HOLIDAYS WITH A DIFFERENCE

Editor’s letter

Are you looking forward to discovering new and

“HE SAT DOWN AT MY SIDE AND HASN’T LEFT ME SINCE…”

When the war in Syria ripped their world apart, Arwa Omaren thought she would never see her beloved dog, Jacko, again. But sometimes the unexpected happens. Sue Corfield reports

10 training PITFALLS...

And how to avoid t hem Nobody said training your dog was going to be plain sailing — and we all make mistakes sometimes. Top trainer and behaviourist Jackie Drakeford looks at some of the most common errors

STAY SAFE!

A nice walk with your dog — the perfect way to get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and spend time bonding and enjoying each other’s company. What could possibly go wrong, asks Karen Bush?

EXTREME WEATHER

Foggy conditions make you less visible, so invest

A GOOD READ

Winter evenings are per fect for curling up with a book. Check out these new releases

FREEBIES

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

Sniffing out the stowaways

We’re more aware than ever of the need to protect our environment and avoid further climate change. Julie Hill reports on the dogs who are helping in that essential endeavour

Dog SHOPPING

Forget gloomy February and focus on these awesome shopping suggestions instead

THE ‘M ’ WORD!

When you see a dog wearing a muzzle, what assumptions do you make? Yet a muzzle is just a training tool, and has many potential uses, as Julie Hill discovers

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The Gallery

Give your dog his five minutes of fame

MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Dogs have been our close companions for centuries, so it’s not surprising that they feature in so many of our proverbs and sayings

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS CONCERN OVER BRITAIN’S HOMELESS PETS

NEWS. CHAT. INTERVIEWS. PICTURES. COMPETITIONS. M ars Petcare’s

SUFFOLK YOUNGSTER HONOURED

C ongratulations to schoolboy Lewis Steven Garstang for

HOUND-UP

DOG DATA Pet insurance provider MiPet Cover has

ELDERLY DOG — AND HIS SLIPPER — FIND NEW OWNER

A canine OAP who refused to be separated

PANDEMIC PROMPTS POPULAR PET NAME CHOICES

Dog sitting and walking network Rover.com ’s inaugural

New PDSA pet hospital takes shape

T he UK’s leading vet charity is celebrating

WINTER WALK WARNING

O wners are being reminded of the dangers

UK DOGS FACING FAST FOOD OVERLOAD, SAYS SURVEY

N ew research from pet food brand ACANA

BE INSPIRED!

Make this the year you get out with your pet and discover just what amazing dog walks Britain has to offer. To get you in the mood, here are 10 of the best to inspire you

Day by day

The first three days, three weeks, and three months are milestones in the rehoming of a rescue dog. In this new series, Toni Shelbourne advises on how to settle your dog in during these key periods

Canine cancer

No dog owner wants to hear those words, yet what are the treatment options for patients?

LETTERS

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SHE’S MISSING BILLY

As a subscriber to Your Dog and reading

WINTER WALKS

As we head into the new year and look forward to spring, we asked our Facebook fans to share some of their pics of memorable winter walks. Here are just afew…

SAVING ZIGGY

A “miracle” dog who suffered catastrophic injuries in a road accident has made a full recovery, thanks to the expertise of vets and her devoted family.

DOG Answers

Got a problem with your dog? Whether it’s

CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDER

QMy Golden Retriever has sadly been diagnosed with

COMPETING FOR ATTENTION

QWhen we meet people with dogs on walks,

Noise sensitivity

QWhy does my dog hate loud bangs so

DISTURBED NIGHTS

QMy cross-breed dog is 14 years old. She

Quick-fire questions

WILL MY EXISTING PET HAPPILY ACCEPT A NEW

FEAR OR FRUSTRATION?

DID YOU KNOW? Fear or anxiety-related aggression is

What does it mean?

QI came across this sign (pictured right) when

LEAD WALKING HEADACHES

QMy six-month-old cross-breed constantly bites, pulls, and lunges

EFFECTIVE WORMING

QCan my dog still get worms even though

Quick-fire questions

I MAY BE GETTING AN OVERSEAS RESCUE. DO