Jessica Downey
As a seasoned writer for PetsRadar with a year of dedicated service, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for all things pets. Her journey into the world of pet writing began after a year of writing for our sister site, Fit&Well, where she shared my love for all things health and wellbeing. However, after spotting too many adorbale dogs on her runs and growing up with a chaotic rescue lurcher she made the move to PetsRadar to write about her love for all things furry.
With a degree in journalism from Cardiff University, she has earned by-lines in esteemed publications like LiveScience, Runner's World, The Evening Express, and Tom's Guide. These experiences have allowed her to build strong connections with experts in the field, including behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians. It's these connections that enable her to provide our readers with the latest, most insightful, and accurate information on pet care, behavior, and well-being.
Through her writing, she aims to empower pet owners to make informed decisions that enrich the lives of their furry companions.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey

Need your puppy to learn the value of staying still and focusing on you? Try this trainer's simple trick
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Getting a new pup that's full of beans is all fun and games until you need to start training them on some basic skills and behaviors

Cat trainer reveals five things to remember when petting a cat - it will help you build a better bond!
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If you don't know the best way to approach a cat and pet it you can learn a thing or two from this feline expert

Dog training is no walk in the park - here are five things to remember when you’re struggling to discipline your pup
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Sometimes dog owners are too hard on themselves and don't give themselves or their dog enough credit

Dog trainer shares three impactful ways to prevent leash pulling - and they're very easy!
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Teaching a dog not to pull on the leash can be exhausting but once you master it, walks will become much more fun

How to teach a puppy to sit
By Jessica Downey published
HOW TO Once you know how to teach a puppy to sit you’ll be a dab hand at training your canine new skills and habits

Teaching your puppy to sit? Trainer reveals it's all about engaging the nose, here's why
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If you don't get anywhere when you ask your puppy to sit you'll want to try out this canine expert's simple solution

Use this dog trainer’s four leash walking rules if you want a better behaved dog on walks
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Teaching your dog how to heel in new environments is a great way to set your walks up for success

Behaviorist shares a simple but effective solution for teaching your puppy to behave better on the leash
By Jessica Downey published
News Grab some puppy food and get ready to show your four legged friend how to walk nicely by your side

Here’s how one dog trainer prevents barking when the doorbell goes - it’s a game-changing solution!
By Jessica Downey published
News Keep your dog calm when the doorbell rings and prevent excessive barking with this trainer's simple training tip

Can cats have peanut butter?
By Jessica Downey published
Advice Spotted your cat eyeing up a jar of PB and wondering can cats have peanut butter? We spoke to a vet to find out…

Do cats know their names?
By Jessica Downey published
Advice Do cats know their names? Find out whether or not your cat responds to your call from recognition or for food…

Trainer reveals one thing we can do for a better behaved dog, and it's ridiculously simple
By Jessica Downey published
News If you feel like you've hit a wall with training your dog then you need to read this trainer's advice

Can't tell when your cat is happy? Behaviorist reveals how you can check, and it's all in the body language
By Jessica Downey published
News Cats can say a lot about how they're feeling without saying anything - one way of reading them is by looking at their body positioning

Dog owners! Here is one surprising thing you should hold back on if you want better results from training
By Jessica Downey published
Advice Rewarding a dog for picking up a new skill or behaving well in a training session is key but so is this trainer's top tip

Got a hyper dog? Trainer reveals how and why you need to teach your dog the ‘place’ command
By Jessica Downey published
News Working on this one trainer tip could help calm down your energetic dog

Tired of your puppy's biting? This trainer's three tips could make all the difference
By Jessica Downey published
News If you want to prevent your puppy from nibbling at your hands and instill good behavior then follow this canine expert's tips

Feline owners! Don't do these four things if you want your cat to live a happy life
By Jessica Downey published
News All cat owners have different approaches to caring for their pets but there are some non-negotiables and this feline expert lays them out

Struggling to teach your puppy loose leash walking? Trainer shares her simple method for success
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Loose leash walking is a great way to feel more in sync with your dog while walking together and a great skill to build on while your pup is still young

Got a needy, unhappy cat? Here's a behaviorist's simple tip for tiring them out
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Having an active cat is all fun and games until you need some time to yourself - here's a good way to burn your cat's energy

Improve communication with your dog and master the 'stay' command with one simple tip from a canine trainer
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Teaching a dog the 'stay' command is no easy feat but it might be made easier if you avoid this common training mistake

Cat behaviorist shares 8 fascinating feline facts to help you better understand your cat
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS There are certain traits and behaviors that are unique to cats and the more we know the better we can bond with them

Trainer shares one reason why your dog still needs a crate even if you don’t think so
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS Crate training is a great way to potty train and supervise a young and excitable pup but it's also extremely useful past this stage - here's why

Trainer reveals one rule every dog owner should use to teach their dog better manners
By Jessica Downey published
NEWS If you have a demanding dog on your hands, this canine expert shares how you can untrain needy behaviors
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