dog training

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioural challenges faced by dog owners. It happens when a dog becomes anxious or distressed when left alone or separated from their owner. Typical signs of separation anxiety in dogs include: These behaviours often stem from fear, uncertainty or over-attachment. Sometimes, it […]

Wondering which dog crate is best for your pet? From metal crates to bespoke pet furniture, we explore every option for crate training, travel, and long-term comfort, plus expert insights and sizing tips. Why the Right Crate Matters Whether you’re crate training a puppy, helping an anxious rescue settle in, or looking for a stylish […]

Living with more than one dog can be incredibly rewarding, but it also brings unique challenges. Each dog has different needs depending on age, energy levels, and personality. When managed thoughtfully, a multi-dog household can be calm, connected, and enriching for everyone involved. This article explores how structure, boundaries, and confinement tools like crates and […]

At The Pet Carpenter, we believe in helping dogs thrive by creating spaces that support their comfort and security. Understanding what dogs need to be happy and healthy is at the heart of responsible dog ownership. This is why we’re encouraging puppy parents to join the Generation Pup Study. This long-term research project is helping […]

At The Pet Carpenter, our passion has always been about more than just beautiful pet furniture. It’s about building homes where pets and people live together in harmony. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our new affiliation with Kids Around Dogs (KAD). An award-winning association dedicated to supporting families and schools in helping children […]

Helping Your Dog Feel Safe, Secure, and Emotionally Balanced At The Pet Carpenter, we believe every dog deserves a space where they feel completely at ease. That’s why we advocate for Gift Crate Confidence—a philosophy that ensures your dog sees their crate not as a restriction, but as a supportive, comforting space designed to nurture […]

At The Pet Carpenter, we’re passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of dogs while helping pet owners create harmonious living spaces through our offering of dog crate furniture. That’s why we were thrilled to join Anna Webb on her podcast, A Dog’s Life, to explore how dog crate furniture can support your dog’s wellbeing […]

This week has been an interesting one as with two simple social posts, nothing out of the ordinary or unusual for us, both our Instagram and TikTok have blown up! And when I say blown up I mean millions of people from across the world are finding our work and commenting on what we do. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crate training is a way of introducing your dog to their own kennel or crate in order to help them to see it as a safe and familiar space. But some people still regard a crate as ‘a cage’. Daryl Cook, the owner of Devon Dog Training, explains why having a crate is the best […]