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.

How to stop your puppy from having accidents inside

How to stop your puppy from having accidents inside

With that being said, it’s also essential to train your little buddy out of that behaviour with time, which is why Lorna Winter, Director of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter and co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, has shared her top tips for teaching puppies how to stop seeing on the floor.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow — prepare for 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow — prepare for 6 more weeks of winter

Thousands of people from around the nation and other countries gathered at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow, a message they said Phil communicated in “groundhogese.” After Phil’s prediction was announced, the crowd repeatedly chanted “six more weeks!”.

Woman builds her beloved dog an igloo every year when it snows

Woman builds her beloved dog an igloo every year when it snows

Ice queen (Picture: @ t.m_kuu0509 / Caters News)A woman has shared how she builds her elderly Shiba Inu an igloo to chill out in every winter because her dog loves the snow so much.‘Kuu loves playing various games in the snow,’ said Toshimi.

Winter the dolphin, star of 'Dolphin Tale' movies, dies

Winter the dolphin, star of 'Dolphin Tale' movies, dies

Winter, the dolphin who starred in the "Dolphin Tale" films, died on Thursday night, according to The Clearwater Marine Aquarium.He worked with Dan Strzempka, the area clinic manager, to develop a prosthetic tail that Winter could use some of the time.

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

There’s even an on-site pet daycare (Picture: Chris Winter / Quintain Living)15% of leased homes in this new rental community have pets, which are catered for with dog runs, bark parks, walking and daycare services.

Pets are dying in Texas freeze as owners dump them outdoors in sub-zero temperatures

Pets are dying in Texas freeze as owners dump them outdoors in sub-zero temperatures

Animals have been hit hard as winter storms continued to wreak havoc across the US and care groups scrambled to respond to calls of abandoned pets in brutal below-freezing temperatures .Authorities across Houston, Texas, along with investigators, have been responding to a number of calls from residents regarding pet dogs and cats struggling on the streets for days without food and frozen water bowls after they were believed to have been left there by owners.

Hairless dog mistaken for a seal becomes a model

Hairless dog mistaken for a seal becomes a model

Norman wears heavy coats outside and pyjamas in the house as he gets cold very easily (Picture: Caters)‘In the winter, he is in clothes pretty much all day, every day.

Tips to keep your furry pal warm in winter

Tips to keep your furry pal warm in winter

Winter is on and while we may cover up in the chill, pets also need to stay safe and warm.Winter may seem like a lazier season, but don’t let that come in the way of your pet’s grooming session.

Couple create epic snow maze for their 21 rescue dogs

Couple create epic snow maze for their 21 rescue dogs

Chris says making the maze was exhausting (Picture: @mrmoproject/Jam Press)The pups immediately began to explore their winter wonderland playground, and it was clear that they loved their new maze.

X-mas for pets: This Christmas, pets had a purrfect and furry celebration

X-mas for pets: This Christmas, pets had a purrfect and furry celebration

From customised Christmasy suits, Santa caps, squeaky toys and lots of treats – pet parents are making sure that their pawsome buddies have a merry Christmas this year....News in Brief See All. Why people gain weight in winters and how to avoid it.

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

According to Dr. KG Umesh, Waltham Scientific Communication Manager, South Asia, Mars India, “By taking some basic precautions and paying attention to the needs of your four-legged friend, responsible pet owners can help their dogs make it through the winter in good health.

Hairless opossum gets sweater donations to survive winter

Hairless opossum gets sweater donations to survive winter

Gail Barnes, executive director of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, told TODAY that the unusual animal was dropped off on Oct. 23) Initially, she believed the opossum to be a hairless cat.

Ariel Winter adopts adorable blue-eyed rescue puppy with boyfriend Luke Benward

Ariel Winter adopts adorable blue-eyed rescue puppy with boyfriend Luke Benward

Winter shared a series of cute photos on her Instagram Story showing her and boyfriend Luke Benward enjoying time at home with Cobey, who has brown fur and stunning light-blue eyes.!” Winter wrote alongside a photo of her and Benward cuddling the cute dog with light brown fur.

This hiking ferret has summited 11 of Colorado's highest peaks

This hiking ferret has summited 11 of Colorado's highest peaks

While Oliver sometimes hangs out in his ferret-sized tent, at night he cuddles with Lauren Smith in a sleeping bag.Lauren SmithIn winter, they spend a lot of time hiking in Utah since it’s not blisteringly hot as it is during summer months, and has less snow than Colorado.

Giraffes have adorable reaction to finally going outside after long winter

Giraffes have adorable reaction to finally going outside after long winter

Warmer temperatures in Chicago allowed the Brookfield Zoo giraffes to head outside for the first time this year and they took !They started running around and stretching their legs.Giraffes Arnieta (left) and Potoka (right) stretch their legs outside for the first time following winter.

Enjoy your winter hues without kitty flu blues

Enjoy your winter hues without kitty flu blues

- During the extreme cold, long-haired cats, like Persians, tend to accumulate snow balls between their foot pads causing pain and even lameness.- Maintain a calorie surplus diet like chicken, fish, egg, cat food for your pets in winter.

Lidl is selling a heated dog bed which keeps pets warm in winter

Lidl is selling a heated dog bed which keeps pets warm in winter

Lidl’s thermal bed which helps keep mutts warm (Picture: Lidl/Getty)Pooches across the UK can expect to be truly pampered this winter – thanks to supermarket giant Lidl.Your dog could be this comfy (Picture: Lidl)According to Lidl, the seasonal bed is designed for medium-sized pets – or smaller dogs who love extra room.

Stray Dogs at Winter Olympic Games in Sochi Overshadow Opening Ceremony

Stray Dogs at Winter Olympic Games in Sochi Overshadow Opening Ceremony

According to the New York Times, “residents of Sochi have reported seeing dogs shot with poison darts, then tossed into waiting trucks.” Although virtually every country has to deal with pet overpopulation, including our own, Russia is being criticized for entirely focusing their efforts on killing otherwise healthy animals instead of building animal shelters or supporting spay and neuter programs.

Cabinet cats are the purrfect distraction

Cabinet cats are the purrfect distraction

• Aditya Chakrabortty (11 April) quotes the health secretary, Matt Hancock, as saying voting Tory is now “something people start to do when they get their winter fuel allowance”. • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit

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