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Editor's letter

Cover pic: Parson Russell Terrier by Mark Taylor,

Hi-tech surgery puts Baxter back on his feet

NEWS. CHAT. INTERVIEWS. PICTURES. COMPETITIONS. A se

HAIRLESS FRENCH BULLDOG LITTER — LATEST EXTREME BREEDING TREND, SAY VETS

The British Veterinary Association has voiced concern after

TV STAR UNDERLINES IMPORTANCE OF PET INSURANCE

Reality TV star and rescue advocate Pete Wicks

World pupdates

● BOLIVIA: A Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba has

Tickets to All About Dogs

Your chance to enjoy a great day out with your four-legged friend

HOUND-UP

PAWS THROUGH YOUR DOORS! Hot on the heels

HOUND-UP

NEWS. CHAT. INTERVIEWS. PICTURES. COMPETITIONS. News After finally

Picture perfect!

Ian Boichat’s picture of Ziggy. A stunning image

PUPPY love!

Springtime, sunshine, and puppies! What could be nicer? Andrea McHugh reports

A meeting of minds

Julie Hill discovers more about the remarkable partnerships being formed between veterans and rescue dogs

JUMPING THE GUN

What makes certain dogs more reactive in their behaviour than others — and how can you train them to have ‘cooler’ minds? Carol Price explains

Less stress!

Preparing your dog for vet visits doesn’t have to be a nightmare, advises Vicky Payne

FREEBIES

Check out our freebies this month — your chance to win some fabulous prizes!

LETTERS

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LIFE SKILLS LESSONS

Behaviourist Toni Shelbourne advises on what to do in the three-week to three-month post-adoption period

DOG HEAVEN!

If your dog could choose his perfect break, Laverock Multi-dog Holiday Cottages could be top of the list!

LOOK and learn

Observing your dog is an important part of being his guardian, says behaviourist Sarah Fisher

Dog SHOPPING

Feast your eyes on this month’s selection of great buys

Supplementary benefits

Supplements — are they needed? And do they work? Dr Jacqueline Boyd advises on what to consider before picking one for your dog

THE FOREVER DOG

Kate Wright tells Joanne Bednall why adopting an abandoned and malnourished disabled dog was one of the best decisions of her life

DOG Answers

Got a problem with your dog? Whether it’s

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The Gallery

Give your dog his five minutes of fame

Hello!

Welcoming a new puppy into your family can

Are you ready for a pup?

Before you make the huge commitment of

Puppy development

BIRTH -2 WEEKS Puppy relies entirely on mother.

THE SEARCH IS ON!

After much consideration, you’ve decided that getting a

Meeting the breeder

Finding the right breeder and a healthy puppy can seem like a daunting task — we’re on hand to help

Puppy-proof your house

As the day your new puppy arrives draws nearer, it’s time to get your home ready for his grand entrance

Garden preparation

● Make it secure — never underestimate how

10 ways to help your pup settle in

Hip hip hooray, today is the day! Ensure your pup settles into his new home with our essential advice

Social services

Do you know the difference between socialisation and habituation? Here are some frequently asked questions

10 ways to develop social skills

1 MEET AND GREET Ensure your puppy meets

Starting school

Tips and advice to help your puppy learn the basics of training

TIPS AND ADVICE TO HELP YOUR PUPPY LEARN THE BASICS OF TRAINING.

Megana Nedungadi, clinical animal behaviourist at Dogs Trust, advises on training puppies. Here are her top 10 tips

Welcome to the world

It’s time for your puppy to explore the big wide world. Follow our advice to keep him safe and happy

Meets & greets

Time spent preparing your dog to accept

Growing up FAST

Megana Nedungadi, clinical animal behaviourist at Dogs Trust, advises on how to cope with adolescent puppies

Try something new

Once your puppy is a year old,

The GREAT outdoors

M egana Nedungadi, clinical animal behaviourist at Dogs

Firework FEARS

DID YOU KNOW? Plugging in a dog appeasing