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Spotlight: DOGS IN ART

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South Stack, Holyhead – Wales

Dog-friendly Diary • ‘Tis the season for… dog shows!

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Toys and tails! • We asked you to share your photos of your dogs with their favourite toys. Here’s a selection of our favourites!

Rural retreats • Fancy enjoying the peace and quiet of a tranquil break in the countryside with your dog? Andrea McHugh shares three retreats to help improve health and well-being…

Let dogs out into the garden…of England! • Camping or caravan breaks can bring some of the best dog-friendly trips ever. Here, Helen Stockton shares why Kent should be on all dog owners’ radar.

A pain in the joints • Vet Vicky Payne explains how owners play a key role of easing the pain of arthritis in dogs.

Rescue dogs needing homes • Can you give these gorgeous dogs a home?

Against all odds • Cocker Spaniel Dexter is back to full fitness after a football-sized tumour weighing more than a house brick was discovered in his abdomen. Joanne Bednall reports.

Your dog junior

Pippa’s puzzles

TV and film • Which films are worth a watch this month?

Famous dogs − real life or fiction?

Teach your dog to walk between your legs! • Teaching your dog to walk between your legs can be a fun and useful trick that strengthens your bond. Here’s a 5-step tutorial to help you achieve this:

Romeo, the hero

Three of the smallest dog breeds

The golden jackal

Unlocking the genetics secrets of canine disease • A world leading canine research centre, which has discovered 30 genetic mutations in dogs, is facing a fight for survival and is appealing for help.

Conversations about carbohydrates • Carbohydrates can create huge debate in the canine nutrition world. Do dogs need carbohydrates? Can our dogs digest carbohydrates? Should we feed carbohydrate ingredients to our dogs such as grain? And is grain free food carbohydrate free?

Dog tired • It’s important that our dogs get restorative sleep – as a lack of sleep can have a negative impact. Toni Shelbourne explains…

Nurturing senior-hood • Senior dogs bring their own unique joys and challenges. Jackie Drakeford talks us through how to gracefully navigate their twilight years…

The Irish Terrier

BECOMING A DOG TRAINER • What does it take to become a good dog trainer? Do you start as a full-time career? Are there particular levels of dog-trainer that you can become? How much time do you spend as a trainer? Tony Cruse (TC) explains…

Q&A special Chewing and scratching

Q&A special Going on holiday • Whether taking your dog on holiday with you, or finding a suitable place for them to stay whilst you are away – Julie Stone, Head of Animal Operations at Bath Cats and Dogs Home offers her advice…

WIN! • It’s squeaky toy time!