Spray away

Maya Leonard, 50, is an author. She lives in Brighton with her husband Sam and two sons, Arthur, 20, and Sebastian, 11. As a child, screaming and running away from creepy-crawlies was part of who I wa

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

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

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

Honing stickability is the key to riding with confidence. Bethany Stone observes coach Liz Pears furnishing riders with the solid seat they need for cross-country success