Responsible dog ownership is crucial for a healthy, harmonious countryside

In a fast-paced world, our dogs still need our time and patience, says Carolyn Menteith

Daisy Lindlar knows she’s very lucky. The 32-year-old and her partner are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their private rented home with labradoodle Gizmo, who is eight months old

● A couple of miles inland from the ...

Let’s start with the numbers. There are about 13.5 million tame wolves (we call them pet dogs), 12.5 million cats, one million rabbits, 700,000 tortoises and turtles, 700,000 guinea pigs, 600,000 hams

Ellie Tennant’s article in your October issue, describing 10 stunning landscapes that inspired bestselling novels, reminded me of my time working in Falkland, Fife. In 2013, scenes for the television

A furry hot-water bottle? Or a restless snoring pest? Sharing a bed with a dog isn’t ideal for everyone, but it certainly warms the soul, says Bethany Stone