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These 6 Winter Hazards Which Can Harm Dogs Might Surprise You

Winter is upon us and with it comes potential new dangers for dogs, both inside and outside of the home, some of which might surprise you because according to new research, only two fifths of dog owners are aware of…

Hot Topics

5 Valuable Life Lessons from Dogs – And Why We Should Pay Attention

There's no better animal on earth from which learn valuable life lessons than dogs. Dogs have achieved their status as our planet's most popular pet for good reason. Choosing to follow what dogs do to lead a happy life is…

Dog Science

How Much Sleep Does Your Dog Need? (Ultimate Guide To Dog Sleep)

Dog sleeping patterns are important for their health, both physical and mental. It’s not just human sleep patterns that have been affected by COVID-19, dogs are also feeling the strain, resulting in a 250%+ surge of pet sleep related searches.…

Feel Good Dog Stories

The Amazing, Uplifting Story of Charlie Brown the Chocolate Labrador

The first day I was to meet Charlie Brown, I felt like the namesake cartoon character about to try another proverbial kick of the football. I was nervous, but determined to see it through, and so I arrived four years…

Feel Good Dog Stories

SOI Dog Foundation Changed My Life – An Inspirational Story

Soi Dog Foundation (Soi Dog) was established in 2003 in Phuket, Thailand, to help the street dogs and cats who had no-one else to care for them. Over 70,000 strays roamed the island, with the numbers growing alarmingly due to…

Feel Good Dog Stories

Meet The Dogs Helping Owners Get Through Lockdown

Why dogs have been crucial for owners during lockdown 89 per cent of dog and cat owners have revealed that pets helped to support their emotional and mental wellbeing during lockdown 38 per cent think that both they and their…

Dog Science

Where Did COVID-19 Come From? Not Dogs, Scientists Say

The biggest subject at the moment is undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic that has, to date, infected 17 million people (confirmed), taking the lives of more than 667,000 people. Numbers that increase daily, sadly. Much is being discussed about the virus's…

Real Life

A Day in the Life of a Pet Talent Agent

Did you know that the pet modelling business is one of the fastest-growing industries? It's true. And in some cases, pets are even covering the household bills, earning upwards of £1000 per shoot. Layla Flaherty explains more.

Editor's Pick, Dog Science

Meet Storm: This Special Dog Is Being Trained to Detect Covid-19

Dogs are awesome, aren't they? And yet just when we think we've got a handle on how brilliant they are, they line up to come to our rescue once more. This time sniffing out Covid-19 in a bid to help save lives.

Feel Good Dog Stories

Saving Gracie: One Dog’s Journey to Happiness

Some dog adoption stories stay with you and deserve to be shared and celebrated. Gracie's is one of those. Her triumph over adversity to find happiness, continuing to love unconditionally is a lesson to us all.