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The Good Companions: an exhibition for dog lovers

The Good Companions: an exhibition for dog lovers

A new exhibition opening at Newmarket’s National Horse Racing Museum this summer is sure to appeal to dog lovers. Featuring paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, books and more, The Good Companions: The Many Roles of our Canine Friends explores man’s unique relationship with dogs throughout the centuries.
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(Virtual) Big Dog Walk 2020 to take place in September

(Virtual) Big Dog Walk 2020 to take place in September

The organisers of the Big Dog Walk series have announced the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge, which will take place across the month of September 2020.

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A home for Odin

A home for Odin

Odin is a beautiful 11-month-old gentle giant looking for a forever home – but the search is proving difficult due to his sheer size! Standing almost one meter tall and weighting 60 kilos, Odin is quite shy around strangers and is especially scared of strange men.

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WATCH: adorable Guide Dogs puppies get used to face masks

WATCH: adorable Guide Dogs puppies get used to face masks

With face masks already mandatory on public transport and soon to be mandatory in shops across the UK, it is important to get dogs used to the sight of people with face covering. This is even more essential when it comes to service dogs, such as guide dogs for the visually impaired.
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Seven-year-old walks 150km to help animals in need

Seven-year-old walks 150km to help animals in need

Children are often blissfully unaware of the ugly side of the world. Seven-year old George Jones had no idea there are homeless and mistreated animals in the world – but when he found out, he immediately sprang into action!
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Tips for camping with dogs

Tips for camping with dogs

As the on-going pandemic makes traveling abroad more difficult and riskier, despite the decision to lift travel restrictions to several countries many Brits are likely opting for staycations this summer – and planning camping trip.
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The Great Global Greyhound Walk returns!

The Great Global Greyhound Walk returns!

The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) returns – in October. Usually taking place in June, this year’s GGGW has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will take place on Sunday 4 October.
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Delivery Devil

Delivery Devil

Whenever I receive post and deliveries, my five-year-old Fox Terrier Timmy goes crazy. He barks, jumps up at the front door, and leaps on to the sofa, then on to the windowsill. His antics are damaging my home and frightening the delivery people. I would really like to stop this behaviour before it escalates further.
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Doggie takeaway

Doggie takeaway

"Our healthy two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier will eat everything and anything! As a treat, we sometimes give him leftovers from our takeaway meals – is this OK?" Anna Cherry advises…
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Pup on the mend after swallowing a 10-inch stick

Pup on the mend after swallowing a 10-inch stick

A nine-month-old crossbreed puppy called Rocky found himself in a sticky situation after swallowing a 10-inch stick – roughly half the length of his body.
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Dog owners warned of poisoning hazard as litter in UK parks and beaches increases

Dog owners warned of poisoning hazard as litter in UK parks and beaches increases

Dog owners are warned to watch out, as the easing of the lockdown coupled with spells of sunny weather cause large numbers of people to flock to parks and beaches – often leaving behind potentially poisonous litter.
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Pride Dogs for Guide Dogs: take part to the virtual dog show!

Pride Dogs for Guide Dogs: take part to the virtual dog show!

As Pride London was among the many events throughout the country to be cancelled due to Covid-19, Guide Dogs is celebrating Pride Month with a Pride Dogs for Guide Dogs category in their Great Guide Dogs Virtual Dog Show.
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