After British comedian Grace Campbell revealed her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is allowed on the bed, the debate over whether dogs should share their owners’ beds has been reignited.
To find out more, we spoke to Carolyn Menteith, Dog Behaviourist at leading dog food subscription brand Tails.com , who reveals whether you should be letting your dog sleep in your bed and addresses...
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the UK, bringing a soggy end to summer and a noticeable drop in temperatures.
While the downpours may come as a welcome relief after the warmer weather, the loud cracks and rumbles of thunder can be frightening for our four-legged friends.
So, how can owners help keep their dogs calm when a storm hits?
MSD Animal Health has announced The Big Pet Parasite Check, a nationwide roadshow of pop-up vet stations, offering free personalised parasite risk assessments and one-to-one flea and tick checks with veterinary experts to dog owners across the UK.
Visting six dog-friendly events across the UK from summer through to winter, these pop-ups will help owners to understand how factors such...
Whether it's a favourite teddy bear, a sofa cushion or a pile of blankets, many dog owners have witnessed their pet humping household objects and immediately wondered whether they should stop them.
According to Jo Hinds, COAPE-certified Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner at fresh dog food brand Years , the answer depends entirely on why your dog is doing it.
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...
This International Dog Day, meet Ted – the beagle inspiring high-quality, dog-friendly escapes filled with character in the Lake District.
For many dog owners, a holiday simply would not feel complete without their four-legged companion. Yet finding genuinely dog-friendly accommodation can often mean compromising on quality, location or comfort. Based in Windermere, Laik is a forward...
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...
