Amidst fears that the UK Government could backtrack on its commitment to outlawing shock collars through the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, the RSPCA is calling on the public calling for the ban to be enacted. Esme Wheeler, RSPCA dog welfare expert, said, “Shock collars can cause fear and pain in dogs and cats […]
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September 2023 Magazine
September 2023 Magazine Description Reviews (0) Description September 2023 Dogs Today Magazine features: Noel Fitzpatrick: the man behind the mask Parliament gets its teeth into the dog bite problem When rescue dogs go bad: should the charity be responsible? Irritable growl: all about Irritable Bowel Syndrome in dogs Training world unites to deal with Dog […]
Teen Terrors: pet owners ‘not prepared’ for adolescence
While most owners think early puppyhood is the hardest part of raising a dog, teenage pups can be just as much of a handful, and require a totally different type of training. Lorna Winter, co-founder and head of training at talks of the hidden challenges owners face when their dog goes through adolescence. With 1,500 dog […]
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For our September issue, we sniffed out some of the best doggie products and services… Need dog sitters for the holidays? Pet lovers as house sitters to care for your pets! HouseSitMatch is a safe, affordable solution for home and pet care. Join our club, pay £69 per year and access free checked pet sitters! […]
Woman banned from keeping animals after horrific animal neglect in Lancashire
A woman from Bacup, Lancashire, was handed an indefinite ban from keeping animals after severely malnourished and neglected animals, as well as the carcasses of dead dogs and cats, were found at her property. The woman, Amy Youll, was also handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months, and ordered to carry out 25 […]