Gemma Glover

We often talk about how enrichment can have benefits for our pets, it’s fun, it’s relaxing and can help keep them occupied while we’re busy with boring human things like work! But did you know enrichment can be more than just a bit of fun for our pets? It can help build confidence which is […]

When it comes to designing your furniture it is important to have functionality in mind. This is a key factor in terms of how your piece will work for both your pet and your home. In this article we discuss the areas for consideration when it comes to creating your own bespoke furniture with us. 

There are a number of reasons why dog crates are used. We find many differing opinions around crating a dog, however many breeders, trainers and veterinarians will recommend crate training from a young age. In this article we are going to discuss some of the reasons why dog crates are used and how they can […]

When choosing what size dog crate you need, it’s important to factor in a few elements. First and foremost, your dog’s needs must come first. However you’ll also need to consider how their new crate will fit in your home. In this article we’ll outline the key factors you’ll need to consider when deciding what […]

We love giving your bespoke dog furniture inspiration. There is no better way to do this than to share what we have recently designed and built for customers. The three dog crate furniture pieces below provide cosy safe spaces for dogs whilst complementing owners homes. We do also build for other pets and if you […]

If you’re thinking of adding in a second dog to your family, you may be thinking about all the things you’ll need to purchase ahead of their arrival. Of course, there are some things dogs are able to share, such as water bowls and toys but what about larger items like beds? With the cost […]

At The Pet Carpenter we are always busy creating beautiful furniture to provide safe spaces for pets that complement owners homes. In this article we highlight our customers recent pet bedroom designs for dogs and small pets to help provide you with bespoke pet furniture inspiration.

The Pet Carpenter team have been enjoying the summer sunshine recently, but for our dogs we know it’s not always as fun. Keeping our pets cool is always our top priority and while we know our pups love to settle down out of the sun, in their crates with a cool mat and snooze we […]

Crate training your dog can feel like a daunting task at first, especially if it’s your first pet! It’s an exciting time but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed but just how much choice there is currently in the pet product market. Fortunately we’ve put together a list of what to put inside a dog crate. […]

There’s a common misconception that dogs can’t and shouldn’t live in flats. Often this is assumed based on the idea that by living in an apartment you don’t have access to outdoor space so it’s unfair to have a dog. Of course, this isn’t strictly true. However, there are a few things you need to […]

The Pet Carpenter is a family business based in Devon. Community has always been at the core of everything we do. We take pride in how close our team have become since we started in 2020. Now we’re back up and running in our fancy new workshop, we thought it was high time we introduce […]

We’ve had a fair few members of The Pet Carpenter team moving house with their dogs over the last few weeks, so we asked them what they and their pups thought of the process and what, if anything, they’d change next time. Here are some of the team’s top tips for moving house with dogs!

Beth Walker, Registered Veterinary Nurse, and founder of Enriching Paws, joins us to discuss the topic of ‘are raised raised feeding bowls good for dogs? Find out more from Beth below:  Raised feeding bowls are a style of feeding station. They involve a dog bowl with a form of stand to elevate its position and raise the […]

We believe crate training is a personal choice between new owners and their pups. While it doesn’t always suit all families, there are some great benefits to crate training. If you’re welcoming a new pup soon and have decided to learn how crate train a puppy, here are some of our recommendations! For a more […]

Considering crate training but not sure what you’ll need?  With so many different types of dog crate available, it can be confusing to know where and how to begin! Thankfully we’ve compiled this dog crate guide to help you get started on your crate training journey.

We are incredibly pleased to announce some exciting company news of success for The Pet Carpenter from the Devon Elevation Fund.

We have been designing and building unique pet bedroom furniture for just over two years. As we have evolved so has the way you can shop and design with The Pet Carpenter. We always work to improve the ways in which you can design and create your own pet bedroom furniture and so we have […]

Crate training has experienced a steady increase in popularity over the last decade. Despite its many benefits, there are still some negative connotations with crates and crate training. At The Pet Carpenter we’ve experienced the benefits of crate training with our own dogs and are passionate about providing functional and stylish pet bedrooms for crate […]

It’s safe to say it’s been a hectic few months behind the scenes at The Pet Carpenter! From forced closures to insurance claims, we’ve been trying our best to get back to businesses as quickly and smoothly as possible. Here’s a quick rundown of our progress so far, as well as what we have planned […]

With warmer weather and the promise of spring on the horizon, we thought we’d share some of our favourite Devon date ideas for dog lovers. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s with your partner and pups or treat your dog to an extra scenic adventure, there’s so much you can enjoy right here in Devon!

With the festive season fast approaching, we’ve rounded up all our favourite Christmas gift ideas for dogs and dog owners. Spending on gifts for pets is expected to skyrocket this year, thanks in part to the increase in pet ownership in households across the UK. Our Christmas gift ideas for dogs and dog owners focuses on […]

As Christmas approaches it’s time to consider all those ‘must do’ festive activities. In this blog we thought we’d share a full ‘advent calendar’ style ‘bucket list’ to work through this festive season with your four legged friend! Get your pup their very own advent calendar to countdown to Christmas. Whether you’ve opted to fill your […]

It can be tricky to estimate how much a new dog might affect your finances. Even more so if you haven’t owned one before! Owning a pet is often considered ‘expensive’ but what does that really mean? What will you have to budget for when welcoming your four legged friend into the family? What’s the […]

We are heartbroken to tell you that The Pet Carpenter’s workshop was devastated by fire in the early hours of Wednesday 27th October. We would like to thank the fire service, police, the local community and our amazing team for their assistance, help and offers of support at this difficult time. We are working with the […]