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Ten-year-old dog trainer from Northumberland achieves gold with Golden Retriever
Ten-year-old Molly Foxall from Cramlington, and her devoted Golden Retriever, Nacho, have together achieved the highest award in dog training - The Kennel Club Gold Citizen Award, following three years of dedication and hard work.
The Good Citizen Dog Training scheme, which promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train...
Young handler of the year crowned at Crufts
Charlotte Dalgarno, aged 23 and a three-year old Siberian Husky, Isaac won the Young Kennel Club Handler of the Year awards at Crufts.
The competition, which was open to TKC members from the ages of 6-24 and their dogs saw top young handlers compete for the sought-after title of YKC...
Self-isolation: have you made plans for your horses and dogs?
The RSPCA is encouraging horse owners to think about how they will care for their animals in the event they need to self-isolate.
The animal charity is suggesting horse owners speak to friends with horses about buddying up to help each other in the event of illness or self-isolation.
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Government urged to ban the sale of cruel small rabbit hutches
The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has issued a petition to the government, urging it to ban the sale of small rabbit hutches.
The RWAF are calling on the government to introduce new legislation to establish national minimum sizes for rabbit housing. Although there is a legal housing size...
RSPCA staff arrive at work to find sad dog tied to...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after animal centre staff arrived at work to find a dog tied up to the gate and abandoned.
Staff arrived at RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, in Scudamore Road, Leicester early in the morning on Wednesday (4 March) to find the little grey Staffie tied...
Success for dog trainers from Middlesex and Cheshire
Two dog trainers have been recognised as inspirational dog training instructors at the Crufts KCAI Awards ceremony.
Andrew Preston from Congleton, Cheshire has won the KCAI Instructor of the Year award and Tig Stephenson from Uxbridge, Middlesex won the KCAI Significant Contribution award at the KCAI Awards Ceremony on Sunday...
Devon’s ‘oldest rescue dog’ hopes for new home
An elderly dog whose owner passed away before Christmas has her paws crossed in the hope that she will soon find a new loving home.
At the grand old age of 17, Bella the Terrier Cross is the oldest resident at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, but she is now looking for...
Hundreds of dogs to walk in aid of rescue pets in...
A posse of pooches will be taking their owners for a walk, which is in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s annual Wag Walk on Sunday 17 May.
Hundreds of dogs took part last year in the fundraising event which is sponsored by local practice Bath Vets. Walkers can...
RSPCA appeal after rabbits dumped on doorstep
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three rabbits were abandoned outside a flat in Cambridgeshire.
The bunnies were left in the street in a cardboard box in Cherry Road, Wisbech, on Thursday 27 February.
One Netherland Dwarf rabbit and two Lionhead rabbits were discovered by a member of the public...
Dogs Trust appeals for home for Snetterton’s smallest duo
Dogs Trust Snetterton is appealing to local dog lovers who might want to adopt their ‘smallest ever pair’ of inseparable pooches.
Short-haired Chihuahuas three-year old Aslan and six-year old Missy were handed in together and would love to stay that way in their new home.
The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton...
Five tips for the ‘pawfect’ first walk with your new dog
Online community, Gudog help new dog owners with five top tips for a stress-free first walk.
All dogs are unique, some are very quiet, while some are boisterous. Some love a good walk, while some love nothing more than curling up by the fire at home.
So, when it comes to...
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Top tips for creating a doggy utility room to keep your...
After a long, dry summer, many of us are looking forward to a drop in temperature, including our furry friends. But while dogs might enjoy autumnal drizzles and downpours, their owners certainly aren’t looking forward to the muddy pawprints this weather brings.
Of course you’ll want your pet to have...
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