How to stop your puppy from pulling on the lead

How to stop your puppy from pulling on the lead

Lorna Winter, director of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training charter, has some top tips to get your dog stop pulling its lead.‘Once your dog consistently walks nicely alongside, you, then you can start to introduce the lead.

Another fine mess: clearing up the dog poo problem

Another fine mess: clearing up the dog poo problem

My preferred response is the traditional British Paddington hard stare and mutter; my French husband likes to hand out poo bags with steely politeness.“It’s the most passive-aggressive subject in neighbourhood social media,” says a friend, whose local group has been bemoaning a “return to the 80s”, dog poo-wise.

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

Strap on ankle weights to add in strength training of the lower body , making it more challenging to take a step!Adding this ten-minute circuit to your walking workout will increase your strength, tone your muscles and up your calorie burn.

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

But in the care of a foster home she has put on weight and her personality is "starting to come through".In a Facebook post, Helping Yorkshire Poundies said: "Sometimes there are just no words.

Pebbles, 22, unseats TobyKeith the chihuahua as world’s oldest dog

Pebbles, 22, unseats TobyKeith the chihuahua as world’s oldest dog

“Bobby was sitting on the couch and friends and family started texting and calling about a story they saw about a 21-year-old dog getting the record,” Julie recalled.“When I saw TobyKeith’s story all over the news, I applied [for the record],” Julie told Guinness World Records.

Robert Irwin Relocates a Snake From the Middle of the Road at His Family Zoo

Robert Irwin Relocates a Snake From the Middle of the Road at His Family Zoo

The 18-year-old conservationist and son of the "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin encountered a "decent size snake" in the middle of the road of his family's zoo at night, so he decided to help.He's either going to get eaten, or he's going to eat one of the other animals," Irwin said, while holding up the snake.

Learn how to make Singapore noodles, cashew chicken and vegetable lo mein

Learn how to make Singapore noodles, cashew chicken and vegetable lo mein

From an irresistible chicken dish she learned how to make from her father to a star of the Singapore street food scene, these meals are packed with flavor, healthy and simple to add to your weekly meal plan rotation.

Dog owners warned as vet releases horror images of 11-year-old pet's teeth

Dog owners warned as vet releases horror images of 11-year-old pet's teeth

The RSPCA encourages owners to start teeth cleaning when their dog is a puppy and brush their teeth everyday so they are used to it.

'I can’t imagine life without him': People share why they love pugs

'I can’t imagine life without him': People share why they love pugs

Yes, flat-nosed breeds are not exactly the picture of health, and yes, people need to stop over-breeding dogs just for trendy looks, but somewhere along the way it feels like the pugs themselves have started to be judged, which is a shame because they’re absolute sweeties.

Incredible transformation of dog rescued in heartbreaking condition before having pup

Incredible transformation of dog rescued in heartbreaking condition before having pup

Custard Cream was in a terrible state with overgrown matted fur (Image: HOPE RESCUE) Rescuers even feared for the life of the pooch and her unborn pup (Image: HOPE RESCUE)Ms Rosser said: “You never know what you’re walking into when you’re asked to come and collect dogs but the conditions we came up against during this rescue were absolutely terrible and unacceptable.

World's tallest living dog is Zeus, a Great Dane, according to Guinness World Records

World's tallest living dog is Zeus, a Great Dane, according to Guinness World Records

Walking around the Dallas Farmers Market with the world’s tallest living male dog — a Great Dane named Zeus, according to Guinness World Records — garners a lot of stares, smiles, photo requests and one comment in particular.

Andrew Symonds' dogs survived the car crash, refused to leave his body's side

Andrew Symonds' dogs survived the car crash, refused to leave his body's side

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds whose tragic demise shook the world on May 14, had a very loyal dog indeed.As per a police statement, the cricketer star breathed his last “shortly after 11 pm when the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road when it left the roadway and rolled”.

'They believe it's healthier' Expert warning as dogs' VEGAN diets on the rise

'They believe it's healthier' Expert warning as dogs' VEGAN diets on the rise

Some pet owners take their dogs with them in the transition, and start feeding them meat-free food or other plant-based alternatives, according to an animal nutritionist and behaviourist expert.

Volunteers risk lives to save hundreds of pets from Ukraine since start of war

Volunteers risk lives to save hundreds of pets from Ukraine since start of war

Despite focusing on animals, the small outfit, which works in collaboration with a larger foundation called Centaurus, has also evacuated more than 3,000 people from Ukraine, including those in need of urgent medical attention.Patrick Westrup, 31, who co-runs the group, said the organisation also donates food to people in Ukraine.

After Being Dumped at The Shelter, a Dog Curls up in a Corner and Stares at a Blank Wall

After Being Dumped at The Shelter, a Dog Curls up in a Corner and Stares at a Blank Wall

June Cash, a puppy, was abandoned at a North Carolina animal shelter.She was so terrified of other dogs that she would hide in the kennel’s corner, facing the wall.Graves agreed to assist June Cash and enticed her out with food before transporting her to a vet.

Expert tips on how to start running with your dog

Expert tips on how to start running with your dog

Ian Scarrott, a running coach and personal trainer at PureGym, says: ‘Like anything in life, exercise can become monotonous, so it is important to try new routes, vary types of sessions, time your run, and of course, if you have a pet that is able to run with you, make it more fun for them and you.

Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Staff at the Star Cafe in Sidcup, south-east London , repeatedly turned away Stephen Vallance, 44, his mum Ann and his Alsatian-Labrador cross, Wills – who is neither particularly large nor fluffy.

Donate to Kiwi  -  Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

Donate to Kiwi - Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

She was hospitalized at the veterinary hospital for two weeks to receive medicated baths to treat her, and when kiwi’s skin was no longer irritated and her hair started to regrow, she was taken back to the shelter.

Donate to Blady  -  Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

Donate to Blady - Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

However, Four months later, the shelter staff noticed that Blady started to lose hair.The shelter staff and volunteers started to give Blady the baths but he did not improve.Any donations you could spare will help Blady start a new life free from suffering and debt.

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

But here’s a baffling phenomenon that not many people know about, but several dog parents are confounded by–the absolutely cute and adorable paw pads of our canine companions will sometimes start smelling like popcorn!

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