Our very special dogs

HEALTH SECRETS When I was a little girl, I was desperate for a dog and plagued my parents who eventually agreed that if I still wanted a dog when I was 10 (and in their opinion old enough to be respon

Steve Mann is the dog whisperer the stars have on speed dial. Here, he shares his hard-won training tips with the rest of us

Choosing a dog is something that will impact your life for many years and a variety of factors will influence your decision. These will include the reasons you want a canine companion, your lifestyle,

Her lifelong passion for dogs and horses has shaped her career and lifestyle – and now it has led to her first grown-up novel. So what else lies ahead for the unstoppable Clare Balding?

The cold, dark winter months can bring a great deal of rain and stormy weather, when, let’s be honest, the thought of spending our weekends exploring the countryside can seem less appealing. Fortunate

There's no longer any need to leave your favourite four-legged friend behind when you go on holiday, says Richard MacKichan, because hotels, superyacht designers and airlines are all setting new standards for petfriendly travel