Does my dog have canine compulsive disorder?

Stereotypical behaviours, also known as stable vices, often carry great stigma, but owners should be more worried about the underlying cause, finds Mel Beale

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

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

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

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...

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