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Achnahaird Bay, Coigach Peninsula, Scottish Highlands

Dog-friendly Diary • What’s on and places to visit with your dog…

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Aaaand ACTION! • We asked you to share with us your dog’s best action shot! Here’s a selection of our favourites…

Group therapy • Holidaying with family and friends can be great fun, and this month Andrea McHugh has found three different types of accommodation to welcome you and your dogs.

Hope’s Olympic triumph • Just months after qualifying as an explosive’s detection dog, PD Hope and her handler Sergeant Ben Smith were deployed to help ensure everyone’s safety at the Olympics. Joanne Bednall reports.

WELCOME HOME pup! • The arrival of a new puppy, especially if this is your first, can be daunting. There’s a lot to prepare for before the patter of little paws can be welcomed into your home. Our Your Dog health adviser Holly Mash, BVSc MRCVS, tries out some essential puppy kit.

The crab-eating fox

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The best dog breeds for herding & farm life

Peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats

Why do dogs get the zoomies? • Most dogs will get the zoomies every now and again – you may have seen yours suddenly go wild running around the house or garden, perhaps after a bath or getting excited. The zoomies is known as Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs) and is a way for your dog to release pent-up energy. Here are some common reasons why dogs experience zoomies:

Teach your dog to shake hands • Teaching your dog a simple trick can be fun and rewarding for both of you. Here’s a quick and easy step-by-step guide to teach your dog to shake hands…

The Irish Setter

your dog PRODUCT AWARDS 2025 • Time to let us know about your favourite dog products. Take part in the Your Dog Product Awards 2025 and you could be the winner of a £50 Amazon voucher.

Keeping the gut healthy Probiotics and prebiotics • Jacqueline Boyd explores the world of pro and prebiotics for our dogs…

The C Word • Vicky Payne tells us about the advances in veterinary oncology — from refined diagnostic techniques to innovative treatments…

AGGRESSION AND REACTIVITY • We chat with Tony Cruse about how dog owners can identify, and manage signs of aggression and reactivity in their dogs, including recognising common triggers, differentiating between aggressive and reactive behaviours, and implementing effective training and socialisation techniques.

Moving house • For us humans, moving house is one of the most stressful experiences, but did you know it’s even more stressful for our dogs? Jackie Drakeford explains…

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Rescue dogs looking for homes • Could one of these lovely rescues be the perfect dog for you?

Preparing for injections • Toni Shelbourne talks us through how best to prepare your fearful dog ahead of procedures at the vets, which may include needles…

Dog Answers • Training your dog is ongoing and doesn’t stop when he becomes an adult. Our expert advice will help you on your way to a well-trained pet.

Calmer walks

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