Dogs

What Really Happens Before Your Pet's Food Reaches the Bowl

Whether you choose dry kibble, wet food or fresh meals for your pet, it's easy to focus on the ingredients listed on the packaging. But long before that food reaches your shopping basket, it goes through a carefully controlled manufacturing process designed to ensure every meal is safe, nutritious and consistent.

The importance of this process is growing. According to the European Pet Food...

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One in three pups get sick or die in first year as convenience culture 'cancer' exposed in new research

Convenience culture is fuelling a puppy welfare crisis, according to new research released today (21 August) by The Kennel Club, which shows almost a third (31%) of puppies get sick or die in their first year, and four in ten owners (40%) fear they bought from a puppy farm after spending little time researching.

The statistics, released as part of The Kennel Club's 'Be Puppywise'...

Cockapoo saved from harm by harness in road accident

A relieved driver has revealed how a car safety harness saved her puppy from serious injury in a frightening road accident.

Chloe Arbuckle was stationary and waiting to pull onto a roundabout when her car was suddenly ploughed into from behind by another vehicle.

The force of the crash threw Chloe forward – and could have seen her beloved Cockapoo Daisy hurled through the...

In the dog house: Eight in 10 dog owners struggling with bad behaviours, according to new survey

Dealing with a disobedient, unruly or excitable dog? You’re not the only one.

A new survey conducted by interactive dog toy company Tug-E-Nuff has revealed that eight in 10 dog owners are struggling with problem behaviours.

Almost half (46%) of owners say they’d like to improve their dog’s recall - with seven in 10 admitting it’s a challenge to get their dog to come when...

Dog behaviour expert reveals six top tips to ace recall training

Dog training and behaviour expert Nick Jones MA has revealed how pet owners can ace the recall, enabling owners to let their dogs off the lead safely.

Nick has shared six tips to help owners teach their dogs how to recall and to give the owners the confidence they need to work towards letting their dogs off the lead.

With over two thousand dog behaviour cases behind him and...

Edinburgh housing association joins forces with Dogs Trust on Paw-some pet friendly policies

A new scheme designed to support pet owning social housing tenants has launched in Edinburgh thanks to a unique relationship between Dogs Trust, players of People's Postcode Lottery and Manor Estates Housing Association.

This exciting pilot, which has been made possible thanks to funds raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery , is designed to improve the experience of anyone...

Top 10 Most High-Maintenance Dog Breeds To Own in 2024

With International Dog Day coming up on the 26th of August, experts at Yell have revealed the most high-maintenance dog breeds to own in 2024. The research identified the English Springer Spaniel as the most high-maintenance dog breed, with grooming needed every 2 weeks at an average annual cost of £1,222. By looking at UK dog registrations in 2023, compiling annual grooming needs and care...

Kennel Club's International Agility Festival celebrates successful results for 2024

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival concluded four exciting days of agility excellence on Sunday 11 August 2024. The festival saw thousands of dogs and their handlers, from across the UK and all over the world, compete in over 200 competitions at Rutland Showground, Oakham.

The festival, supported by Skinner's, welcomed dogs of every size, shape and breed, to take part in...

Bark Run, anyone? The UK's biggest social dog walking club comes to Exeter

Walkie Dogs , a brand-new social dog walking club, is launching in Exeter along with 73 other cities across the UK on 18th August.

The first walks in Exeter will take place in Riverside Valley Park, which offers ample space and greenery for four-legged friends and their owners to embrace the outdoors, and immerse themselves into the dog walking community.

Research suggests...

Cats and dogs eating grass: Vet Nurse shares all you need to know about this behaviour

This summer season, we may be enjoying more of the great outdoors with our furry friends, with cats sunbathing in high spots, to dogs resting in shady patches of grass in the garden.

You may notice your cat or your dog munching on grass, and vet charity PDSA are sharing all you need to know about why grass might be appealing!

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Dog owners urged to keep pets cool at night

As the UK prepares for warm temperatures this weekend, dog owners are being advised on how to keep their furry friends cool as they sleep.

Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared five ways to ensure dogs don't overheat during the night.

Dogs generally have a higher body temperature than humans and the heat can cause them some serious discomfort and can be a threat to...

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