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There's nothing quite like a new puppy joining the family, the big paws, the floppy ears, the boundless curiosity and, in Robin's case, a serious love of dinnertime.

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Autumn is one of the best times of year to be a dog. Cooler mornings, crunchy leaves, muddy woodland paths and a hundred new smells on every walk. For many working dogs it is also the busiest part of the year, with the shooting season in full swing.

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Why Is My Cat Itchy? Scratching, Overgrooming and Patchy Fur Explained

Cats are private about being uncomfortable. Most of the scratching, chewing and licking happens while you are asleep or out of the room, which is why the first thing many owners notice is not the itching at all. It is the fur.

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Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?

You get up to fetch a glass of water and there they are. Into the kitchen, back to the living room, and yes, quite often into the bathroom too.

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Dogs make it obvious. The tail goes, the whole body follows, and you are left in no doubt about where you stand.

Cats are running a quieter system.

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Ask ten people on a shoot day what they feed their dog and you will get ten different answers, and at least three of them delivered with total conviction. Working dog food is one of those subjects where tradition, habit and genuine science all overlap, and it can be hard to tell which is which.

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Travelling With Your Dog: How to Plan a Happy, Stress-Free Holiday Together

For many of us, a holiday just wouldn’t feel the same without our four-legged best friend along for the ride. Whether it’s a road trip to the coast, a cosy weekend in a country cottage or a bigger adventure further afield, sharing the journey with your dog can make some of the happiest memories of all.

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The UK isn’t built for the kind of heat we have recently been experiencing , and right now we’re feeling it. With temperatures climbing into the high thirties and the Met Office issuing rare extreme heat warnings, this has been one of the hottest spells on record. With more high temperatures forecast in the coming weeks. For most of us it means sun cream and a cold drink. For our pets, who can’t sweat the way we do and can’t tell us when they’re struggling, hot weather can become genuinely dangerous, fast.

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Just For Friends International Team Challenge Raises £2,745 for Military vs Cancer and Sets a New Standard for Working Dog Events

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Few things melt a dog owner’s heart faster than the classic head tilt. You say a specific word or make a funny noise, and suddenly, their head slowly tips to one side. It is undeniably adorable, but it also leaves many of us wondering about the science of dog behaviour.

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