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Dear small humans
The lovely team at Balkan Underdogs have matched me with your family because I’ve been around children in Serbia, they are so kind and playful, and I have lots of fun with them.

Balkan Underdogs
Jun 16 min read


Brucellosis
If you or your vet do have any concerns, please speak to the team and we can ensure that you have all the information that you need and...

Balkan Underdogs
Feb 115 min read


Introducing a new dog to resident dogs
Introducing a new dog to resident dogs can feel overwhelming at first, but careful planning and patience are key...

Libby Waterhouse
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Training series: How to keep your dog calm during fireworks
Fireworks can be a source of anxiety for many dogs, but with the right preparation and care, you can help your dog feel more secure and rela
Dawn Miles
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Training series: Toilet Training an Adult Dog
There are many reasons why an adult dog may soil inside the house. They may have missed out on toilet training as a puppy, or they may have

Janey Coates
Feb 10, 20244 min read


Training series: Travelling in a Car
by Janey Coates , a PreCert CCAB Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (01402) BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare ABTC...

Janey Coates
Sep 28, 20234 min read


Training series: Leave it!
Teaching a dog a leave is a useful and incredibly important cue. Dog’s by their very nature are scavengers and explore the world with...

Janey Coates
Sep 28, 20234 min read


Training series: Barking!
by Janey Coates, a PreCert CCAB Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (01402) BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare ABTC...

Janey Coates
Sep 28, 20233 min read


When Rainbow Bridge Calls
By Anna Nicola, web team blogger Trigger warning: Themes of death, depression, grief, loss, mental illness If you have recently lost a...

Anna Nicola
Jul 2, 20238 min read


Home checks!
How they work- how to prepare for one! Before you can adopt a Balkan Underdogs cat or dog, a home check must take place to ensure the...

Sharon Muir
Mar 27, 20234 min read


The Waiting Game
Sonia Vaquera volunteers as part of our BU web team and is currently waiting for her new adopted pupstar Lia. Adopting an overseas pup...

Sonia Vaquera
Jan 14, 20234 min read


FIRST AID FOR PETS
Medical life or death emergencies. It's something no one ever wants to think about, yet it's something every pet parent can benefit from...

Sharon Muir
Jan 14, 20234 min read


Traditions with your furry friends
Hello everyone from Evie and Tracey. Well the year is whizzing away and we are now hurtling to Christmas with all the trimmings. We though
Tracey Secker
Dec 18, 20224 min read


Winter Appeal
Winters in Serbia are harsh and deadly, reaching sub-zero temperatures. Every year we run our Winter Appeal to ensure that we have extra...

Balkan Underdogs
Oct 29, 20223 min read


Halloween Time has arrived!
Spooky time has arrived, streets and houses get decorated with that spooky touch. Pumpkins get carved with scary faces, and we start...

Sonia Vaquera
Oct 28, 20223 min read


Problem barking
Barking is a natural behavior and is something that dogs need to do. But there are steps we can take to minimize those moments of excessive

Frankie Howard
Jun 19, 20216 min read


Why adopt a senior dog!
In this post we want to draw your attention to our often overlooked senior pups.

Balkan Underdogs
Apr 10, 20213 min read


One of our young rescuers
Nemanja is the son of Vlada, who owns a pension on the outskirts of Belgrade which is exclusively used for Balkan Underdogs rescues.

Nemanja Stepanovic
Mar 25, 20213 min read


Training series: Separation anxiety
Yappy Valentine's Day! Please don't ever leave me...not even if you have to go to the bathroom! Sound familiar? For Valentine's Day we...

Frankie Howard
Feb 12, 202112 min read


Healthy diet- understanding bio-available foods
A bio-available diet looks at the best possible way to offer your dog a food which is closest to its natural needs as specie.

Anna Nicola
Jan 7, 20217 min read
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