The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

Most recently, it was when a woman who was attacked by a cougar while out hiking in California was saved by her “amazing and loyal ” Belgian malinois, Eva. The story made headlines around the world, but drill down a little and you’ll discover that the dog, which weighs around 25kg, hit the cougar but was very quickly outclassed by the giant cat.

Can you see ‘love’ written in this dalmatian’s spots?

Can you see ‘love’ written in this dalmatian’s spots?

Owner Jenna says Pudsey’s markings have made him a local celebrity (Picture: Mercury Press & Media)‘Pudsey is very loving so he cuddles you all the time, even like a human with his arms around your shoulders.

We got a pandemic puppy and it was a mistake. Now what?

We got a pandemic puppy and it was a mistake. Now what?

Caroline Moss is an author and host of the podcast "Gee Thanks, Just Bought It," which helps people find the products they need to make life easier, better and more productive.

Boyfriend hides engagement ring in dog poo bag and proposes while on a walk

Boyfriend hides engagement ring in dog poo bag and proposes while on a walk

That’s one place to hide an engagement ring (Picture: Caters News)While many women dream of their partner popping the question in elaborate and romantic ways, Annabelle Brett said she could not have been happier with her ‘sh*tty proposal’.

Tissue-loving dog Winzee gets her head stuck in the box

Tissue-loving dog Winzee gets her head stuck in the box

The one-year-old Morkie (a cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a Maltese) pup loves to play with tissues but took on more than she could chew when her head got trapped in the package.

What can I do about three cat-murdering dogs in a neighbourhood yard?

What can I do about three cat-murdering dogs in a neighbourhood yard?

If it happened again you’d always wonder whether you could have stopped it, and you know how you’d feel if someone could have kept your beloved cat-nephew safe.

Our neighbours’ yapping dogs are driving us mad. What can we do?

Our neighbours’ yapping dogs are driving us mad. What can we do?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.It’s so bad that my wife is thinking of putting our home on the market.

Science Confirms That Dogs And Cats Can Recognize a Bad Person And Help People To Know

Science Confirms That Dogs And Cats Can Recognize a Bad Person And Help People To Know

A recent study shows that dogs can analyze how reliable a person is and we want to share this information with our readers! The scientist and his colleagues wanted to know if a dog would trust a person who lied to it.

Emotional problems and bonding

Emotional problems and bonding

“However, if first-time parents can detect a difference in their pet’s behaviour around the pregnant mistress, it’s time to train the pet from a professional dog trainer.”.

Sometimes a dog can be better for a patient than hospital

Sometimes a dog can be better for a patient than hospital

Except, in that moment, it is clear that while the medical questions have merit, the most important thing for this patient at this time is to cast them all aside and create a common understanding to make her feel less lonely in her experience.

Is it worth buying an electronic cat flap to keep neighbours' pets out?

Is it worth buying an electronic cat flap to keep neighbours' pets out?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper. Are they worth the money, and do they always work?

Christopher Eccleston: How the Anti-Nazi League changed my life | Brief letters

Christopher Eccleston: How the Anti-Nazi League changed my life | Brief letters

• Lolly sticks are regularly used by teachers (Letters, 16 August). Hearing other owners cracking up laughing when Dinsdale Seeley was called, we often wished we’d named him George or any “human” name. • Join the debate – email [email protected]