Dog training experts share recall training tips as summer countryside walks increase the risk of attacks on livestock and wildlife
As UK staycations and countryside walks become increasingly popular over summer, dog owners are being urged to ensure their pets have a reliable recall before exploring rural areas where livestock and wildlife may be put at risk.
Summer is a wonderful time for pets to enjoy spending more time outdoors, but while gardens burst into colour during the warmer months, many popular plants can pose a serious risk to curious cats, dogs and rabbits.
Leading vet charity PDSA is reminding owners to be aware of common poisonous plants and flowers that could cause illness if chewed, eaten or, in some cases, even brushed...
The RSPCA and Dogs Trust say their new Dog Ownership Guide, focusing on the behaviours which underpin responsible dog ownership, will help tackle dog control problems and reduce dog bites.
The charities - who have jointly launched the Dog Ownership Guide - believe that if adopted and used effectively it could help improve relationships between dogs and owners and prevent situations...
The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change next week with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales.
The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures, warning that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen last month, upcoming conditions could still be very hazardous for pets.
Someone said to me today, “it’s only a dog,” and I felt something in me quietly tighten. Not anger exactly, more a pause. A recognition that we were looking at the same thing, but not seeing the same meaning at all.
Because when I think about River, I don’t think “only” anything.
I think companionship. I think presence. I think the steady, uncomplicated kind of love that...
Noise from World Cup football matches on TV can feel like indoor fireworks for your dog, according to veterinary and dog behaviour experts.
World Cup fever is a national pastime in the UK, but as a nation of dog lovers we are also keen to protect their pets from the anxiety that comes with noisy goal celebrations and penalty commiserations. And search data curated by TopDog backs...
Spring has arrived, the garden is waking up, and suddenly your lawn is no longer just “that green bit”. Instead, it’s about to become everything! BBQs, garden parties, kids running wild, dogs charging about, sun loungers out, your lawn is the backdrop to it all. But just as it steps into the spotlight, there’s one very familiar culprit that can threaten to steal the show - your beloved pooch...
Wallace first arrived in the care of animal welfare charity Mayhew after he was found as a stray. Not long after his arrival at the animal home in North West London, he celebrated his first birthday.
Now, having just celebrated his second birthday while still in the care of Mayhew and waiting for a forever home, Wallace has learned how to paint in the hope that it will help him stand...
With an estimated 13 million dogs now living in the UK, a figure that could soon overtake the number of children, the country’s relationship with pet ownership is prompting bigger questions about shifting priorities and lifestyles.
We spoke to dog behaviourist, Carolyn Menteith of leading dog food subscription brand, Tails.com about what’s really driving the rise in dog ownership,...
A shiny coat is often seen as a sign of a healthy dog, yet many owners focus on grooming products rather than diet when trying to improve their dog’s coat condition.
According to Darren Beale, the CEO of fresh dog food brand, Years – nutrition plays one of the most important roles in maintaining healthy skin and glossy fur.
“Your dog’s coat is largely made up of protein and...
