The label ‘reactive’ tends to be an umbrella term thrown around in dog training. Firstly, let’s clarify what the word reactive implies. These two dictionary meanings are useful: ‘Showing a response to

If you want to try a camping holiday with your dogs, what sort of challenges might you have to plan for? If you are towing a caravan, legally your dogs should not be in it, but should travel in the ca

Could you give an older dog a second chance, asks Carolyn Menteith

A s I write this, just a week before Christmas, it’s a wonderfully frantic time in the office as we sign off magazines and race to meet deadlines, all in the hope of enjoying a well-deserved rest over

We spend time, money, and love making sure our dogs have the best food, the safest toys, enriching walks, grooming sessions, and regular vet checks. But there’s one essential that often slips under th

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