Finding a name
The UK’s favourite names, British classics and a trainer’s tips to choose one your dog will actually learn.
Canibest: the free guide to life with your dog
Names, behaviour, health and the rules that apply in the UK, written by a professional dog trainer who has worked with thousands of dogs. Straight answers, no scare stories, and always the moment when it is time to call the vet.
Health and behaviour
What a symptom usually means, what you can do at home and when it is time to ring the vet.
Why is my dog shaking? · Dog being sick yellow bile · Why does my dog lick me? · My dog ate chocolate · Toilet training a puppy · Dog pulling on the lead · Dog barking too much · Dog diarrhoea · Dogs and fireworks · Dog years to human years
UK dog law
The rules British owners need to know, kept up to date.
Banned dog breeds and the XL Bully rules (2026 update) · Taking your dog to Europe · Microchipping law · Pet insurance explained
Breeds: French Bulldog in the UK · Most popular dog breeds in the UK
Who writes Canibest?
Canibest was founded in 2006 by Jérôme Mascarin, a qualified dog trainer who has trained more than 5,000 dogs with positive, force-free methods. The French edition has been helping owners in France since then. This UK edition is written for British owners: UK law, UK prices, UK vets and charities.
How we write
Every health article is based on veterinary sources listed at the bottom of the page. We never recommend shock collars or punishment-based training. And when something needs a vet, we say so plainly.
