7 h. ago Half of pet dogs in Berlin kept illegally as owners ‘boycott’ registration rules

Microchip implant with data has been required since 2022 but policy is unpopular because of expense and nuisanceHalf of the pet dogs in Berlin are being kept illegally owing to a suspected “boycott” of unpopular registration rules rolled out after a surge in ownership during the pandemic, figures have shown.Dogs have long been taxed in the German capital, primarily for sanitation costs. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Stacey Solomon gives tearful update on dog Teddy who might 'never be the same again'

Stacey Solomon issued an emotional update over a week after revealing her family pet dog, Teddy, had all of a sudden taken ill and needed to be rushed to the vets

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58 h. ago Which dog should I get? How to choose the best pet for families, city living or people with allergies

We asked professional dog trainer Graeme Hall AKA The Dogfather to give us his suggestions for your perfect poochAt the risk of pleasing a handful of the dog owning population and annoying the vast majority, we asked Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, a dog trainer, presenter of TV’s Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and author of Does My Dog Love Me? to suggest the best breeds for different contexts. “It would be really funny if for every category I said labrador,” laughs Hall. However, his recommendations do come with a caveat: “Dogs are individuals. All Yorkshiremen are smashing, but every now and again you might meet one who’s not. Dogs are a bit like that.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are our pooches really?

Valerie the valiant dachshund has been demonstrating the surprising survival capabilities of even the most pampered pet dogs

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5 d. ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

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5 d. ago 'Pocket bully' dog overpowers pensioner as armed police rush to fatal attack

South Yorkshire Police said armed officers rushed to the scene where a 'pocket bully' dog had overpowered a pensioner and attacked her pet shih-tzu, ultimately killing it

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6 d. ago Dog owners say their bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner

Having control without negatives is why many people rate relationship with canine pet, researchers say

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7 d. ago Is YOUR dog suffering from anxiety? Top trainer LOUISE GLAZEBROOK reveals the hidden signs that your pet is stressed based on its breed

Britain's dogs are more anxious than ever, with vets revealing a shocking tenfold increase over the past decade in the number on 'Puppy Prozac'.

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7 d. ago Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as MORE satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children, study finds

Most dog owners will tell you that their pet is a key member of the family. But a new study has revealed just how strong the connection between owners and their pets really is.

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1 week ago Rampaging dog owner's three words before beloved cavapoo savaged in brutal attack

Steven Yorke revealed the terrifying ordeal he and his dog faced when an off-lead pet attacked his beloved cavapoo on a woodland walk - leaving it fighting for its life

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1 week ago 'Rampaging dog BIT MY LIPS OFF after I tried to pet it while I was out on a date'

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. Connie Wanberg, from Minnesota, says she she went to pat a labrador but the dog jumped and latched onto her face with her lip found "chewed up" on the floor

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1 week ago Woman and her pet dog injured in 'terrifying' targeted attack

The attack left both a woman and her dog injured and has been described as “terrifying” by police

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1 week ago Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza

A dog has been reunited with an Israeli family after the pet vanished for 18 months in Gaza

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1 week ago Three dog breeds that trainer says are 'perfect' for families

Choosing the right dog breed is crucial when it comes to adopting a pet and that decision becomes even more important when there are children involved, according to a dog expert

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1 week ago 600 kinds of dogs? Pet illustrator Lili Chin aims to capture them all in whimsical drawings

Illustrator Lili Chin became fascinated with dog behavior in 2008 after her Boston terrier, Boogie, bit their landlord and they almost got evicted

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1 week ago Pet dog kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 is rescued in Gaza: Emotional moment Billy the Cavalier King Charles is reunited with Israeli owner by the soldier who saved her

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Billy was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel by Hamas gunmen as they stalked through the settlement on October 7, 2023

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1 week ago Pet dog kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 is rescued in Gaza: Billy the Cavalier King Charles's owners praise 'miracle' as she is returned to Israel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Billy was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel by Hamas gunmen as they stalked through the settlement on October 7, 2023

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2 w. ago Dog owner alleges part of pet’s tongue was clipped off at groomers

The traumatised owner said ‘there was blood on my sweater, my hand, and my wallet’

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2 w. ago Rescue group releases new footage of pet dog lost in wild for 500 days: ‘Roast chicken seems to be favourite’

The tiny dog has been visiting the rescue group’s ‘trap site’ on a regular basis

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2 w. ago Net closes in on Valerie with new footage of dachshund after more than 500 days at large on Kangaroo Island

Team leading South Australian search says risk of disrupting other wildlife has made it hard to capture missing pet dogElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcasNew footage of Valerie the miniature dachshund, missing since 2023, shows her sniffing around a trap and capering with a food box.But more than 500 days since she escaped from a pen on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Valerie is still at large.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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