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Most dog owners know their dog brings the outside world into the house. Usually in fairly obvious ways. Muddy pawprints. Leaves stuck to their ears. Half the garden on their belly. A mysterious twig that definitely wasn’t there five minutes ago. But according to recent research, dogs may also bring something much less visible into our homes: microbes. A 2026 study published in Environmental Science & Technology, titled “Our Best Friends: How Dogs Alter Indoor Air Quality”, lo

Navigating Fun Dog Shows Without the Stress Whether it’s a local village fete or a large-scale festival, a "fun" dog show is a staple of the summer calendar. They are brilliant places to find natural treat stalls, watch impressive agility or gundog demos, and even let your own pup try a scurry run or a splash in a doggy pool. However, for a dog, a show is a sensory explosion. To make sure the day is as fun for them as it is for you, here is how to navigate the day like a pro.

Late April into May is the perfect time for capturing a stunning photo of your dog amongst the bluebells There’s a point in spring when Hampshire suddenly looks as though someone has turned the colour up. The hedgerows froth over, the trees leaf out, and then, for a few short weeks, the woodland floors go blue. It’s one of the loveliest times of year to get out with your dog: cool enough for a decent walk, light soft enough for photos, and everywhere feeling just a bit more h

If you’ve ever watched your dog stop mid-walk, lift their head or stick their nose down on a clump of grass, and suddenly become all nose, you’ll know what I mean when I say this: Dogs live in a world of scent. We humans walk through life like we’re reading a picture book, relying mainly on our sight. Dogs are reading a whole library… in 3D… in real time… written in invisible ink relying on their noses. Mantrailing is the dog sport that taps into their world. And the best par