Dog trainer Terry Cuyler explains that behaviours like ignoring recall or hiding items are rarely deliberate disobedience but stem from instinct or distraction. She advises owners to use rewards and patience rather than punishing these natural traits.
This feature follows a typical day for a rescued Collie at Border Collie Trust, from morning feeding and walks through training sessions and rest. It shows how staff use exercise and obedience work to build the Collie's confidence while it awaits a new home.
Andy Murray and his puppy Bonnie have joined a new Purina PRO PLAN partnership alongside fellow tennis stars and their pets, encouraging owners to prioritise pet nutrition. The campaign will feature across social media and in a forthcoming TV advert.
Dogs Trust is warning owners that conkers and acorns, common across UK parks in autumn, can make dogs seriously ill or even prove fatal if eaten. The charity advises walking dogs on leads in conker-heavy areas and seeking urgent vet care if symptoms appear.
A Newport family rescued five abandoned five-week-old kittens found by the riverbank in Glebelands Park, working with Cats Protection Gwent to get them into care. The kittens, all male, were cold and hungry but have since been named by the branch.
Behaviour consultant Andrew Hale describes how Mabel overcame severe firework anxiety through her owner's patience and a noise-phobia reduction programme. Pet Remedy shares seven tips to help anxious dogs cope with loud noises.