Dog owners

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

A dog groomer says owners should “set boundaries” with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her “fearful” and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.

Expert shares top tips on how keep your family safe around dogs

An English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: most commonly affected dog breeds

Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.

Mum savaged in dog attack calls for licences to be brought back

The best dog collars and harnesses

Best dog collars and harnesses UK 2023: including Pets at Home, Hugo

Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget

Stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every budget

Paws on Plastic founder, Marion Montgomery.

Dog owners beating the January blues as Paws on Plastic membership soars

The best UK spas have been revealed

The 13 best spas in UK revealed for 2023

Whether is a river, pond, canal or reservoir – frozen water should be avoided.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issue safety advice around frozen water during ...

A snow and ice warning is in place in parts of the UK.

Public urged to stay away from frozen water as cold snap continues

Find out your dog’s personality with pet expert’s quiz

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SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP rejects call to allow members to change their vote in leadership race

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon tells SNP it must not "throw the baby out with the bathwater"

A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people

Climate change: IPCC report is ‘survival guide for humanity’