Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Your Dog

Adem Fehmi has become one of the most popular dog trainers in the media. Featuring on TV, in print, on radio, and at live events, including Crufts and fun dog shows, he has been sharing his knowledge of – and his huge passion for – dogs for many years. Owner and founder of Dogease, he helps hundreds of owners train their dogs but he’s more than just an excellent trainer. Adem gives his time up to support charities and is part of the Pets as Therapy initiative. He is truly passionate about everyone making the most of life with our canine best friends. We sat down with him to ask him about his work and his philosophy of living with our four-legged friends… MH: Tell us about how your love of…

NUTRAVET PET READY LIFESTAGES CHEWS FOR DOGS Nutravet has launched three new health chews specially designed for dogs, adding to its trusted Pet Ready range of pet products. These tasty, easy-to-administer chews provide daily support for three key stages of a dog’s life: puppy, adult, and senior. ● LifeStages Puppy Chews: specially formulated to support the growing needs of puppies during key developmental stages, particularly during times of environmental or illness-related stress ● LifeStages Adult Chews: designed to provide an extra nutritional boost for mature dogs, ensuring their diet supports their needs as they age, especially during periods of increased stress or health concerns ● LifeStages Senior Chews: tailored for senior dogs who need additional support as their diet may not fully meet their evolving health requirements. The chews are formulated with scientifically…

Paddling pool If you have an old paddling pool tucked away in your shed, get it out for some cooling fun! The best ones are the sturdy plastic paddling pools that won’t get damaged by those doggy claws. Put a bath mat at the bottom so it doesn’t slip around, and make sure the sides aren’t too high and the water is not too deep. Never leave your dog alone in the pool! For some extra fun, try adding some floating toys and yummy treats, like carrot and apple slices. Sun cream It’s not just us humans who need to wear sun cream! Make sure you have some dog-friendly sun cream to apply to areas where your dog’s coat is thin or where there’s no hair at all – and…

The arrival of a new puppy should be one of the most exciting times ever! However, without the right preparation, things can quickly turn into a nightmare. By avoiding these top 10 mistakes, which begin well before your pup arrives, you can ensure your new arrival grows into the canine best friend you always dreamed of… 1 Choosing the wrong breed for your lifestyle Many people still think it doesn’t matter what breed or type of dog they get, and choose their puppy purely on looks. While it is important that the dog you choose makes your heart melt, it is far more important that you pick wisely based on more than just that. Each breed of dog has been designed to do a certain job – and what that job…

Michael Hallam with the questions How rewarding is being a dog trainer? It’s exceptionally rewarding. To drive away from someone’s house, knowing that the dog is now happier and is going to have a better life, you can’t put money on that. It’s also knowing that the owners are happier, as well. You’ve left both species feeling better. Changing people’s perception of dog training is a big one because years ago it used to be shouting and jerking and stamping your feet and maybe even being physical. Dog training has changed. It’s rewarding for the dog and, it might be me, but you can almost see the dog thank you for it. As you leave, the dog looks up to you, almost like, ‘well, you understand me, you understand the…

There is often a negative connotation towards dogs wearing a muzzle but view it as a positive. Muzzles can be necessary to keep others and your dog safe, or helpful to prevent scavenging. They are also handy if your dog is injured and in pain, or you need to perform necessary husbandry. Some places may even insist on your dog wearing a muzzle, for example on ferries. It is best to choose a basket form muzzle, not the fabric type that holds the mouth closed. Dogs can’t eat, drink and, more importantly, pant to cool down when wearing the fabric versions. The key to muzzle training is not to rush and make it fun. How to train wearing a muzzle: 1 Hold the muzzle so the opening faces towards your…

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Lake District’s most eye-catching locations, Windermere is the UK’s largest lake at 10.5 miles long. It has also featured in several films including Peter Rabbit and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For tourists, the rolling hills that surround the lake are a popular spot for hiking. The Lake Windermere circular route is a 32-mile loop that can be tackled in stages. It offers a varied terrain of moderate difficulty with stunning views of both the lake and surrounding fells. For those interested in water sports, the lake is used for a variety, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and wakeboarding. The water is also the location of several world records, and record attempts. The first came in 1930 when Henry Segrave broke the world speed…

* Check before you travel. ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW & DOG SHOW ROYAL CORNWALL EVENTS CENTRE, WADEBRIDGE, 5 – 7JUNE The Royal Cornwall Show is Cornwall’s premier agricultural event, celebrated annually since 1793. This year’s show is held at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre near Wadebridge. Each day features a dedicated dog show segment; visit the website to find out when each dog will feature during the show. The dog shows attract around 1,000 entries, showcasing a diverse range of breeds and offering an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts to learn all about the different breeds and their histories. The event offers a range of activities, including livestock competitions, main ring entertainment, a food and farming pavilion, live music, funfair (great for the kids!) and a countryside village. The event also features…

