Is obedience outdated?

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

Ever wondered what it is like to get help from a dog behaviourist? Our expert trainer, Tony Cruse, is allowing us to see the inside of one of his consultations. Here, he is helping dog owner Phil, who

Sitting in the lounge, watching TV with her rescue dogs, Dash and Hattie, Julia Hawkins received a text message from her husband in the room next door, asking if it was safe to come in. As soon as the

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

I’ll never forget the day my wife and I drove to pick up our miniature schnauzer puppy. She was just four weeks old and could sit in my palm. On the way home, I sat with her on the back seat as she co

Q Why did you want to become a vet? A I don’t recall any lightbulb moment, but I have always had an affinity for animals. When I was little, I hated dolls but would constantly have a stuffed dog in my