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.

Furs class: Italian train operator now offering ‘reserved space next to you for your dog’

Furs class: Italian train operator now offering ‘reserved space next to you for your dog’

Italo, which runs high-speed trains nationwide in competition with Italian State Railways, is telling passengers: “If your dog is medium or large in size or if you do not want [it] to travel in a pet carrier, you can select the ‘Dog’ option from the train search engine and purchase the service at an affordable price along with your ticket.“In this way you will be able to keep it comfortably next to you during the trip in a dedicated space.

Horror as dog found 'collapsed in pool of blood' in garden after fight as RSPCA rescue pup

Horror as dog found 'collapsed in pool of blood' in garden after fight as RSPCA rescue pup

A dog has been rescued after being found 'collapsed in a pool of blood' in a West Yorkshire garden (Image: RSPCA)"He had a total of eight open, bloodied wounds which all needed cleaning and stitching under anaesthetic.

Terrier who’s spent most of his life in kennels let down on rehoming day

Terrier who’s spent most of his life in kennels let down on rehoming day

‘He’s incredibly intelligent and picks up new things very quickly’ (Picture: RSPCA)Sarah said: ‘Cody is such a fabulous little dog, and he’ll thrive in the right home.

Rescue dog has his bags packed but nowhere to go

Rescue dog has his bags packed but nowhere to go

Sadly, in the 10 months Dude has been waiting for a new home, he’s only had one application that didn’t work out as Dude found it difficult to bond with the wider family.

Online shopping, pets and takeaways fuel surge in UK spending in 2021

Online shopping, pets and takeaways fuel surge in UK spending in 2021

Consumers splashed out on online shopping, takeaways, home improvements and streaming subscriptions in 2021, as ongoing Covid restrictions limited where people could spend their money.

TODAY's Annual Toy Drive is going virtual — here's what you need to know

TODAY's Annual Toy Drive is going virtual — here's what you need to know

TODAY is working with Walmart Registry for Good, which helps nonprofits share their needs, whether it be food, clothing or toys.This week, we're featuring Jumpstart for Young Children, which has various hubs across the country.

Brave service dogs awarded for saving lives and fighting crime

Brave service dogs awarded for saving lives and fighting crime

BBC News presenter Rich Preston gave the Lifesaver award to German shepherd Calli and PC Megan West, 28 – who prevented a man from taking his own life in June.PC Megan West and German Shepard Calli helped prevent a man from taking his own life (Picture: PA).

9 hours of sleep are key to dogs' happiness & health: Let them nap the day away

9 hours of sleep are key to dogs' happiness & health: Let them nap the day away

9 hours of sleep are key to dogs' happiness & health: Let them nap the day away.Sleep plays 'significant role' in dogs' wellbeing, study reveals (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

6 Low-Cost Franchise Areas to Explore If You're New to Franchising

6 Low-Cost Franchise Areas to Explore If You're New to Franchising

These six emerging low-cost franchise areas have many great business opportunities to explore:.If you prefer to completely depart from the corporate world and enjoy fashion and beauty, there are a growing number of franchise businesses that may interest you.

Helena Bonham Carter and Greg Davies bundle up for dog walk together

Helena Bonham Carter and Greg Davies bundle up for dog walk together

Helena and Greg bundled up for their outing (Picture: GC Images) Both appeared to be in good spirits as they walked their pet pooches (Picture: GC Images)Also starring in the series alongside both Greg and Helena are David Mitchell, Stephanie Cole, Donald Slumpter and Shobu Kapoor.

Love Island’s Scott Thomas apologises after purchasing pet dog with clipped ears

Love Island’s Scott Thomas apologises after purchasing pet dog with clipped ears

Scott Thomas had purchased a Doberman Pinscher (Picture: Getty Images/Instagram)Scott Thomas has apologised after he purchased a pet dog with clipped ears.The reality star has since apologised, claiming that the dog was already in the UK at the time of purchase, but he also does not want to ‘condone or glamorise’ the practice of clipped ears.

Is that koala driving? See the story behind the viral photo

Is that koala driving? See the story behind the viral photo

One woman present, Nadia Tugwell, told the Associated Press that she got out of her car to investigate what had caused the pileup.Tugwell said that her car's interior was scratched by the animal's claws, but the koala was shortly picked up by wildlife rescue services.

Dognappers ran off in fear after picking out dog that taught them a lesson

Dognappers ran off in fear after picking out dog that taught them a lesson

Nellie was unimpressed by two men attempting to steal her (Picture: Toby Currier)A pair of ‘dognappers’ ran away in fright after a botched attempt to steal a Belgian Malinois – a breed often used by police and the military.

Solutions of pet rivalry: How to deal with sibling rivalry between furry babies

Solutions of pet rivalry: How to deal with sibling rivalry between furry babies

During childhood, things remain good but as soon as they start growing up the war begins.-If one pet gets annoyed when you train the other one and talk to him then it means that sibling rivalry is going on.What causes pet siblings to start a war?.

Katie Price 'devastated' as petition calls for her to be banned from owning pets

Katie Price 'devastated' as petition calls for her to be banned from owning pets

Katie’s French bulldog Rolo sadly died in July (Picture: Instagram)‘In the last 5 years more animals have died from lack of care.A spokesperson for Katie has since told The Sun that she is ‘aware’ of the petition circulating online, but it is ‘incorrect’ for it to state that she does not love animals.

Lisa Vanderpump mourns the loss of beloved dog Giggy

Lisa Vanderpump mourns the loss of beloved dog Giggy

Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, are mourning the loss of their beloved dog, Giggy.She continued, explaining, “Our sweet Gigolo was such an incredible, unique dog, but mainly, because of him, we started The Vanderpump Dog Foundation and embarked on our mission to save as many dogs as possible.”.

Jonathan Van Ness opens up about the harsh realities of dog adoption

Jonathan Van Ness opens up about the harsh realities of dog adoption

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges once a new furry family member crosses the threshold.“Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness was among those who decided to expand his family; over the summer, he welcomed a rescue dog named Pablo from Austin Pets Alive!

Mandy Moore pays tribute after dog Joni dies 'very unexpectedly'

Mandy Moore pays tribute after dog Joni dies 'very unexpectedly'

Mandy Moore is mourning the loss of her dog Joni, who died Monday night.Moore, who is pregnant with her first child , also wrote that Joni devoured food and loved her other dog, Jackson, and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith .“To know her, was to love her.

Lewis Hamilton’s six-year-old dog Coco dies: ‘My heart is broken’

Lewis Hamilton’s six-year-old dog Coco dies: ‘My heart is broken’

Lewis shared a series of pictures of Coco looking happy with her tongue hanging out, as well as one where the pooch looked hilariously grumpy with a pair of bunny ears affixed to her head.