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One of life’s great pleasures is allowing your dog to run free off-lead, but it’s not always safe to do so. There may be all sorts of reasons why you can’t let him loose; maybe you haven’t got a relia

Whether you already own a dog or are thinking of welcoming one into your family, there is a lot to think about. First and foremost, you’ll need to make sure that your home setup is suitable – you want

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

Spring marks one of the biggest moments in the canine calendar: Crufts. In this issue, we offer some tips to get the most out of your visit... but most importantly come and say hello at the Your Dog s

Ageing is an inevitable and entirely natural process and can often be viewed with dread and anxiety by anyone who lives with a dog. We see, and often feel, age-related changes in ourselves. Living wit

When you get a dog, you imagine long walks ending with a visit to a pub or café. You might expect him to enjoy and be comfortable in these environments. Sadly, this is often not the case. Many dogs st