20 h. ago Dog expert shares top 5 breeds for those who want to avoid shedding or smells

Millions of people all around the world open their homes to a pet dog. A professional dog behaviour expert has shared five low-maintenance breeds that produce minimal odour and shedding

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28 h. ago Dog trainer warns 3 breeds are 'worst' for families — 'they bite children'

Dog expert Will Atherton, of Will Atherton Canine Training, has named three breeds that families may want to "steer well clear of" if they have children

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4 d. ago When is it too cold to walk the dog? Essential expert winter advice all dog owners need to know

With temperatures dropping across Scotland this week it’s time to take a little extra care of our four-legged friends.

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5 d. ago Professional dog trainer shares the 5 'most protective' dog breeds

A dog behaviour expert has revealed the five breeds he believes to be the most protective of their owners and families - as one kind is a "controversial" mention

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5 d. ago Dog trainer names 5 'most protective' breeds and one is 'controversial'

Professional canine trainer Casey Ray shared the five breeds he believes are the 'most protective' for their family and one on the list is rather 'misunderstood'

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5 d. ago 'I'm a professional dog trainer and 5 breeds are the most protective'

A professional dog trainer has shared a list of five breeds he believes to be the most "protective" - though they do need proper training and early socialisation to "thrive"

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6 d. ago 'I'm a pet expert and these 5 dog breeds are depressed if they show this one sign'

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, some dog breeds are more prone to the winter blues than others - and there are a few signs to look out for

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1 week ago Protect your dog from common winter infection with tips from our Star Paws expert

It’s not just people that get sniffles in the winter – your dog could end up with a nasty case of kennel cough, says Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb

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1 week ago 5 dog breeds 'you should avoid' according to trainer – but it's not why you think

A dog trainer with 30 years of experience has shared a list of five breeds he thinks people should "avoid" - but it's not because they're aggressive or dangerous, it's for other reasons

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1 week ago 'I'm a professional dog trainer and there's 5 breeds I'd avoid'

A professional dog trainer who's worked with animals for more than three decades has shared the five "hardest" breeds which he believes some owners should "avoid" - and the list includes some popular options

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2 w. ago Dog owners urged to be vigilant on walks as 'poisonous' threat spikes in November

A dog expert is urging owners to 'go straight to the vet' if they stop any of these signs after a walk.

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2 w. ago 5 dog breeds 'perfect' for families – and it's not Labs or golden retrievers

A dog behaviour expert who boasts more than 30 years of experience working with dogs has shared a list of the top five breeds he most recommends to families, and it doesn't include Labradors or golden retrievers

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2 w. ago I’m a dog expert – here’s why I’d never get my dead dog cloned like Tom Brady did

For a grieving dog owner desperate to bring their pet back, cloning may feel like the answer to a broken heart. But it could be bad for us and our dogs, writes Louise Glazebrook

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2 w. ago “I’m a dog expert – here’s why I’d never get my dead dog cloned like Tom Brady”

For grieving dog owners desperate to bring their pet back, cloning may feel like the answer for a broken heart. But it could be bad for us and our dogs, writes Louise Glazebrook

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2 w. ago 'I'm a vet and this dog breed is always my favourite patient

Millions of people all over the world own dogs and everyone has a favourite breeds, from golden retrievers to French bulldogs, but a vet has shared his favourite - and it may surprise some people

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2 w. ago Furious villagers lash out over 'monstrous' 65ft tall 'mega shed' being built behind their homes

Villagers in Pilning, Gloucestershire, say a new 'stadium-sized' warehouse which has sprung up behind their properties has devalued their homes and is blighting their lives.

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3 w. ago Dog behaviour expert issues 4 week warning to anyone getting a puppy

It comes as many owners have admitted to doing no research before committing

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3 w. ago Preparing your dog for Bonfire Night: Expert reveals six things you should do BEFORE Guy Fawkes night

These tips should hopefully minimise the impact of the noisiest night of the year on your four-legged friends.

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4 w. ago Dog behaviour expert names 5 breeds he 'trusts most' around grandchildren

A professional dog trainer and "behaviour expert" has shared the top five dog breeds he'd most "trust" around his grandchildren and families based on his 30 years of experience

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last month 'I'm a dog trainer and there are five breeds I trust around my grandchildren'

A dog trainer with 30 years of experience has shared a list of five dog breeds he'd most "trust" around his grandchildren, and the beloved golden retriever hasn't made the cut

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