Puppy Advice Hub

Everything You Need to Raise a Happy, Healthy Puppy

Bringing home a new puppy is one of life's most exciting adventures, but it can also feel overwhelming. From choosing the right food and finding safe treats to toilet training, teething and those first walks, there's a lot to learn.

At Be More Bob, we believe every puppy deserves the best start in life. Our Puppy Advice Hub is packed with practical, honest guidance based on real-life experience helping dog owners choose the right products for their puppies.

Whether you've just welcomed an 8-week-old bundle of fluff or you're navigating the challenges of adolescence, you'll find expert advice to help every step of the way.


Getting Started

If you're preparing for your puppy's arrival, these guides will help you get everything ready.

  • Puppy essentials checklist
  • What to buy before bringing your puppy home
  • Choosing the right collar or harness
  • The best puppy toys for teething
  • Safe puppy treats

Puppy Feeding & Nutrition

Good nutrition lays the foundation for a healthy adult dog.

Explore our guides on:

  • Choosing the right puppy food
  • Healthy natural treats
  • How often should you feed a puppy?
  • Foods puppies should never eat
  • When to change from puppy food to adult food

Teething & Chewing

Chewing is completely normal, but your furniture probably doesn't agree!

Our advice includes:

  • Best natural puppy chews
  • Safe teething treats
  • How to stop destructive chewing
  • Puppy enrichment ideas

Walking & Harness Advice

Every puppy is different, and choosing the right walking equipment makes a huge difference.

Learn about:

  • When puppies can start walking
  • Choosing the right puppy harness
  • Harness fitting guide
  • Lead training tips
  • Best harnesses for different breeds

Training & Behaviour

Training starts from day one.

Browse advice on:

  • Toilet training
  • Crate training
  • Socialisation
  • Puppy biting
  • Jumping up
  • Recall training
  • Walking nicely on a lead

Health & Wellbeing

While your vet should always be your first port of call for medical concerns, we can help you understand common puppy care topics.

Read more about:

  • Flea and tick prevention
  • Worming
  • Sensitive stomachs
  • Looking after growing joints
  • Keeping your puppy safe during hot weather
  • Winter puppy care

Breed-Specific Puppy Advice

Every breed develops differently.

We're building guides covering popular breeds including:

  • Cockapoo puppies
  • Labrador puppies
  • Cocker Spaniel puppies
  • Golden Retriever puppies
  • French Bulldog puppies
  • Dachshund puppies
  • Border Collie puppies

Our Favourite Puppy Products

We've spent years helping owners choose products that suit their puppies - not just what's fashionable.

Some of our favourite puppy essentials include:

  • Natural training treats
  • Long-lasting puppy chews
  • Comfortable harnesses
  • Soft leads
  • Enrichment toys
  • Lick mats
  • Slow feeders

Why Trust Be More Bob?

We're an independent family-run pet shop with a passion for helping dogs live healthier, happier lives.

Every recommendation we make is based on products we'd happily use with our own dogs and the conversations we have with customers every day. We focus on practical advice, quality products and honest recommendations rather than simply selling what's popular.

As our Puppy Advice Hub grows, we'll continue adding new guides to help you through every stage of puppyhood, from those first sleepless nights to your dog's first birthday.

Happy reading and remember, you can always message us if you need help or advice.