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  Dogs are able to recognize words and different people’s voices, a study has claimed. For those who have never had a pet in their household, they may think it is odd when dog owners speak to their canine companions as if they’re having a two-way conversation. However, according to new research, dogs are able to discern different words and distinct human voices. For the study, which was published in journal Biology Letters, a team of scientists from the University of Sussex conducted an investigation to see whether domestic dogs could instinctively recognize the same word...

As January draws to an end, running shoes and yoga mats around the country are beginning to gather dust. If you’ve lost steam on your fitness-focused New Year’s resolutions, why not try adding your dog to your training routine? Exercising together not only benefits your health but your dog’s as well. But remember, before beginning any exercise routine with your four-legged friend, consult your vet to ensure your dog is in good physical condition for the exercise you’re envisioning. How To Start Exercising With Your Dog So you want to spend some quality time...

Christmas is the time to indulge, celebrate and have fun – and as part of the family, our dogs will normally be enjoying some of the action too. But the festive season also presents a world of hidden dangers to our four-legged friends, from toxic foods to dangerous seasonal plants. To ensure your dog remains safe this Christmas, we have great advice from the Veterinary Poisons Information Service to ensure you’re in the know about what dangers to keep your dogs away from during the festive season. Dangerous foods and drink...

New data from the charity Guide Dogs has revealed that dogs are more scared of fireworks than being left alone or going to the vet. Over 32,000 dog owners were polled about their pet’s biggest fear in Guide Dogs’ Great British Dogs Survey and a quarter (8,473) said their dog’s biggest fear was fireworks and loud noises.    Dogs are extremely sound sensitive, while the human ear can detect pitches up to 20,000 hertz, dogs can hear frequencies up to about 45,000 hertz, so it’s not just fireworks directly outside that need to be considered – it could be some much further away that can affect...

Dog walkers warned ingesting Palm Oil could potentially threaten life of your dog. Dog owners in Cornwall have been warned about the dangers of palm oil, after a white substance washed up on beaches in Newquay and Portheras. Palm oil pollution on coves around Pendeen, owners must be vigilant whilst walking their dogs. The white blocks were also found on Fistral Beach last month, according to the Cornwall council. “We acted as soon as the reports came in of this white substance being washed up on Fistral Beach,“ a council spokesperson told a local newspaper. Cornwall Council...