adoption & fostering

You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?

People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what’s involved...

So-called ‘milestones’ are shifting these days. Is getting a dog the new getting hitched?

If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start

You’re in love, but is it irresponsible to add four paws to the mix?

At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done? 

A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal

Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing

Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle

Why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds or tripods

Sound advice from seasoned dog and cat parents who have been there

They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning

7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home

Hundreds of dogs are rescued from hoarding situations every year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts

There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts

Double trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in

One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number when it comes to your dog

Five ways to warm a skittish dog to you

The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better – especially when you implement this advice

It’s a big decision, so tick these boxes before you sign on the dotted line

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet

Beyond more puppy love and snuggle time