Calming body and mind

Many dogs seem to go from a calm, mild-mannered companion to a frenzied screaming beast when you open the back door. He may be bird or squirrel obsessed, perhaps there are people on a footpath, or he

With autumn evenings beginning to draw in, the skies will soon be bursting with the colourful sparkle of firework displays. While this can be an enjoyable experience for people, the loud bangs, crackl

FOR dogs living in city centres or flats, daily walks can sometimes be tricky. Perhaps the weather is dreadful, the pavements too hot, or your schedule unexpectedly changes. Whatever the reason, there

What happens to your body when it’s put under pressure?

How our ancient brains evolved the perfect way to keep us safe by controlling the chemicals in our minds to moderate our behaviour

There are lots of things we need to think about when we take a dog into our homes, to make sure that our new pup will be able to fit healthily and happily into our family and lifestyle, says Carolyn Menteith