Sara Walker
Sara is a freelance journalist and copywriter of many years’ experience with a lifelong love of animals. She’s written for a range of magazines and websites on subjects varying from pet care to travel. A horse rider since the age of five, she’s currently a full time pet slave to horse Blue and gorgeous, goofy English Springer Spaniel Olly. Adorable Olly has a huge sense of adventure and no sense of direction, keeping Sara on her toes.
Latest articles by Sara Walker

Trainer shares top mistake new puppy owners make and the solution is simple but brilliant for bettering behavior
By Sara Walker published
News If you’re the proud owner of a new puppy then this simple tip from a trainer may save your sanity

Dog trainer debunks five myths every owner needs to know about using shock collars to better behavior
By Sara Walker published
News At your wits' end with trying to train a dominant or unpredictable dog? Here's what you should know before considering using a shock collar...

Want the perfect pooch when guests come over? Trainer shares four easy tips to set up success with visitors
By Sara Walker published
News Is your dog a grade A student on his own but unreliable in company? Follow these simple tips for perfect party manners

I tried clicker training with my spaniel and had a breakthrough moment
By Sara Walker published
FEATURE Need a way to communicate clearly with a distractible dog? Clicker training could be the answer

Why your cat is stealing food and how to stop him?
By Sara Walker last updated
Advice If your cat is stealing food and you want to put an end to it we have the answers

Five rawhide alternatives for dogs with pros and cons
By Sara Walker last updated
Advice Looking for some tasty rawhide alternatives for dogs? We asked a vet to share their thoughts on everything from bones to antlers

Dog trainer reveals we’ve been holding the leash wrong all this time, here’s why
By Sara Walker published
NEWS This trainer's tip explains how holding the leash can improve your dog's behavior

Ready, steady, shred! Try this trainer’s top tip to control your dog’s shredding behavior
By Sara Walker published
NEWS If your pooch loves to shred anything he can get his teeth into you’ll know how frustrating it can be. Find out how to control this behavior with this just one tip.

Watch: Trainer reveals how we’ve all probably been greeting dogs wrong... until now
By Sara Walker published
NEWS Think you're a dog person? Here's 5 ways you shouldn't greet a pooch

Watch the moment this sweet cat discovers there’s a new baby in the house
By Sara Walker published
News Viral video of a curious cat checking out the new member of the family gets over 15M views

'Chief Fluff Officer' wanted: Your dog could earn $10,000 a year as a pet influencer
By Sara Walker published
News Is your pup a natural in front of the camera? If so, they may just be in with a chance of becoming the next Chief Fluff Officer for doggy gift company Yappy.

Woman shocked to discover contractor had plastered her cat into the wall during house renovations
By Sara Walker published
News Stripes the cat was found inside a wall after a contractor accidentally locked the adventurous kitty in

Dogs in ghost costumes is the only pet trend you need to know about this Halloween
By Sara Walker published
News Pet parents have been creating the spookiest ghost photoshoots with their dog

10 dog-friendly pumpkin patches in the US to visit this fall
By Sara Walker published
Advice Fall (including Thanksgiving and Halloween) should be fun for all the family. We’ve tracked down 10 dog-friendly pumpkin patches to visit with your furry friends

Ana de Armas’ own dog Elvis plays Marilyn Monroe’s pet in Netflix biopic
By Sara Walker published
News Meet Elvis, Ana de Armas' own dog who is the spitting image of Marilyn Monroe's beloved pet Maf

Pouncey the cat cruises in his very own heated bike basket and the Internet can't get enough
By Sara Walker published
News Pouncey’s human Adam created the heated bike basket to keep his pet warm on their adventures together

6 hilarious snaps from the 2022 Comedy Pet Photography Awards that prove pets are the best
By Sara Walker published
News The 2022 Comedy Pet Photography Awards are back for another year, celebrating all that’s cute, quirky, funny and adorable about our pets

Cat rings doorbell to be let in after going missing for days
By Sara Walker published
News Lilly the cat had a surprise in store for her owner when she returned after an absence of several days

Why is my bird biting me? And how to stop it
By Sara Walker published
Advice Ouch! If your pet bird is biting you, it can really hurt. Find out what’s causing this unwanted behavior and how to prevent it

Woman insists her dog helps pay the bills: "Literally pays my rent"
By Sara Walker published
News According to owner Ally Floth, Tank the Chocolate Labrador ‘literally pays her rent’ after becoming a social media star

Why do dogs kick after pooping? What's normal and not
By Sara Walker published
Advice If you’ve noticed your dog kicking back after pooping, you may be wondering about this seemingly strange behavior. Read on to find out what’s going on

Deaf Pit Bull makes friends for life with teenager who is gradually losing his hearing
By Sara Walker published
News Deaf Pit Bull mix Dave has found the perfect home with an autistic teenager who is gradually losing his hearing

Emotional support alligator could become America’s Favorite Pet
By Sara Walker published
News Emotional support animals come in all shapes and sizes as WallyGator the alligator proves
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