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3 people with a dog in the forest
Pet owners have set New Year's resolutions for their animals - like more exercise
A third of animal lovers say they are more likely to stick to their own goals if they also set similar resolutions for their pets. Getting more exercise, losing weight,... Read more...
ugliest dog
East Yorkshire's Peggy the Pugese bids to be named UK's ugliest dog
The owner of a dog vying for the dubious title of ugliest in the UK said she chose to adoptthe quirky canine as she looked so “unloved and unusual”. Four-year-old... Read more...
Hero Dogs
Hero dogs who helped fight extremism and track terror suspects honoured with memorial in France
A monument is unveiled in Suippes, home to the largest military kennel in Europe, to pay tribute to dogs who have worked with soldiers, police and rescue teams. Sky News... Read more...
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Paw and order: Lucy the labrador provides support as Australia’s first full-time court dog
In Melbourne’s family court, Lucy visits hearings, legal interviews and mediations – all to relieve people’s stress as they navigate the justice system. The Guardian reports that when Lucy enters... Read more...
Obedience School
I took my dog to obedience school - but it was me who got trained
I quickly learned I’d been too soft, but cycles are hard to break when battling for control with a mini T rex. I’ve been around big dogs my entire life... Read more...
dogs Dreams
Experts share what dogs dream about - and it's likely different for each breed
Professor Stanley Corner from the University of British Columbia claims dogs dream aboutdifferent things based on their breeds, with Dobermans chasing away danger while golden retrievers search for dream snacks.... Read more...
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Pet duck that drinks tea, chases binmen and walks to shops wins fans across world
Ham may be kept in a pen outside but his hilarious and human-like antics – includingsitting down to drink cups of tea – make him another member of the family.... Read more...
Cat Motherhood
‘It felt good to be needed’: How getting a cat prepared me for motherhood
Mackerel turned out to be a Trojan cat for all the things I didn’t want to confront – and she taught me how to care again. First of all, I... Read more...
Cat Artists
Fabulous felines: Why female artists love stroking, painting and spoiling cats
Suzanne Valadon fed hers caviar. Leonor Fini kept two dozen. And when Tracey Emin lost hers, the missing posters fetched £500 each. The writer of a new book about painters... Read more...
Hydrotherapy For Dogs
Hydrotherapy for dogs: Can it help your pet heal?
Does your dog love splashing in every puddle they can find? You might be thinking your pet has already discovered canine hydrotherapy by themselves, but this form of therapeutic exercise... Read more...
30 Years Of Pets
Four dogs, three cats, two snakes, a tortoise: What 30 years of pets have taught me about life
Here’s what you need to know: snakes will escape and a tortoise offers only lessons in estate planning… No, I said to my wife, “we should not get a cat.”... Read more...
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Too cold for walkies? Expert advises whether to walk your dog in the snow - and safety hazards to be aware of
Animal behaviourist Carolyn Menteith advises dog owners how to judge whether it’s too cold to walk your pooch outside, as temperatures drop and snow falls across the UK. With snowfall... Read more...