Editor’s letter

There’s lots of good reading this month as

“Every dog makes me a better trainer”

Dog trainer Ashleigh Butler on the joy of teaching dogs and their owners, how the pandemic inspired her to write her first book, and her plans for the future. Andrea McHugh reports

ABOVE AND BEYOND...

Our police dogs willingly give outstanding service for as long as they can — but then what happens? Julie Hill finds out about the charity the Thin Blue Paw Foundation

A lifeline for retired dogs

Harper is now registered with the Foundation so

A passion for work

Claire and Atos helped protect the royal family

From ear to ear

Dogs’ ears vary hugely, but they can all be affected by health problems, says Vicky Payne

Online learning

E-learning has seen significant growth in recent years and offers many advantages over traditional training. Alison Gallagher-Hughes finds out how it is being applied to dog training

GUT NREACTIONS

ABOUT JACQUELINE Dr Jacqueline Boyd is an animal

LETTERS

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Firework FEARS

Each year, in October and November, tips about how to help your dog cope with fireworks start popping up all over social media. But how effective are they? Karen Bush and Toni Shelbourne investigate

Better connected

The emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of dogs and their owners is the passion of Dr Isla Fishburn. Ruth Downing reports

Dog SHOPPING

Why not check out our exciting and eclectic mix of products and splash out this month?

Engage, educate, empower...

The Pet Professional Guild is on a mission — to work with animals in a force-free, fear-free way

DOG Answers

Got a problem with your dog? Whether it’s

The Gallery

Give your dog his five minutes of fame

Canine castaways!

“Mac’s a very empathic dog, in tune with

Lack of canine access risks welfare crisis, says KC

NEWS. CHAT. INTERVIEWS. PICTURES. COMPETITIONS. DOG DATA Research

CA-NINE-TO -FIVE COMMUTE BOOST

A vision of the dog-friendly train carriage. A

News HOUND-UP

KENNEL COUGH ON THE RISE, SAY VETS Vets

PETS AFFECTED BY OWNERS BEING FORCED INTO SELF-ISOLATION, SAYS POLL

More than six million dogs in the UK

BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE

Jack Russell Buddy enjoying himself at the new

FLYING HIGH!

AJ, who completed six full years of active

OWNERS URGED TO UPDATE MICROCHIP DETAILS

Staff at Battersea tried their hardest to locate

Getting back to nature

In the heart of rural Suffolk, dog lovers and their pets can enjoy a unique holiday, away from the stresses of modern life

My lockdown LIFELINE

After struggling with lockdown loneliness and isolation, former paraplegic shot put champion Simon Cook attributes his new-found zest for life to his assistance dog, Axel. Joanne Bednall repor ts