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THe LITTLe BLUe BaG THaT’S VeRY GReen • More outdoor time… are you prepared?

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Retired police dog returns to family who reared her as puppy • A police dog who retired to live with the family who cared for her as a puppy went on to help heal a heart broken by grief

HOUNDLY HISTORIES • Historical fun and random facts about our four-legged friends…

SNOUTS OF THE SEA The Labradors tackling Scotland’s squirt problem • A working Labrador is proving a vital weapon in the fight against an invasive invertebrate that’s decimating marine life off the Scottish coast. Joanne Bednall reports

DEMO DOGS! • Your Dog catches up with Kassie Woods and her fabulous team of Labradors. Andrea McHugh reports…

WHAT THE DUCK? • 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…

SCOTTIES IN THE CITY • Fundraising Terriers are brightening the streets of Glasgow this summer! Andrea McHugh reports

PERFECT PUPPIES, with the help of canine science • Everyone loves a puppy, don’t they? Cute, cuddly, full of fun and playful, puppies make many dog lovers absolutely crumble and coo. As Dr Jacquiline Boyd explains

RESCUE DOG, SUNSHINE, CROWNED UK SCHOOL DOG OF THE YEAR • Sunshine, a dog rescued from the streets of Cyprus, has been named the UK’s 2026 School Dog of the Year

Dog obstacle racing grows rapidly worldwide • New data from the US, Europe, and the UK shows rapid growth in dog obstacle racing, driven by first-time competitors

WIN • From the makers of the famous SnuggleSafe® heatpad comes the perfect cooling solution for pets who feel the heat

THE SUMMER GROOMING GUIDE • A hot and dry summer means those coats our canine companions wear need a little bit more attention…

WHY IS MY DOG OBSESSED WITH OTHER DOGS? • Is your dog running off to play with every other dog in the park? Does he lunge and bark on lead trying to get to a dog across the street? Animal behaviourist, Toni Shelbourne, explains why, and what might help to calm these behaviours

WHY IS MY DOG HUMPING? • Your dog humping either another dog, a visitor, or yourself, can be embarrassing, painful, and get you into trouble with other dog owners. But why does your dog do it? Animal behaviourist, Toni Shelbourne explains

WHAT TO DO WITH DOG POO? • From daily chore to environmental opportunity…

WOBBLY SENIORS • Our resident vet, Vicky Payne, explains how Rumer recently had a health scare, and how it came to be…

KEEPING FLEAS UNDER CONTROL • How to stay one step ahead…

THE GOLDEN ALL-ROUNDER • Friendly, intelligent and endlessly devoted, the Golden Retriever is one of the world’s best-loved family dogs

THREE SUPER ALTERNATIVES…

WALKING ON WATER • Beat the heat with these dog-friendly riverside walks, packed with shady trails, paddle spots and plenty of places to pause for a drink

BAGWELL FARM TOURING PARK • An all-year site closely connected to the everlasting...