Articles by Catherine Renton
Catherine Renton
Catherine Renton is a writer based in Edinburgh whose work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Refinery29, and the Guardian, among others. When she's not writing, she is tending to the every whim of her cocker spaniel Bonnie, who loves belly rubs, people and chasing squirrels.
- behaviour
The Internet’s Divided: Should You Wear Headphones When Walking Your Dog?
How to make sure you’re not missing any cues and that you both stay safe
How to make sure you’re not missing any cues and that you both stay safe
- health
Can CBD Oil Help Anxious Dogs? Here’s What Science Says
Can CBD be the calming answer your anxious dog needs? Dive into the latest research and see how it could help
Can CBD be the calming answer your anxious dog needs? Dive into the latest research and see how it could help
- behaviour
Is Your Pup ‘Neophobic’? These Are The Signs To Look Out For
Help your dog overcome the fear of the unknown
Help your dog overcome the fear of the unknown
- lifestyle
Should You Walk Your Dog In a Cemetery?
People are questioning not just if you’re allowed to walk your dog in a graveyard, but whether you should
People are questioning not just if you’re allowed to walk your dog in a graveyard, but whether you should
- behaviour
How to Toilet Train a Puppy in a Flat With No Outdoor Space
Just ’letting them out in the garden’ isn't an option for everyone, especially in this economy
Just ’letting them out in the garden’ isn't an option for everyone, especially in this economy
- lifestyle
Face Tattoos or Coloured Hair? You’re Just What Guide Dogs Need
People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what’s involved...
People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what’s involved...
- lifestyle
Where to Get Help If You’re Struggling to Afford Your Pet
If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start
If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start
- behaviour
AI Discovers 5 Different Dog Personalities – Which One is Your Pup?
A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal
A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal
- behaviour
How Do I Know If My Dog Is Afraid of the Dark?
If your dog is reluctant to go outside in the evening (or 4pm as it’s known in winter), there might be a good reason
If your dog is reluctant to go outside in the evening (or 4pm as it’s known in winter), there might be a good reason