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Dog attack: what happens when the other dog doesn’t want to play?

Responsible dog owners are aware of their pet’s personality traits and act accordingly, but what if you’re faced with a temperamental dog and the owner’s nowhere to be seen? Tracy Buchanan, of...

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Coping with the death of a pet…

If you’ve ever lost a pet you’ll know the ‘pull yourself together, it’s only an animal’ approach misses the point completely. We forge huge bonds with pets and losing them can leave a gaping whole in...

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Look beyond branding to give your dog the best diet

How much of an impact does a dog’s diet have on its behaviour and wellbeing? Ralphie.co.uk talks to Fran Griffin, of Acorn Dog Training in Milton Keynes, who says we need to look beyond branding and...

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Think of your dog this festive season

We all know that you should never buy someone a dog for Christmas but, sadly, often not much consideration is given to how the Christmas festivities impact on a dog’s everyday routine. Lynne Davies, a...

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49 per cent of dogs will get their own Christmas dinner

Almost half of dog owners are planning to make a special Christmas meal for their dog, according to research carried out by K9 Magazine on behalf of Direct Line Pet Insurance. Of the 1,021 people...

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Dispelling the myths: they may be forced into early retirement but greyhounds...

Each year up to 10,000 greyhounds retire from the track in need of a loving home. These dogs, bred to race, can find themselves homeless as young as three or four-years-old. Fran Griffin, from...

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Choosing the right dog for your family…

Taking on a dog is a big decision and one the whole family needs to be on board with. And it’s often not as easy as you might think. Here, mum of three Ali Varty, from Shenley, talks about the ups and...

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Dog walkers help cut crime in the community

A scheme set up to encourage Milton Keynes dog walkers to be the eyes and ears of the community and help reduce crime has more than 1,000 members. Milton Keynes Dog Watch is a registered charity set up...

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Why do you love being a dog owner and what’s your best walkies?

Hear these short audio clips from dog owners, explaining why they love being a dog owner and what their favourite walk is… and don’t forget to submit your own! Just click on the links to listen to the...

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On getting your dog neutered…

Whether to get your dog neutered or spayed is a question faced by all dog owners. Ralphie.co.uk talks to Stony Stratford’s Gemma Bessant, owner of Stamp the chiwawa, about her decision…

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