10 ways to boo s t your dog’s confidence

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

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

Owning and living with a dog is rather like being in a club, says Tim Relf , and there are some things only you will know...

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

Need some tips when it comes to working and training your sheepdog? Dudley Edmunds has advice for anyone setting out on their working dog journey