Dogs

Lathered in love: Natural dog soaps from the heart of the Yorkshire moors

Ilkley-based couple launches 'On Tha Moor' – handcrafted soaps and balms for dogs. Designed with organic ingredients, nurtured by love, and made to pamper.

For as long as humans have shared our lives with dogs, one thing has remained true: our furry companions give us everything. Whether they're service dogs assisting veterans, therapy dogs offering comfort, or loyal pets greeting us at the door after...

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Jake on adoption day with all his Dogs Trust friends

Britain’s most unwanted dog finally finds his forever home

A dog once referred to in the media as Britain's most unwanted has finally found his forever home after spending more than 1,700 days in the care of Dogs Trust Leeds.

Lurcher Jake first arrived at Dogs Trust in 2015, aged just one. However, even at that early age, he had been passed around several homes before arriving in the care of the Dogs Trust team. The charity found him a new...

Golden Retriever from West Yorkshire crowned Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes winner at Crufts 2024

Ruby, a five-year-old Golden Retriever from Wakefield, and her owner Sandra Jones, triumphed at Crufts by winning the Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Competition on Saturday 9 March.

Ruby (Gaelleda Krystal Dream Girl) beat 30 other talented dogs to be crowned the winner of the 2024 Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Stakes competition at the world's greatest dog show, with the...

North Yorkshire woman crowned UK's best dog breeder at Crufts

A woman from Goole, North Yorkshire has won The Kennel Club Breeders' Competition final at Crufts, the world's greatest dog show, on Friday 8 March.

Cathy Thompson-Morgan won the ultimate breeder title, in front of a packed Resorts World Arena at the NEC, alongside her team of Belleville Portuguese Water Dogs. The team beat 42 other breeders who qualified for the final.

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Quartet of agility stars crowned champions at Crufts

Four dogs and their handlers from Warwickshire, Bristol and Shropshire, have won one of the country's most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships, which are sponsored by YuMOVE, at Crufts on Thursday 7 March and Sunday 10 March.

Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and their handlers who had won an Agility Challenge...

Tubby Terrier sheds whopping 4.5kg as ‘dog mum’ encourages owners to get pets weighed

A Greater Manchester 'dog mum' whose Chinese Crested Terrier successfully lost almost a third of his whole body weight is now calling on other pet owners to join PDSA's Big Weigh In, in partnership with Royal Canin.

The campaign, now in its second year, aims to tackle the pet obesity crisis head on, with owners able to take advantage of free weight checks at participating vet...

MP Selaine Saxby supports leading dog welfare charity Dogs Trust's plea to end cruel puppy smuggling trade

Selaine Saxby, MP for North Devon, has vowed to tackle the issue of puppy smuggling.

The Conservative MP is due to have the 2nd reading of her Private Members Bill – Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats & Ferrets) Bill in Parliament on 15 March, which would help tackle the puppy smuggling trade.

Today, the UK's leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust hosted a...

How to find the best bedding for your dog

Dog owners are being advised on how to pick the best bedding for their four legged friends to ensure a good night's sleep.

Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk are encouraging dog owners to consider their pets size, age and sleeping habits when choosing the correct bed.

The bedding that dogs sleep on is extremely important for supporting their bone and joint health as they get...

How to introduce your dog to a new baby

Bringing a new baby into the family is a time for celebration! However, when you have a furry friend at home, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition for everyone’s well-being and safety. Pooch & Mutt provide expert advice on introducing your dog to your new baby.

Before the baby arrives:

1. Make them part of the pregnancy : Dogs are intuitive and will notice changes in your...

Mars Petcare raises awareness of skilled rescue dogs in light of Crufts

In a lively display of camaraderie, furry residents at Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home are rallying behind their fellow rescue dogs who are set to shine at this year's Crufts. To cheer on and show their support for their fellow furry friends, the team have set-up and hosted a charming mini Crufts style show of their very own.

Inspired by the remarkable journeys of rescue dogs, Beau,...

Outbreak of Alabama Rot, a Flesh-Eating Disease in Dogs, Sweeps Across UK

Alabama rot is a disease that can sadly be fatal to dogs. With a recent spike in UK cases , veterinarian Dr Corinne Wigfall at Petsure shares her expert tips on how to prevent the disease. Plus, how you can spot symptoms quickly if you think your dog might have picked it up.

Dr Corinne Wigfall says, "Alabama rot causes clots to form in small blood vessels. It starts as skin lesions...

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