‘The Rhythm of Life’ This expression is familiar to most people but it is when we become involved with other beings that we find an understanding of this as being a truth that will help or hinder us in all that we want to achieve. When we breathe in a steady pattern we feel at [...]

The Little Plum Tree And The Secret of Life. As a great lover of fresh fruit throughout the year I buy as greater variety as possible. Amongst the choices available are large and very hard plums, so I leave them in the fridge (to ripen and soften) and wait. The end result is that I [...]

Walk 10km with your four legged friend at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday 20th August and help support Marie Curie. Enjoy a twilight stroll and an evening of family entertainment on the Grade I listed grounds after all other visitors have gone home. Bring a picnic and join in the festival-like atmosphere as we gather to [...]

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Jan’s Weekly Topic Beware of Strangers, of Any Species A few years ago I was invited, by a Doctor, to help with a family who had experienced a very bad dog attack, resulting in the children being terrified of any dog, which meant that even a walk in the park became impossible. I listened to [...]

The PDSA, pets in need of vets, are running a photo competition for young photographers. There are some great prizes for the best pet photos. The competition is open to anyone under 18. So get snapping and get some great shots of your pet looking Healthy and Happy! PDSA Photographer of the Year Competition.  

I came across this fun looking gadget, the Eyenimal. It’s a miniature, waterproof video camera which you can attach to your dogs collar. It will record upto 2 hours of your dog’s antics and behaviour, which you can then download onto your pc. With the Eyenimal you can see the world from your dogs eye view. [...]

Jan’s Weekly Topic DOGS LEFT IN A CAR Question: When is it acceptable to leave a dog in a car unattended? Answer: NEVER The recent deaths of another two Police dogs, who were left in a vehicle while the Police Officer, their ‘primary care giver’ attended an hour long meeting at the Police Dog Training establishment [...]

Jan’s Weekly Topic The Gene Pool The rapid and popular growth in the production of the cross bred dog is again giving cause for concern in the world of dog welfare, as the reality of what is being bred can result in completely new, previously unforeseen, problems. The reasons for this breeding are also sometimes [...]

Thanks to our friends at Butcher’s Pet Care, we can offer a FREE subscription to the first 20,000 dog lovers who sign up to receive a complimentary membership to the Total Dog Magazine community. ALL you need to do is fill in the sign up form and that’s it, you’re done! You will receive dog [...]