Why do dogs love to play with trash?

Q I am 71 and, four years ago, I took on a three-year-old Bichon Frise X Jack Russell Terrier from the RSPCA. His behaviour is exemplary except, from time to time, he bolts, and doesn’t return until a

If I can’t send my old unwanted items to a charity shop, I get a great sense of satisfaction if I can turn them into something new rather than throw them out into landfill. I love giving these old ite

People often see their dog’s energy level in the evening as an inconvenience but let’s look at it from a dog’s point of view. While you have been at work, he has probably slept all day. There hasn’t b

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Taking your canine companion on your getaway makes it extra special. Many of us would not be without our four-legged family when on holiday. To ensure everyone has the best time, though, there are key

If there’s anything more joyful than making a visit to the coast in any season, it has to be heading there with your beloved dog