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New Year resolutions – 5 tips to get fit with your dog

For many of us the New Year marks a fresh start with promises that “this is the year I will…”. According to CNN, the most popular resolutions are related to physical and emotional wellbeing.  Of the 3,000 polled, seven out…
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Want a happy pup? Study proves play is the key

Christmas is typically our busiest time of the year for training new puppies, that’s because owners are understandably keen to…
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Dogs can decode another’s bark

In Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, the infamous ‘Twilight Bark’ was explained away to viewers as the dogs version of the…
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Film has influenced breed choice over the years

Art, literature and entertainment has greatly influenced our thinking leading to the anthropomorphism of dogs; I call this ‘The Lassie…
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Shock collars present welfare risk to dogs

It is estimated that close to 500,000 dog owners in the UK use electronic collars (e-collars). With around to 170…
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Travel sickness in dogs

Did you know that 1 in 6 dogs in the UK suffer from travel sickness?  This summer many of us…
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New research reveals genetic traits between ‘man and his dog’

Two independent studies of genomes in dogs are currently helping researchers get a better understanding of the complexities of our…
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Dogs can determine another’s size by the sound it makes

Most people know that a dog’s sense of smell is superior and from a scentmark they can detect all sorts…
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The canine brain

Ever wondered how your dog’s brain works? A brief guide… Your dog’s brain is a sophisticated organ – it controls…
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Calling all Labrador owners!

We’ve teamed up once again with the Royal Veterinary College to help with their latest research on positive emotions in…