5 things dog walkers wish you knew

5 things dog walkers wish you knew

Radke, who graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., in 2021, is still a dog walker but now works with private clients instead of using an online service that connects pet owners with caregivers.

You be the judge: should my fiance start cleaning our cat’s litter tray?

You be the judge: should my fiance start cleaning our cat’s litter tray?

Jerome loves Lilly and buys her luxury food and toys, but he’s very happy to risk Lilly’s life by letting her use a dirty litter box.We agreed before we got Lilly that the litter tray would be Erica’s job.

‘Relentless calls and constant abuse’: why Britain’s vets are in crisis

‘Relentless calls and constant abuse’: why Britain’s vets are in crisis

Meanwhile, Vetlife, a charity that provides emotional, financial and mental-health support to the veterinary community, received 4,000 calls to its helpline in 2020 – its busiest year on record.

Vets want to help your pet – and you – but death threats aren’t good for anyone’s health

Vets want to help your pet – and you – but death threats aren’t good for anyone’s health

Your dog doesn’t know they have cancer and we’re having difficult conversations about surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, palliative care.Although we dwell on the difficult clients, I know that most appreciate the care we give them and their pets.

Firefighters save a puppy with its head stuck inside baby formula milk tin

Firefighters save a puppy with its head stuck inside baby formula milk tin

‘We’re pleased that Bo was able to get home without any scratches or grazes — but hope he doesn’t try and treat himself to any more milk formula!’.

Border collie loves herding football like a flock of sheep in hilarious TikTok

Border collie loves herding football like a flock of sheep in hilarious TikTok

Border collie owner shows off ball game they play with dog.Lisa shared a video of the working sheepdog stalking a ball in his back garden, while patiently awaiting for instructions from the shepherdess.

Mountain rescue worker stunned after dogs rescue collapsed owner in Lake District

Mountain rescue worker stunned after dogs rescue collapsed owner in Lake District

Around 12 members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team assisted the man.Rob Grange of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team told BBC Radio Cumbria: “It’s not an unusual thing for a dog to do, but it’s just the fact a completely untrained dog decided to do this that is absolutely wonderful.

Why I took in a retired Police dog that only understands German

Why I took in a retired Police dog that only understands German

In 2019, six months before Axle, then eight, was due to retire, Dean asked me if I’d like to rehome him – he knew we already had three dogs at home, as well as the space.

Last 9/11 search dog's legacy lives on in rescue work — and in a furry kid sister

Last 9/11 search dog's legacy lives on in rescue work — and in a furry kid sister

Even though she died in 2016 , the golden retriever remains one of the most recognizable symbols of the arduous search and rescue work done by dogs and their human handlers at disaster sites all over the world.Denise Corliss is pictured with her search dog Bretagne at ground zero in New York City in September 2001.

Dream job pays £20 an hour to look at pictures of cute puppies

Dream job pays £20 an hour to look at pictures of cute puppies

TEN lucky people will be paid to look at pictures of dogs to test whether they can alleviate stress levels.Each candidate will be paid £20 an hour to wear a heart rate monitor and look at pictures of dogs as they go about their day, except taking hourly breaks to look at a series of pre-prepared dog images.

Metro.co.uk Lifeline: I train dogs to sniff out deadly diseases

Metro.co.uk Lifeline: I train dogs to sniff out deadly diseases

‘We have to mimic being the client essentially, which is the most effective way for the dog to learn.’ (Picture: Simmy Moore)‘It’s also a challenge for the dog because it’s a change,’ he adds.

Adorable video goes viral of artist ‘interviewing’ dog for job opening

Adorable video goes viral of artist ‘interviewing’ dog for job opening

NUTMEG the Fox Terrier was ‘interviewed' by Moose Allain for a job opening to be his new dog.(Image: Twitter/MooseAllain)“Still, I have to concede, [Nutmeg] is probably the right person for the job.

Daycare system in Kochi for pets gets a thumbs up from owners

Daycare system in Kochi for pets gets a thumbs up from owners

Six-month-old Retro jumps on to Kumkuma Sara Jacob and Arjun Guru as they walk into the home of musicians Neha Nair and Yakzan Gary Pereira.That’s when a group of youngsters including Arjun, Kumkuma and Liz came up with the idea of offering foster care for pets.

20 of the best feel-good stories of 2020 that helped us cope this year

20 of the best feel-good stories of 2020 that helped us cope this year

It’s not all been doom and gloom (Pictures: Tyger Williams/AP/Wellburn Care Homes/SWNS/South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center)2020 has been an experience to say the least.Monet the mini horse made them very happy (Picture: Wellburn Care Homes / SWNS).

Dog groomer dyes her poodle’s fur to look like Buddy the elf

Dog groomer dyes her poodle’s fur to look like Buddy the elf

A dog groomer has given her poodle a very festive makeover, in the form of a dye job that looks like Buddy the Elf. Nicole Beckman, 28, used non-toxic dyes to decorate 10-year-old poodle, Ira, in honour of Christmas.

Corgi lands job as farm’s sheepdog

Corgi lands job as farm’s sheepdog

Daphne takes it upon herself to herd the sheep most days, and absolutely loves being outside and hard at work with the other dogs.

Law firm advertises job for £30,000-a-year dog walker

Law firm advertises job for £30,000-a-year dog walker

Law firm Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP, which is based in London , has placed an advert for a personal assistant/dog-walker role which is a ‘predominantly non-desk based’ position.The job description reads: ‘An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Assistant Dog Walker role to support one of our senior leadership team.

Police dog captures hearts by dressing in uniform for his ID photo

Police dog captures hearts by dressing in uniform for his ID photo

K-9 Chico has worked with his handler, Corporal Robert Lees, for 4 ½ years, but this is the first time he’s donned a human's police uniform.Bailey Myers, spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, said Lees wanted Chico to feel extra special during the department’s routine photo shoot.

Postman makes friends with every animal he meets on the job

Postman makes friends with every animal he meets on the job

It’s not just sweet doggos Cristiano meets on the job, he’s also friendly with cats, rabbits, and more.And a lick (Picture: @carteiroamigodosanimais) The cats want in on the action too (Picture: @carteiroamigodosanimais)Cristiano wants to open his own animal shelter where he can take in strays and nurse them to health.

Stories from the dog park: 'In this new world of tangled worries, my puppy keeps me sane'

Stories from the dog park: 'In this new world of tangled worries, my puppy keeps me sane'

In the three months since a tiny chocolate-brown labradoodle upended my life, this has become my pandemic pattern: arguing with my capricious wild child at the end of her lead on the way to inner-Sydney dog parks where the conversations reflect life in this extraordinary new world of tangled worries, mass unemployment, financial stress, home offices and home schooling, geographical relocation, plus anxiety, loneliness, boredom and uncertainty.