Behaviour
Toilet training your dog: common problems and how to fix them
Find practical steps to fix toilet training setbacks and support your puppy or dog to toilet confidently in the right place.
Thinking about getting a French Bulldog?
French Bulldogs are popular pets, but we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of their medical needs and the level of care required.
Thinking about getting a Pug?
Pugs are popular pets, but we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of their medical needs and the level of care required.
Thinking about getting a Jack Russell?
Jack Russells make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed and whether they are compatible with their lives
Thinking about getting a Husky?
Huskies make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a Dachshund?
Dachshunds are popular pets, but we frequently see them given up to Battersea because people underestimate the complexities of the breed and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a Cockapoo?
Cockapoos make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed, and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a Cane Corso?
Cane Corsos make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed, and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a Border Collie?
Border Collies make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed, and whether they are compatible with their lives.
Thinking about getting a German Shepherd?
German Shepherds make wonderful pets in the right homes. However, we frequently see them given up to Battersea. This is because people often underestimate the complexities of the breed, and whether they are compatible with their lives.
How to socialise your puppy
Help your puppy grow into a confident, well‑adjusted dog with simple, positive socialisation steps. Learn when to start, what to introduce and how to support your puppy as they explore the world.
How to stop a puppy mouthing or biting
Puppies explore the world with their mouths, so mouthing, nibbling or play biting is a normal part of growing up. Learn how to manage it and what you can realistically expect as your dog grows.
How to toilet train a puppy or dog
Toilet training made simple: clear steps to help your puppy or dog learn where to go.
How to Make a Sensory Garden for Your Dog
Battersea’s volunteers and staff work hard across our three centres to make every dog’s stay with us as enriching as possible, and this includes creating dog-friendly sensory gardens.