Hounds of love

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

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

There’s a reason we call them man’s best friend. Our fluffy companions aren’t just adorable pals; they might be making us live longer too. One major study found that dog ownership was associated with

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

Didn’t get quite the present you wanted from Santa? Well, there is probably someone else, somewhere, who will want it. If you can’t return it for a refund or replacement, why not help out a good cause

Like us, dogs are social creatures that thrive in company so being home alone can be very disturbing for them. There are many reasons why he might not cope. Some just have frustration of missing out o