Hush now (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Barking is very normal behaviour for dogs and puppies, but that doesn’t exactly make it nice.‘Heavily reward periods of quiet behaviour,’ says Lorna, ‘especially with more vocal pups.’.

Patron was honoured by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky (Image: Twitter/ @EuromaidanPress/ @tvtoront) Euromaidan Press has previously hailed Patron the 'heart and soul of the Chernihiv pyrotechnic team' (Image: Twitter/ Euromaidan Press)The account tweeted: “Service dog "Patron" in national Ukrainian clothes - Vyshyvanka.“‘Patron’ works in a team of pyrotechnicians of the State Emergency Service, Chernihiv Oblast.

They’re just hairy babies after all (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm)There are few things more apt to pull at your heartstrings than a crying puppy.

Jessie was spotted half-way across the country by someone who saw her missing dog appeal (Picture: Triangle News)A woman whose dog was stolen from her as she suffered a heart attack in the street been reunited with the pet after it was spotted half-way across the country four days later.

Step away from the slipper, little buddy (Picture: Getty Images)Puppies are pretty synonymous with chewing – between teething, curiosity and a need to expend all that energy, it’s one of their favourite things to do.

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.

While not ideal, nipping is very normal puppy behaviour, so don’t be alarmed (Picture: Getty Images)So you’ve got a puppy – congratulations, you’re living the dream.

‘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.

Experts said the survey highlights the knowledge gap among dog owners over what is normal behaviour (Image: GETTY)Some 42 percent said pulling on the lead was an issue for puppies aged six months to one year, while 37 percent said jumping up at strangers.

Despite focusing on animals, the small outfit, which works in collaboration with a larger foundation called Centaurus, has also evacuated more than 3,000 people from Ukraine, including those in need of urgent medical attention.Patrick Westrup, 31, who co-runs the group, said the organisation also donates food to people in Ukraine.

(Image: STEVE MORAN)Mr Moran said trainers are using methods that are doing little to stem the rise in dog attacks that has been partly driven by the rise in first-time dog owners.First-time owners not knowing how to train certain breeds has partly fuelled the rise in dog attacks (Image: GETTY).

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DOG owners have been warned to sometimes skip a daily walk with their beloved pooch, and instead use the time for training games at home in order to improve their pet's wellbeing.

03:21Although I wouldn’t be able to put my thoughts into words until years later, I adopted a disabled dog because I could no longer live with the loneliness of being the only disabled one in my life.

Poor Eric has spent most of his life in kennels (Image: RSPCA)"He needs a very specific home with owners who are experienced with his breed type and the sort of lifestyle he needs, and can also help him really carefully and slowly navigate the world.“He really is the most loving, affectionate and loyal lad once he gets to know you.

Waffle is still waiting for the perfect home to come along (Image: RSPCA)“Waffle is a complex soul and he’s very sensitive as he’s not had the best start in life.

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.

Channing Tatum's newest movie, "Dog," may induce swooning over the human-animal bond, but some experts worry it could lead to more abandoned Belgian Malinois, the dog breed featured in the movie.

The dog made a cameo in the 40-year-old's latest Instagram video, and he's clearly captured Spears' heart with his big blue eyes., referring to her first love, her fiancé, Sam Asghari .Spears revealed that she found Sawyer "like a dream" while vacationing in Maui and took him home with her.

‘As always, if the general guidance isn’t helping, there might be another reason your dog is pulling a lot on the lead – then we recommend getting in touch with an accredited animal behaviourist such as a member of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council.’.