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Your canine stories • Here’s what the dog community has been up to in the past month!

NEWS

Coffi Lab’s charity mission

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY DOG SCULPTURE AT RISK OF LEAVING THE UK

National awards celebrate outstanding school dogs

The Liverpool organisation tackling unlicensed dog breeding

WHY SUPPORTING YOUR DOG’S GUT HEALTH IS VITAL

Popular raw dog food brand relaunches

Check out the new Whip It flirt pole’ by Tug-E-Nuff

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

PAWS OF A HERO • Jarvis the Medical Detection Dog is a total life saver, as Andrea McHugh reports…

CRUFTS GOES BIGGER • This year’s show is bigger than ever, with lots of new activities for everyone to enjoy! Andrea McHugh reports

AGAINST THE ODDS • A dog, who nearly died during a complex operation to remove a mammoth mass from his abdomen, has made a miraculous recovery. Joanne Bednall reports

MANTRAILING FOR BEGINNERS • A fun, confidence-building activity for dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities

THE REAL COST OF CARING • Vet bills can feel confusing and expensive. This is what’s really behind the numbers, and why caring for pets has never been simple or cheap. Vicky Payne explores…

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION FOR CRUMPET • 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…

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THE GOLDEN PAW YEARS • Helping your dog age comfortably, happily, and with plenty more tail wags is easier than you may think. As Dr Jacqueline Boyd explains…

PARA-OBEDIENCE • Andrea McHugh reports on an exciting new activity heading to Crufts this year!

TO PUB OR NOT TO PUB? • Some dogs find busy environments like cafes incredibly stressful. Animal Behaviourist Toni Shelbourne explains why and what you can do to help

HELP! MY DOG IS KNOCKING ME OVER • Is your dog an overenthusiastic greeter? Does he jump up at you when playing? Worse still, does he knock over your child or grandparent? Toni Shelbourne gives you tips on how to deal with this problem…

WORMS AND WORMING • Worms are an unpleasant topic, but they are an essential one for every dog owner to understand. Intestinal and non-intestinal worms can seriously affect your dog’s health, and some can also pose a risk to other animals and, in certain cases, people. Regular worming, good hygiene and awareness of the risks all play a vital role in keeping dogs healthy throughout their lives

FEARING OTHER DOGS • It is not unusual for puppies to feel worried or overwhelmed around other dogs. While many young dogs are naturally curious and sociable, others find the size, speed or unpredictability of unfamiliar dogs intimidating. A puppy who appears fearful is not being stubborn or difficult. He is simply communicating that he does not yet feel safe. With patience, understanding and the right approach, most puppies can learn to feel more relaxed and confident around their canine peers…

THE FIERY LITTLE HUNTER FROM THE NORTH • The Finnish Spitz, national dog of Finland, is a lively and intelligent breed with a proud,...