Dogs saved from slaughterhouse are now helping people in UK with mental health

Dogs saved from slaughterhouse are now helping people in UK with mental health

South Korea is the only country in Asia to intensively breed dogs to be eaten But the majority of the South Korean public reject the trade, and activists are working hard to stop it (Picture: Jean Chung) Claire holds Mocha, a UK-bound dog in front of his cage at the Namyangju farm (Picture: Jean Chung)Opinion polls show that 72% of citizens in Yulin don’t regularly eat dog, despite efforts by meat traders to promote it.

Trained dogs can detect Covid as well as PCR lab tests, study shows

Trained dogs can detect Covid as well as PCR lab tests, study shows

While a standard PCR test can take a day or more to deliver a result, the scientists involved in this study said the dogs were able to analyse 20 samples in 15 seconds.

The top mistakes puppy owners make and how to avoid them

The top mistakes puppy owners make and how to avoid them

‘Between eight and 16 weeks is a key developmental time for your puppy and as owners, it’s our job to show them all sorts of experiences, environments and people they may encounter in the future,’ Jacob explains.

Wonderdog by Jules Howard review – are we taming dogs, or are they taming us?

Wonderdog by Jules Howard review – are we taming dogs, or are they taming us?

While Howard includes these moments of playful humility on behalf of earlier science, his message is profound, though he insists that it’s “straightforward”: “It is simply that the more compassionate we have become in our explorations into the minds of dogs, the more intelligent they have shown us to be.

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Two-year-old Olive was visibly excited to see her owners – Jo Belton and her daughter Charlotte (Pictures: Facebook)Adorable footage shows the moment a brave dog was reunited with her owners after being stuck in a mineshaft for four days.

Levelling up with our ferrets in the north

Levelling up with our ferrets in the north

The inclusion of ferrets in this list really does show that the government takes the interests of northerners into account in its policies, don’t you think?

Expert pinpoints the exact signs your dog really loves you - ‘Whole range of emotions’

Expert pinpoints the exact signs your dog really loves you - ‘Whole range of emotions’

An expert has revealed the key to knowing your dog's thoughts (Image: Getty) One way to show dogs you love them is to spend time with them (Image: Getty)However, if they choose to come to you and snuggle into you, it’s likely that they trust you as a member of their family.

Stoke-on-Trent: Boy, 4, savaged by neighbour's lurcher while in toilet

Stoke-on-Trent: Boy, 4, savaged by neighbour's lurcher while in toilet

Leon Lawlor, 4, suffered injuries to his mouth and eyelid (Picture: Stoke Sentinel/BPM Media)Horrifying pictures show the facial injuries a four-year-old suffered when he was attacked by a friend’s dog.He was left covered in blood and needed surgery after lurcher Duke savaged him on his mouth and eyelid, Stoke-on-Trent Live reports.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shows off her love for Indian dogs; Here are some of the most popular Indian dog breeds

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shows off her love for Indian dogs; Here are some of the most popular Indian dog breeds

Indian dog breeds are one of the most overlooked breeds in the world, as a large percentage of people tend to go for foreign dog breeds as their pets.

20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

In fact, the champion German shepherd Manhattan, who won Westminster in 1987, is one of Frei’s favorite show dogs of any breed.RottweilerCourtesy National Dog ShowFrei likes to call rottweilers “the middle linebacker of dogs” and said he loves the breed.

John Travolta adopts the dog from the Betty White Oscars tribute — thanks to Jamie Lee Curtis

John Travolta adopts the dog from the Betty White Oscars tribute — thanks to Jamie Lee Curtis

It all started when Curtis stepped onto the award show stage with an adorable little dog named Mac & Cheese to give a tribute to the late Betty White, who helped countless animals throughout her life , during the in memoriam segment.

Shocking images show horrific burns on dog's face - warning to owners over toxic plant

Shocking images show horrific burns on dog's face - warning to owners over toxic plant

The four-year-old dog started developing the wounds after sniffing around a suspected giant hogweed plant, which can cause blindness, painful burns and blisters if it comes into contact with dogs or humans.

Actress Giorgia Andriani shows her concern for strays on Holi

Actress Giorgia Andriani shows her concern for strays on Holi

Giorgia Andriani is one of the actresses in the Bollywood industry who is a proud parent of two amazing dogs and so, she shares her concern over the matter.

Is your dog showing signs of depression and anxiety? Here’s how to help

Is your dog showing signs of depression and anxiety? Here’s how to help

Guide Dogs is encouraging dog owners across the UK to incorporate a variety of canine enrichment into their daily life to help maintain good mental health and wellbeing for their pets.

Crufts 2022: When is the winner announced and how is it judged?

Crufts 2022: When is the winner announced and how is it judged?

The winning pooch will be announced at the end of the competition – which is due to finish at 9pm today.Best in Show will be announced at the end of the day (Picture: PA)How is the winner decided?

Couple who starved puppy to brink of death in ‘worst’ case of cruelty jailed

Couple who starved puppy to brink of death in ‘worst’ case of cruelty jailed

Harrowing pictures show Tiggy in an emaciated state with protruding ribs after an animal welfare officer from Northumberland County Council visited the couple’s home in Blyth in December 2019.Tiggy was found in a terrible state (Picture: NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/SWNS)Patterson and Milburn both admitted unnecessary suffering to a protected animal at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Is your dog depressed? Horror pet warning as study pinpoints major signs to look out for

Is your dog depressed? Horror pet warning as study pinpoints major signs to look out for

Study finds nearly three quarters of UK dogs show signs of poor mental health (Image: Getty) Around 8.8 million dogs exhibit behaviour indicating anxiety or depression (Image: Getty)The most common signs include a loss of appetite, destructiveness and low activity levels.

Down, boy? How you can tell if your dog is depressed – and how to help

Down, boy? How you can tell if your dog is depressed – and how to help

This is about dogs showing signs of poor mental health, including anxiety.“It’s an outdated viewpoint to think that dogs just need a walk or two a day to be content,” said Guide Dogs’ chief scientific officer Dr Helen Vaterlaws-Whiteside.Vaterlaws-Whiteside recommends a lot of mental stimulation, problem-solving puzzles .

New dogs, new tricks: lockdown puppy boom changes face of Crufts

New dogs, new tricks: lockdown puppy boom changes face of Crufts

As well as best in show, competitions include agility, heelwork and flyball, with Crufts anticipating record UK interest – although international numbers are down.“Working from home has opened up dog ownership for a lot more people and there was obviously huge demand for dogs during lockdown, but I think that has extended now and people are looking at other activities to do with their dog, beyond normal pet ownership,” said Lambert.

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Footage shows the two dognappers approaching 60-year-old Caroline Busby (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS) Distraught over her missing pooch, Caroline and her family scoured the area after Luna was taken (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS).

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