It’s a Gift

Editor’s letter

As the festive season approaches, I’m sure I’m not

Talking dogs

RSPCA backs petition to ban dogs with cropped ears from UK

COSY UP THIS CHRISTMAS

Andrea McHugh advises on how to make this festive season extra special.

FREE TO CHOOSE

Giving your dog choice makes him an enthusiastic partner in the training process, says behaviourist Sarah Fisher. And that’s where Free Work can help.

Natural scavengers

Dogs’ dubious eating habits can put them — and their owners — at risk, warns Vicky Payne.

For the LOVE of dogs

Min Grant is truly inspirational. Despite facing a series of personal tragedies, she devotes her life to caring for old and sick dogs in their final days. Elizabeth Perry tells Min’s story.

Dog SHOPPING

Feast your eyes on some great goodies this month.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING…

Finally feeling festive? Be inspired by these last-minute gift ideas…

The importance OF POO

Dr Jacqueline Boyd gets to the bottom of a delicate subject, and reveals what it tells us about our dogs’ health.

STOP right there!

Teaching your dog an emergency stop not only looks impressive, but has many uses, as Steve Mann explains.

LETTERS

Email your letters to sarah.wright@warnersgroup.co.uk

The dog who went round the world

No dog has been quite so well travelled as tenacious terrier Owney. Karen Bush takes up the story.

Festive FREEBIES

It’s the season of goodwill, so we’ve got a double helping of giveaways for you. Good luck!

LITTLE DOG — BIG PERSONALITY!

One of the most recognisable of dog breeds, the Yorkshire Terrier rose from humble, working beginnings to become an icon of glamour and indulgence, says Julie Hill.

OVER THE HILL

It had been a month since Bella, my last dog, collected

AGAINST the odds

Cavachon Honey has astonished vets by beating a brain tumour and bouncing back to full health. Joanne Bednall hears owner Julie Tomkins’ heart-warming story

A dream destination

Full of friendly faces and surrounded by stunning countryside, with hills, rivers, and woodland galore, Kelso is a dog’s idea of heaven, reveals Elizabeth Perry.

DOG Answers

Got a problem with your dog? Whether it’s about behaviour

The Gallery

Give your dog his five minutes of fame.

LAST WORD WITH… Bruce Fogle

The vet and author on the rewards of living with other species.