Issue: May 26

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Introduction

In this issue of Edition Dog Professionals, we explore the professional responsibilities, psychological pressures, and practical innovations influencing those who work with dogs every day. From safeguarding and data protection, to ageing, training, retail strategy, and industry development, examine the structures behind successful, ethical, and forward-thinking canine businesses.

Contents

  • Data Protection in the Dog Industry: From paper trails to public platforms, why data protection is important for every dog business.
  • Safeguarding: We delve into this, often, overlooked professional responsibility.
  • Safeguarding Children Around Dogs: A practical, real-world safeguarding course, designed specifically for adults responsible for children.
  • The Quiet Advantage: Why structure matters in modern canine businesses.
  • More Than Just a Wholesaler: Why integrated supply is working for the trade.
  • The Psychology of Anticipation: A reflective look at the psychological impact of always living one season ahead in the dog industry.
  • A Matter of Time and Percentages: The statistics of ageing and health.
  • The Big Little Company: Paleo Ridge is often mistaken for a large company, but in reality, they’re a small business with fewer than 50 people behind the scenes. We find out more.
  • How Four Paws is Changing Training: ‘Home from home’ residential training is the future for elite trainers.
  • PATS 2026 Launches Elite Hosted Buyer Programme: This initiative facilitates curated, face-to-face meetings between senior retail buyers and exhibitors to foster deeper industry engagement and high-quality networking.
  • Rosewood Strengthens It’s Battersea Partnership: The brand was the proud sole sponsor of the prestigious Battersea Fundraising Gala.
  • Mackle Petfoods at Interzoo 2026: Showcasing Naturo, Norsh, Cat Club and Brandy ranges, and more.
  • Innocent Hound: Innocent Hound introduce new training range which uses healthy, novel proteins: venison, salmon, tuna, crab and lamb.
  • The Paws Lab: Revolutionising the daily pet care and hygiene market.
  • Stop Losing the Sale: Built for independent retailers. Meet Lisa.
  • Protecting Ageing Joints: A guide to how much exercise your should give senior dogs and how to protect their joints.
  • Nuri Vita Bites: Doodlebone unveils new supplements range with the launch of Nuri Vita Bites.

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