DOGS may be man’s best friend but they need a lot of looking after.
Three quarters of new owners admit they are unprepared for the demands of having a pet.
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So how do you get pup to speed without forking out for expensive training?
Try these mutt-have free tips.
A CLASS APART: TikTok star Ben The Vet and Lioness dog owner Bethany England have teamed up with Burns Pet Nutrition and Admiral Pet Insurance to offer a series of free Puppy Parenting classes for new and soon-to-be dog parents.
The virtual classes give dog lovers access to advice from experts including vets, nutritionists, dog trainers and breeders.
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Sign up at burnspet.co.uk/puppyparenting.
PAWFECT PARTNERS: Pets At Home has teamed up with PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie for fun-filled, educational My Pet Pals workshops this half-term.
Kids can come along at 1pm every day from today until October 29 to learn about animals, including different dog breeds and their individual characters.
They will get a PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie character mask, activity sheet, sticker and a certificate of attendance.
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They can also meet the Pets at Home animals — all for free.
Book at petsathome.com.
CLUB TOGETHER: Head to your nearest Pets Corner store every Saturday from 9.30 to 10.30am for a free club.
Puppy Hour is for fully vaccinated pooches under 18 weeks of age.
You can also get ten per cent off all purchases for your puppy during the hour, plus lots of free treats.
Book at petscorner.co.uk.
ASK THE EXPERTS: Animal charities are a great source of advice. Check Blue Cross’s pet advice section at bluecross.org.uk.
Plus The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals has a kids’ pet-themed activity pack to keep mini animal lovers busy during the half-term break.
Download it from the education centre at pdsa.org.uk.
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Deal of the day
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THERE’S a rocking good deal at Dunelm where the Lila chenille chair is down from £179 to £125.30
SAVE: £53.70
Cheap treat
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FOR a sweet-smelling home, Tesco’s Fox & Ivy winter berries boxed candle is £5.
What’s new?
GREENE King Sport App users will have their drinks discount doubled to 20 per cent until October 29.
Not got it? Download the free app before 11pm on Friday to get a credit for a free beer.
Top swap
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FOR happy bath times wrap little ones in the hooded bear baby bath towel £21.20 at babymori.com, or go for Asda’s hooded bear towel £6.
SAVE: £15.20
Leah’s little helper
GET the Toby Carvery app to enjoy £1 kids’ meals when an adult has a main meal.
The offer, available from Monday to Friday, runs until November 3.
Shop & save
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SAVE a tidy sum on Vileda’s Turbo Smart mop and bucket at The Range, down from £28.99 to £20.
SAVE: £8.99
Hot right now
TODAY and tomorrow, spend £35 at Morrisons and get a voucher for 5p off every litre of fuel at its petrol stations.
Redeem by October 30.
PLAY NOW TO WIN £200
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