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Articles from Pupio and real pet professionals

Pet care guides, training and health advice, plus help using Pupio.

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How do I get the verified badge?

Upload ID and insurance documents and we will review them.

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Do I need my own website to join Pupio?

No. Your Pupio profile works as your professional presence online.

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How do reviews work on Pupio?

Customers leave reviews on your public profile, and you can reply to each one.

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Will Pupio help me get more customers?

A complete profile with reviews is what turns searches into enquiries.

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What is my Pupio profile address?

Every professional gets a clean, shareable link at pupio.co.uk/pro/your-name.

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How do I send an invoice?

Build a branded PDF invoice from your client list in a couple of minutes.

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Can I list more than one profession?

Yes. Select every service type you offer so you appear in more searches.

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How to choose a dog walker

Nine things to check before you hand over your keys and your dog.

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How much should dog walking cost?

What drives price, and why the cheapest option is rarely the best value.

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Questions to ask a pet sitter before you book

A short checklist to run through before you go away.

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How do client and pet records work?

Keep every client, their pets and your notes in one private place.

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Reading your dog's body language

The small signals dogs give long before a growl.

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How to stop your dog pulling on the lead

Pulling is rewarded by movement. Change what movement means.

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How often should I groom my dog?

Coat type decides your schedule, at home and at the salon.

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Your puppy's first week at home

Sleep, toilet training and doing less than you think.

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Walking dogs safely in hot weather

How to test the pavement, spot heatstroke, and what to do if it happens.

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How to trim your dog's nails without drama

Little and often, and stop before your dog wants you to.

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Separation anxiety: what actually helps

Why leaving them to cry it out makes things worse.

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Pet vaccinations explained

What they cover, when they are given, and why boosters exist.

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Crate training without tears

A crate should be a bedroom, never a punishment.

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Signs your pet needs a vet urgently

When to stop googling and pick up the phone.

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Teaching a reliable recall

Make coming back the best decision your dog ever makes.

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How much should I feed my dog?

Start with the label, then adjust to the body, not the bowl.

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Fleas, worms and ticks: a simple routine

What to treat, how often, and how to remove a tick properly.

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Foods that are toxic to dogs

The list every owner should know by heart.

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Introducing a new cat or dog to your home

Slow, scent-first introductions save months of conflict.

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Enrichment for indoor cats

Vertical space, hunting games and why one litter tray is never enough.

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Travelling with your pet by car

Legal requirements, motion sickness and long-journey planning.

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Dental care for dogs and cats

Most pets over three have dental disease. It is painful and preventable.

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Caring for a senior dog or cat

Small changes that keep older pets comfortable.

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Microchipping and what to do if your pet goes missing

The first hour matters most.

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Why is my cat not using the litter tray?

Almost always medical, stress or tray management, never spite.

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Pet insurance explained

Lifetime, annual and accident-only, and what pre-existing means.

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Is my dog overweight?

A 60 second check you can do at home.

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Do pet owners need a Pupio account?

No. Searching, browsing and contacting professionals is open to everyone.

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How does Pupio search work?

Enter a postcode or town and we show the nearest professionals first.

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Is Pupio free to join?

Yes. Creating a professional profile on Pupio is free.

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How to choose a dog trainer

Methods matter more than qualifications, and both matter more than price.

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Who can join Pupio?

Pupio is open to anyone working professionally with animals, from trainers and walkers to pet accountants.

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How much exercise does my dog need?

A practical guide by age, breed and energy level, plus why sniffing counts.

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Puppy socialisation done properly

Quality of experience beats quantity of encounters.

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Helping pets cope with fireworks

Prepare weeks ahead, and never punish fear.

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How do I create my Pupio profile?

Sign up, add your details, and you are live in a few minutes.

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What is Pupio?

Pupio is the professional network and directory built for pet professionals and the owners who need them.

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How to choose a dog groomer

What to look for in a salon, and the questions most owners forget to ask.

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