After more heartening news come from China as its Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has for the first time ever explicitly stated that dogs [and cats] are “companion animals who are not for eating”, in what has been hailed as a potentially game-changer moment by long time anti-dog meat campaigners Humane Society International (HSI) […]
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Headcollar vs Harness – which is better for our dogs’ welfare?
Dogs are the UK’s most popular pet and with 25per cent of households owning at least one, owners are well aware of the importance of providing them with regular exercise. One of the joys of dog ownership is getting outdoors for some fresh air with a faithful companion and the health benefits, both physical and […]
Paws&Claws: talking dogs with Bill Turnbull
Classic FM presenter Bill Turnbull has launched a new podcast aimed at animal lovers. He shares his life with three Labradors: Nina (14), Bonnie (10) and Lola (3). What is it about Labradors that you love? Twenty years ago, we were given our first Lab, Oscar, by some friends who were moving to America and […]
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 with a Pride Dogs for Guide Dogs category in their Pride Dogs for Guide Dogs is encouraging the LGBTQI community and supporters to take part by entering photos of themselves dressed in their best […]
Detection dogs trained to find Japanese knotweed – the most invasive plant in UK
Homeowners have two new allies in the fight against the invasive Japanese knotweed: Mick and Mack, a pair of one-year-old Fox Red Labrador Retrievers, are the first dogs in the UK specially trained to detect Japanese knotweed rhizome even in winter, when the plant is dormant beneath the ground. Introduced in the UK in 1840s, […]