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dog years
Every dog year not equivalent to seven human years, scientists find
Study of DNA changes in labradors suggests puppies age much faster than older dogs. The Guardian reports that dogs do not simply age at seven times the rate of humans,... Read more...
spaniel
Cooker spaniel: Puppy causes £1,000 damage after switching on cooker - in ‘revenge’ for getting the snip
Six-month-old Oscar, a Spaniel-cross, flicked on a knob with a paw after jumping up to try to reach food. The Sun reports that the hungry mutt then knocked a box... Read more...
lead pulling
Take the lead: How to stop your dog pulling on the lead
Most dogs that pull have learned to do so over a period of time. The longer they have been doing it, the harder it will be for them to change.... Read more...
dogs emotions
Canine communication: How to understand your dog's emotions
The ever-changing world can cause both humans and animals to feel a wide range of emotions. Whereas we humans try to keep our feelings internal, our dogs very much wear... Read more...
Cat parents
Sound furmiliar? 10 things all cat parents can relate to
If you’ve ever had a cat, you know they are unlike any other house pet. From the joy they bring when they choose to sit on your lap to the... Read more...
Holly With Rainbow
Country Collar Club 24th January 2021
By Andrew, Country Collar Club owner, 24th January 2021 Reading back my column from last week it turned out there was more than an apple tree growing in our beloved... Read more...
Rosie And Holly
Country Collar Club 20th January 2021
By Andrew, Country Collar Club owner, 20th January 2021 This is my first column for My Pet Matters and I’m incredibly excited to start this adventure with you. I’m proverbially... Read more...
Dog In Bed
Sleeping with a dog in bed is actually better than sharing one with your partner, says study
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve needed to justify sharing a bed with your dog, then we have excellent news for you. Metro reports that new research has found that... Read more...
Pooch Perfect
Sheridan Smith is set to look for the UK's best dog groomer as pet stylists go head-to-head in exciting new BBC competition show Pooch Perfect
Sheridan Smith is set to present the BBC’s new competitive series Pooch Perfect, it has been revealed. The Daily Mail reports that the actress, 39, will be looking for the... Read more...
Coyote
Woman is stunned when she realises she just rescued a coyote
Andrea Athie was driving down the road when she came across a young canine in distress. I Heart Dogs reports that his leg appeared to be broken, and she knew... Read more...
dog massage
Dog visits his fence every day to get daily massage from the neighbour-pup
Like humans, dogs are able to form special bonds with other animals. The evidence remains largely based on observations – but a lot of dog owners can attest to that.... Read more...
naughtiest dog
Couple say they have ‘Britain’s naughtiest dog’ after his chewing cost them nearly £9k
You might think your dog has disobedient moments, but it’s probably nothing compared with Cooper the boxer. Metro reports that his owners claim to have ‘Britain’s naughtiest dog’ after he... Read more...