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EVEN the most even tempered canine can lose their patience. It’s all the more reason to make sure to keep children safe around dogs. Did you know that more than three in four dog bites in children occ

Q I am 71 and, four years ago, I took on a three-year-old Bichon Frise X Jack Russell Terrier from the RSPCA. His behaviour is exemplary except, from time to time, he bolts, and doesn’t return until a

When Ruth John’s beloved dog, Yoshi, started limping one day in late January, she assumed a quick trip to the vets would be all that was needed to get him back on all four paws. But little did the sen

Ever wondered what it is like to get help from a dog behaviourist? Our expert trainer, Tony Cruse, is allowing us to see the inside of one of his consultations. Here, he is helping dog owner Phil, who

More and more owners are taking their dogs with them on holiday, whether that is in the UK or further afield. Bringing your pet along can certainly add to the fun for you and them – but it does requir

People often see their dog’s energy level in the evening as an inconvenience but let’s look at it from a dog’s point of view. While you have been at work, he has probably slept all day. There hasn’t b