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As the UK heads into warmer weather, dog owners are warned to prepare for ‘spring fever’, a seasonal spike in impulsive behaviour that sees a dramatic rise in dogs escaping from homes and bolting on walks. With new smells, allergens and outdoor distractions all hitting at once alongside seasonal hazards, this means the consequences of that behaviour can be far more serious than many expect. Chris Maxted, director of front door safety gate Dog-G8 www.dog-g8.com shares what sp

Dog owners across the UK are being reminded that from 1 March through to 31 July, dogs should be kept on a lead in many outdoor spaces to protect wildlife during the peak breeding season. The guidance, set out in the Countryside Code and backed by access law, is designed to protect ground-nesting birds and young animals, which are especially vulnerable in spring and early summer. During this period, dogs must be kept on a short lead (no more than 2 metres) on open access land

What if your dog’s greatest superpower was already switched on… just waiting to be used? I’m Mandy Rigby, a scent work instructor and founder of Canine Scentwork Academy, and my passion is helping dog owners see their dogs differently, not as “just pets”, but as capable beings with extraordinary noses. Scent work taps into the dog’s primary sense, their sense of smell, and it's how they understand the environment. Long before we asked dogs to sit, stay or walk nicely on a lea