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It’s time to look beyond biodegradable.

Hello • Welcome to the October issue of Your Dog…

Let’s talk news… • A selection of stories, UK news and beyond that caught our attention

Should you let your dog lick your face?

Sorry Axel, Larry was here first…

Does your dog trust you?

All aboard the dog bus!

Yes, your dog really might know when you’re happy

Just for fun • Historical fun and random facts about our four-legged friends…

AN ENRICHMENT PRIZE BUNDLE! • We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a brilliant bundle of enrichment goodies!

SIRENS, STAYCATIONS AND SUMMER FUN • Last year a very special, unusually large litter of puppies was born to charity Guide Dogs; 13 brothers and sisters who became known as the Baker’s Dozen. Your Dog is supporting Crumpet; every month we’ll be following him as he progresses on his journey to becoming a life-changing guide dog…

DOGS ARE MY LIFE, BUT I’M ALLERGIC! • Becky Cochrane had forged a successful canine career only to find she is allergic to dogs. Joanne Bednall hears how she copes at home and work

PAWS & PEOPLE • Every dog has a story − and every owner does, too.

POLITICAL ANIMALS • Green MP Hannah Spencer’s rescue Greyhounds help ease the pressure of Westminster life. Andrea McHugh reports

DOG OF A LIFETIME • When Sarah found each other, their lives changed forever. reports Andrea McHugh

TASTY TREATS – WHEN THEY GET SENT FOR ‘LAB’ TESTING • Treats can reward good behaviour, provide enrichment and even support health, but not every option is as wholesome as it appears. Dr Jacqueline Boyd explores what goes into the treats we give our dogs, the risks to watch for and how to choose wisely

BE YOUR DOG’S SUPERHERO! • We all know people who are introverts, extroverts or ambiverts, but would you recognise these personality traits in your dog and know how to support him? Let’s take a deep dive into the reserved dog with animal behaviourist and Tellington TTouch instructor

WALKING ETIQUETTE: WHAT TO DO AROUND ON-LEAD DOGS • This subject is a huge bone of contention among dog walkers. Let’s nail down the etiquette of what to do if you see a dog on a lead. Animal behaviourist Toni Shelbourne lays out the correct protocol

DON’T SKIP THAT ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK • Is your dog’s Annual Health Check due? Have you put the reminder card away, or let the email get lost in the spam? Are you wondering if you really need to pay out for it every year? After all, you’ve read that dogs don’t need annual vaccinations…

THE UNMISTAKABLE TERRIER WITH COMIC CHARM • Bold, comical, and packed with personality, the Bull Terrier is one of the most instantly recognisable breeds in the dog world. Affectionate, energetic, and gloriously silly with the people they love, Bull Terriers are best suited to owners who can offer firm guidance, plenty of fun, and a good sense of humour

YOUR BULL TERRIERS! • We asked for your Bull Terrier pictures, and you didn’t disappoint! Here’s a selection of these amazing dogs…

The dog who makes Mondays special • Every other Monday, Maisie walks through the doors of a Hampshire care home and straight into the arms of some of her biggest fans. But this much-loved Pets As Therapy dog brings far more than cuddles, often unlocking memories of dogs, families and lives lived many years ago

Frizzle’s winning ways • When Clare Greenwood welcomed Bedlington Terrier, Frizzle, into her life as an eight-week-old puppy, she could never have imagined quite where their journey would take them

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