SPONSORED BY Safe outdoor areas for dogs to play in are so important. A well-fenced garden, no matter how small, offers lots of opportunity for fun and exercise, as well as a little training. The latter often being so subtle that your dog doesn’t realise he is learning new skills. So, you’ve headed outside, either to the garden or an enclosed field, with an inventory of toys, but how are you going to make it the most fun for your dog? Water play For instance, it can be surprising to find that dogs that are reluctant to retrieve from outdoor ground surfaces can really enjoy fetching things out of small areas of water such as paddling pools. Sometimes they will eventually progress from there to fetch on land as well, but…

Mustard in the maze Help guide Mustard through the maze… Wordsearch Can you find all eight words? □ CANICROSS □ HARNESS □ HOUND □ LHASA APSO □ LONGLINE □ OBEDIENCE □ RETRIEVE □ SNIFF Spot the difference! There are five differences between these two pictures, can you spot them? Guess the breed! Can you guess which breed this is? Here’s a few clues: ■ This dog was a favourite of British royalty, often seen alongside one of the kings and even named in his honour! ■ Known for their large, dark eyes and long, silky ears, this breed has a very gentle and expressive look ■ This small dog is known for being super friendly, affectionate, and great with both people and other pets, making it an ideal family companion…

WILSONS COLD-PRESSED DOG FOOD Voted Best Dry Dog Food 2025, and Product You Can’t Live Without, in Your Dog magazine’s Product Awards, Wilsons cold-pressed dog food is a hit with our fans. We’ve teamed up with the Scottish pet food maker to give one lucky pup a selection of its delicious natural recipes. Wilsons cold-pressed is packed with wholesome natural ingredients, vitamins, minerals and herbs to ensure a nutritionally complete meal, guaranteed to set tails wagging. Handcrafted in Scotland, recipes are gently processed at low temperatures to ensure all the goodness is locked in. There are nine tasty recipes to choose from and a selection of allergy-friendly options, too, such as grain-free, chicken-free, or peafree, making them ideal for sensitive tummies or fussy eaters. The prize includes five 2kg bags…

Life is busy with everyday pressures, meaning sometimes it can be easy to forget to enjoy the best things in life. It’s not that we forget our dogs – that’d be impossible to do – but we can miss the opportunities to really savour life with our four-legged best friends. But now summer is on the way, here we can add excitement to the relationship we have with our dog with ways to spend more quality time together… 1 Take on a charity challenge There’s nothing like raising money for a good cause to give renewed focus and a feel-good factor – and you can do this alongside your dog. You could sign up for a charity dog walk or take on a dog walking challenge where you plan to…

Do you love dogs so much that, one day, you can imagine working with them? There are many careers that involve working with and caring for dogs, and we’ve rounded up a small selection of them… do any of these inspire you? Dog groomer Becoming a dog groomer is a fun and rewarding career for anyone who loves dogs! You’ll spend your days making dogs look and feel their best by giving them baths, trimming their fur, and even cleaning their ears and nails. It’s a job that requires patience, attention to detail, and a love for all dog breeds. Plus, you get to build strong bonds with all kinds of dogs, from small puppies to big, fluffy breeds. It’s a great way to turn your passion for animals into…

We’re pleased to bring you the Your Dog Tourist Guide, a trip across both the UK and the world to find our favourite dog-associated tourist hotspots. From well known attractions to hidden gems, we’re giving you great places to visit that have a strong link to canines and their history. The story of Hachiko This month’s tourist guide is a sad one but a perfect example of the loyal nature we love about dogs. Born in 1923, Hachiko, a Japanese Akita dog, was adopted by a renowned Tokyobased agriculture professor, Hidesaburo Ueno. The 15-hour train journey from its birthplace of Odate to the Shibuya district where Ueno lived, was so gruelling it was thought the puppy had died. Following the puppy’s recovery, the two would make the journey to Shibuya…

SPONSORED BY I work in a practice on the south coast with lots of holidaymakers enjoying our beaches and countryside, but this does mean I see more than my fair share of preventable summer health issues. The most common summer emergency remains heatstroke, despite all the education out there. Heatstroke can become a risk for some dogs at temperatures as low as 16°C. Dogs that are overweight, brachycephalic (short nosed), heavily coated, and very old or very young are at higher risk. Humid weather makes panting less effective at cooling dogs down. As temperatures rise, choose walks with shade or where a breeze is likely and try to exercise your dog in cooler parts of the day. Early signs of heat stress include heavy panting with an enlarged tongue. As the…

Despite officially hanging up his harness with Sussex Police four years ago, German Shepherd, Bear, has shown he’s not quite ready to settle into life in the slow lane just yet. Because late last November, the former general purpose police dog called on his training and instinct to prove he’s still got what it takes to save lives. While out on a walk with his owner, retired police superintendent, Julia Pope, Bear tracked down and rescued a vulnerable missing person. But as fate would have it, Julia almost didn’t take the 12-year-old dog out that day, as he was still recovering from an operation to remove two tumours. Old habits “It was about 3.30pm and the light was already starting to fade,” recalled Julia, who decided at the last minute to…