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Retired police dog leads owners to lamb in trouble • A retired police dog has saved the life of a lamb while out on a walk in Nidderdale

Half of pet owners delay treatment

Best European road trips

What science says about dogs’ emotions

Three-legged dogs ‘gallop’ tracked

LeShuttle reaches five million pet journeys

Chris Hughes voices retired greyhound in adoption campaign

Just for fun • Historical fun and random facts about our four-legged friends…

COPING WITH EXTREME HEAT • Sadly, extreme ‘heat bombs’ are predicted to become more frequent, but by planning ahead we can continue to enjoy summer safely with our dogs, writes Vicky Payne

WHAT CAN WE DO TO PLAN AHEAD? • The trouble with the UK is that our weather is unpredictable and our homes are designed to keep the heat in

OLIVE’S SECOND CHANCE • The only dog of eight to survive being abandoned in a ‘house of horrors’ has finally found her forever home after more than a year in rescue. Joanne Bednall reports

SEEING RED! • Two very special dogs are helping to protect Scotland’s red squirrels. Andrea McHugh reports

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THE GOLDEN YEARS… • Ten ways to help senior dogs live their best life! Andrea McHugh reports

CLUCKING ABOUT • Last year a very special, unusually large litter of puppies was born to charity Guide Dogs; 13 brothers and sisters who became known as the Baker’s Dozen. Your Dog is supporting Crumpet; every month we’ll be following him as he progresses on his journey to becoming a life-changing guide dog…

SUMMER EXCURSIONS WITH YOUR DOG • Holidays can come with some possible challenges, too, and canine science has some great pointers to help you make your holiday safe for your dog and as relaxing as possible for you. As Dr Jacquiline Boyd explains…

LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE NOISE • If your older dog starts to become wary of noises, should you be worried, and what can you do about it? Animal behaviourist and Tellington TTouch instructor Toni Shelbourne explains

CAR TROUBLES • Some dogs really struggle to settle in the car. Tellington TTouch Instructor and Animal Behaviourist Toni Shelbourne, explains why, and offers some advice on making the car a more comfortable place

THE ULTIMATE CAR TRAVEL KIT • Here is a checklist of what you should travel with, ensuring safety, hygiene, and comfort on the open road…

PICK OF THE LITTER • If Peter Piper picked the perfect puppy, he would be potentially perplexed by the problems it presents. As Vicky Payne explains…

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A FLUFFY ITALIAN AND DEVOTED FRIEND • Serene, affectionate, and full of grace, the Bolognese is a rare and enchanting companion dog with a deep-seated love for its human family. Calm yet playful, this intelligent, white-coated beauty thrives on companionship, making a peaceful and deeply faithful friend for anyone who works from home or enjoys a quieter pace of life

REASONS TO LOVE… St Ives • With its labyrinth of cobble-stoned fishermen’s quarters, brilliant turquoise bays, and dramatic cliff edges, St Ives is famed for its artistic heritage…

REASONS TO LOVE… York • With its soaring Gothic cathedral, narrow medieval alleys and ancient stone walls, York is a city steeped in Roman and Viking history…

Cool PLACES TO STAY… • Looking for something different? Wacky, wild, or completely peaceful… there’s dog-friendly...