a trip with a reactive dog doesn't have to be a total nightmare when you listen to this expert trainer's advice

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS A dog not responding to their own name can be troublesome so this trainer shares how a fun way to get your dog's attention back

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Getting a new pup that's full of beans is all fun and games until you need to start training them on some basic skills and behaviors

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS If you don't know the best way to approach a cat and pet it you can learn a thing or two from this feline expert

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Sometimes dog owners are too hard on themselves and don't give themselves or their dog enough credit

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Teaching a dog not to pull on the leash can be exhausting but once you master it, walks will become much more fun

By Jessica Downey Published
HOW TO Once you know how to teach a puppy to sit you’ll be a dab hand at training your canine new skills and habits

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS If you don't get anywhere when you ask your puppy to sit you'll want to try out this canine expert's simple solution

By Jessica Downey Published
NEWS Teaching your dog how to heel in new environments is a great way to set your walks up for success

By Jessica Downey Published
News Grab some puppy food and get ready to show your four legged friend how to walk nicely by your side

By Jessica Downey Published
News Keep your dog calm when the doorbell rings and prevent excessive barking with this trainer's simple training tip

By Jessica Downey Published
Advice Spotted your cat eyeing up a jar of PB and wondering can cats have peanut butter? We spoke to a vet to find out…

By Jessica Downey Published
Advice Do cats know their names? Find out whether or not your cat responds to your call from recognition or for food…

By Jessica Downey Published
News If you feel like you've hit a wall with training your dog then you need to read this trainer's advice

By Jessica Downey Published
News Cats can say a lot about how they're feeling without saying anything - one way of reading them is by looking at their body positioning

By Jessica Downey Published
Advice Rewarding a dog for picking up a new skill or behaving well in a training session is key but so is this trainer's top tip
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