15 h. ago Dog trainer urges owners to enforce important rule 'from day one'

Dog trainer Will Atherton has shared vital advice for new puppy owners – and it's important for everyone to keep in mind when raising their pets

Politics

32 h. ago 'I'm a dog trainer and I'd never recommend five breeds for first

A dog behaviour expert with more than 30 years of experience has shared his top tips for first-time dog owners, and unveiled a list of five breeds he'd urge them to avoid

Politics

47 h. ago Dog trainer reveals trick that will make your pets 'ignore' the Christmas tree

To avoid chaos and added stress this festive season, a dog trainer has shared a method that will save your tree.

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54 h. ago Stop your dog destroying your Christmas tree with easy 'treat' method

A dog trainer has shared her simple yet effective method for training dogs to ignore Christmas trees, and all you need is a handful of treats and some time to spend with your pup

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3 d. ago Experts warn two popular sore throat remedies may be a waste of money

Consumer group Which? and ENT experts say simple home remedies can be just as effective

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4 d. ago Cut winter energy bills by Christmas: Martin Lewis shares five things you need to know

Lots of people are hoping to cut their winter energy bills by Christmas, with the time of year being so expensive. Martin Lewis said there are five things you need to know to achieve success

Science

6 d. ago British Gas says 'reduce energy bill' by opening and closing curtains at 'right time'

Energy provider has shared how people can adjust their routine to save energy and money

Science

6 d. 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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8 d. ago UK dog owners are raising pets wrong way as top trainer says follow his 'crazy' method

A world champion gundog trainer with 25 years of experience has some useful advice for dog owners

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer rebuffs renewed talk of Andy Burnham leadership challenge

PM says Burnham doing ‘really good job’ as Manchester mayor and urges colleagues not to brief against each otherKeir Starmer has attempted to dampen the latest round of speculation about his leadership, insisting that one of his potential rivals, Andy Burnham, is doing a “really good job as mayor of Manchester” and warning colleagues not to waste their time briefing against each other.The prime minister gave his backing to Burnham on Thursday night as he travelled to the G20 summit in Johannesburg, after the Manchester mayor repeatedly failed to rule out challenging Starmer for his party’s leadership during interviews on Thursday. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Urgent mortgage warning over £500 'waste of money promissory notes'

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about promissory notes which claim to be a "golden ticket" to clear mortgage debts, but are in reality an empty promise

Economics

1 week ago James Martin says do 1 Christmas cooking task now to save time and energy

Chef James Martin has spoken about a clever three-ingredient hack that'll save you plenty of time ahead of Christmas Day. So here's everything you need to know

Politics

1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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"

Politics

1 week ago 'I'm a dog trainer and you should never hug pets that display 8 warning signs'

Dog trainer Alan Peiro has outlined the key signs that a pet is uncomfortable with being hugged and when it's best to let them be. So here's what you need to know

Events

1 week ago 'I'm a dog trainer – never hug your pet if they show eight telling signs'

Dog trainer Alan Peiro has posted a video on TikTok warning dog owners that hugs are not always a sign of affection for dogs - and might instead make them feel stressed and anxious

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1 week ago I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez

This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable Like most Spaniards alive today, I was born after the death of Franco 50 years ago. Even for my parents’ generation, the dictatorship that lasted from 1939 until 20 November 1975 is today a distant bad dream. Growing up, the stories I heard were mostly about the post-Franco democratic transition, a time full of promise and energy as younger people set about rebuilding everything from scratch.My mother, who was pregnant with me when she voted in the first free elections in 1977, talks about that time as the happiest of her life. International media reporting from that year described “a broad optimism” in a soon-to-be “healthy, modern, lively nation”.María Ramírez is a journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outlet in Spain Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trainer explains exactly what to do if your dog is a 'nightmare to live with'

Three crucial techniques could transform your pet's behaviour, according to Will Atherton

Politics

1 week ago Slash your energy bills by doing laundry at 'optimal' time of day

It turns out the time of day you do your laundry could make a big difference

Science