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UNDER PRESSURE! • Living in the human world can be confusing and difficult for many of our dogs, but there are ways to help your pet and manage the stress advises trainer and behaviour adviser Sarah Whiffen.

Happy travels • Time to hit the road with your dog? However you travel, we’ve got lots of advice on how to make it a positive experience for you both.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU • At Your Dog our aim is to deliver content that informs, entertains, and inspires, covering everything you need to know to get the best out of life with your pet.

All creatures great and small! • Dogs can vary hugely in size and shape, so it makes sense to know something about the differing health challenges they may face, says Vicky Payne.

The perfect match • Guide Dogs is perhaps the most famous assistance dog organisation in the UK, providing support for people with sight loss. Elizabeth Denholm finds out how a guide dog can transform a life.

10 ways to boost your dog’s confidence • Trainer and behaviourist Jackie Drakeford is full of ideas on how to help your dog be happy, calm, and confident.

SKIN DEEP! • Looking after your dog’s skin is important for his overall health, advises Dr Jacqueline Boyd.

Freebies • Here’s your chance to win some fabulous prizes — we’ve got 21 giveaways up for grabs.

PEAK perfection • Lying on the southern tip of the Pennines, the Peak District National Park features a landscape of stark gritstone crags, wild moorland, and rolling hills, with dog walks for everyone, reveals Elizabeth Denholm.

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YOUR ACTIVE DOG • Gundog breeds and types are firm favourites as companion dogs, who often never actually work as gundogs. Jacqueline Boyd explains how you can make the most of their inbuilt abilities.

Going the distance • Hamish Belding has been inspired to enter the Cardiff Half Marathon to benefit the canine charity that rescued his running partner, Rosie. Joanne Bednall reports.

‘Gerroff, that’s mine!’ • Animal behaviourist Toni Shelbourne shares some useful exercises for those whose dogs are already showing signs of guarding behaviour.

DOG shopping • From good reads to whistles, we’ve everything to delight dog lovers, whether you’re relaxing or ‘on the go’ this month.

Dog Answers • Tips and advice from some of the top names in the dog world.

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