Weigh it up!

Editor’s  letter

I’ve never been a great fan of dogs

BIG DOG,LITTLE DOG...

Does size really matter?

Golden oldies

Andrea McHugh introduces some age-defying dogs who are living long and happy lives

BE MY guest!

Make sure you and your dog are welcome visitors, advises Toni Shelbourne

DON’T LUMP IT…

Get it checked out! Vicky Payne explains why it’s important not to ignore any lumps or bumps that appear on your dog

The way home

How good are our dogs’ navigation skills, and if your dog gets lost, what are the chances of him getting back to you safely? Dr Jacqueline Boyd investigates

Fall in love with learning

Animal Centred Education (ACE) offers a very different approach to canine behaviour, giving dogs the freedom to choose, and recognising the links between mental, emotional, and physical well-being

Sleep tight !

Are you happy to share your bed with your dog? Andrea McHugh looks at the pros and cons

LETTERS

GET IN TOUCH... Email your letters to sarah.wright@warnersgroup.co.uk Alternatively,

LETTERS

SUPER SENIORS We were inundated with pics and

The battle to survive

Homeless dogs in war-torn countries face the constant

Dog SHOPPING

From quirky to luxurious, tasty to practical… treat your dog to something special this month

A life in the BALANCE

Swallowing a conker triggered a chain of deadly complications for Monty the Labrador. Joa nne Bednall reports

A GOOD READ

Make the most  of your Easter  break and  curl up with  a dog-themed  book

DOG Answers

Got a problem with your dog? Whether it’s

DOG Answers

HEALTH WILL SHE GO BLIND? QMy vet says

Don’t get

caught out!

The Gallery

Give your dog his five minutes of fame

Where there’s a will…

The loss of an adored dog is never easy — but what if it’s your pet who is bereaved instead? Karen Bush investigates

Tickets to All About Dogs Chelmsford

Enjoy a fabulous day out — and bring your dog of course!

DOG-FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS

BOATING LET YOUR DOG SHARE YOUR HOLIDAY on

THE DOG-LOVING

eccentrics

Government promises dog theft action

Home Secretary Priti Patel has pledged to look

ABANDONED PUPPY BECOMES POLICE RECRUIT

A Cocker Spaniel puppy, found abandoned in a

SOCK OP SUCCESS

Cocker Spaniel Alfie is on the mend following

GOOD NEWS FOR DOG-OWNING TENANTS

The Government has announced changes to the Model

CHARITY SHOUT-OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS

Mortgage experts money.co.uk has ranked London the most pet-friendly of 20 European cities, and voted Vienna tops for renting with a pet

CHARITY ANNOUNCES MAJOR PLAN TO BOOST ANIMAL WELFARE

The RSPCA’s ambitious eight-point plan aims to enhance

NEW BREED RECOGNISED

The Pyrenean Sheepdog (Smooth Face) has become the

TOP OF THE CLASS

Some dogs possess the language skills of a

SEA DOG LOCATED AFTER GOING QUACKERS

A Springer Spaniel who was swept out to

ABOUT NICKY CAMPBELL

BAFTA-winning presenter Nicky Campbell has hosted Radio 5’s breakfast show since 2003, and ITV’s ‘Long Lost Family’ since 2011. He recently launched the ‘One of the Family’ podcast, exploring how our lives and those of our dogs are intertwined, and featuring guests such as Ricky Gervais, Gabby Logan, Chris Packham, and Gary Lineker

LAB-RADORABLE! RARE RAINBOW SET TO SHINE

An unusually coloured puppy has defied odds of

PUSHING THE BOAT OUT FOR CANINE CHARITIES

Despite challenging conditions posed by the pandemic, kind-hearted