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There is something irresistible about water on a warm walk. One glimpse of a pond, stream or muddy riverbank and some dogs are already halfway in before we have considered whether it is actually safe. Most waterside walks can still be enjoyed perfectly safely. This isn’t about keeping every dog out of the water; it is about taking a few seconds to check the conditions first. That matters because water which looks inviting may contain algae or bacteria, while currents, steep banks and...

The first few weeks with your puppy can be overwhelming and exhausting - but you're not alone! Bringing home a puppy is supposed to be joyful. And it is. But it can also be an absolute shock to the system. You may have imagined sleepy cuddles, little paws padding around the kitchen, and a puppy who gazes adoringly at you while gently chewing an appropriate toy. Perhaps you expected a few cute puppy zoomies and the odd accident in the house. The reality may be rather different. Your puppy may...

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”, looked at how dogs...