Dog Care and Advice

Health and care articles, training tips, activities, and more...

 

How do I create a safe haven for my dog?
You may think your dog is unaffected by your hectic home life, but the chances are he needs a retreat. Trainer Tony…
Care for your dog
Microchipping your dog
Microchipping your dog: microchipping has been compulsory for all pets in England, Scotland, and Wales since April 2016.
Your dog's health
Taking care of a retired Greyhound
Greyhounds make lovely pets - as many of us already know - but they are different from most dogs. And changing from a…
Your rescue dog
When is the right time to say goodbye to your dog?
How do you know when it's the right time to put your dog to sleep? Sue Corfield explains...
Your dog's health
Help! My dog's wee is burning our lawn!
Is your dog's urine leaving burn patched on your lawn? Vet Roberta Baxter offers some advice...
Your dog's health
Can I feed my dog a mixed diet of raw and prepared food?
Vet John Burns explains whether you can feed your dog a mixture of raw and prepared food...
Your dog's diet
Can I stop my dog barking when he's home alone?
There are many reasons why a dog can fail to cope when left alone. It is important that this is looked into in detail so…
Teach your dog
Why does my dog always want to play ball?
Behaviourist Steve Goward offers some training tips to a Your Dog reader, who's dog gets overexcited and begs to play...
Understand your dog
Teach your dog to share with other dogs
Trainer Tony Cruse offers some quick tips on how to teach your dog to share with other dogs...
Teach your dog