The great dane

The St Bernard’s story begins in the eighteenth century, high in the Swiss Alps, where monks at a remote hospice bred powerful dogs to help rescue travellers lost in snow and storms. Records from 1774

When out walking my rescue dog Lyra, the question I get asked most is: “Ooh, nice dog – what is it?” My standard reply is: “Oh, we’re not sure. Her mum is a Malinois – do you know them? They’re like n

Crumpet has had a very busy month thanks to completing his vaccinations and being given more freedom. He was unfazed by being at the vets and didn’t flinch at any of the injections. What a good boy! T

A s I write this, just a week before Christmas, it’s a wonderfully frantic time in the office as we sign off magazines and race to meet deadlines, all in the hope of enjoying a well-deserved rest over

The label ‘reactive’ tends to be an umbrella term thrown around in dog training. Firstly, let’s clarify what the word reactive implies. These two dictionary meanings are useful: ‘Showing a response to

One month later, and Nana made it to a paddock and asked for a cuddle from Kirsty- her main carer. Her next challenge was to go for a walk with other dogs and luckily her new canine friend, Roman, gav