This week we chat to Taylor Gathercole, founder of Fettle Pets, a Suffolk company making whole food supplements for active and working dogs. 

Taylor tells us how Fettle started out making supplements for every dog, then switched a year ago to focus on active, sporting and working dogs: canicross, bikejor, agility, flyball, gun dogs and big hiking dogs. He trains his flat-coated retriever Inca for the shooting field, and his partner Amber does canicross, so he lives in both worlds. Fettle uses whole foods rather than synthetic extracts, and Taylor explains what "nutrient synergy" means for your dog

Fettle have just launched a free quiz called What Does Your Dog Need?

It asks about your dog's diet, activity, age and any niggles, then gives you a score out of 100 and the top three things to focus on. Michelle and Louise are doing it too.

Take the quiz here

Share your dog's score with us on Instagram or Facebook!

Fettle Trails canicross race

Fettle are hosting their own canicross race in February 2027 in Norfolk, with 5k and 10k routes through parkland and woodland around a lake.

Race details

Listener offer

15% off for listeners
Code: CANIXPOD15

Or click here to visit the Fettle Pets website and apply the code automatically

Free Nutrition for Canicross Guide

A free guide on fuelling and recovery for canicross dogs (free with email sign-up)

Find Fettle

Website: fettlepets.com

Instagram and Facebook: @fettlepets

Also stocked in around 300 independent pet shops. Use the stockist finder on their website to support your local one.

 

As always, check with your vet before you change your dog's diet or start a supplement, especially if they're on medication or have a health condition.