Guides
Real answers for horse, dog and cat owners.
Practical guides written from actual yard and home experience — the same questions MyGroom was built to answer.
Fireworks and horses: Bonfire Night safety
A practical plan for stabled or turned-out horses: what to check beforehand and what to do on the night.
Read the guide →Fireworks and pets: keeping dogs and cats calm
Before, during and after the display, plus when to speak to your vet.
Read the guide →Clocks gone back? Reset your winter routine
Dark evenings, rugs, visibility and safety for horse and dog owners.
Read the guide →How to choose the right rug weight
A clip-by-clip, temperature-by-temperature guide to day and night rugging — plus the mistakes that lead to a sweaty or shivering horse.
Read the guide →How much hay does a horse need per day?
The bodyweight-based formula vets and nutritionists actually use, with a calculator to work out your own horse's daily forage.
Read the guide →How long should you walk your dog?
Daily exercise guidelines by size, breed energy level and age — and the signs your dog is getting too little or too much.
Read the guide →Dog recall training: a week-by-week plan
Reliable recall isn't one breakthrough — it's small reps done in the right order. Here's the order, day by day.
Read the guide →New puppy or rescue dog: first-weeks checklist
Settling in, the legal basics, and a routine that sticks — whether it's a puppy or a rehomed adult.
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