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NightWalkies launches to help women walk their dogs safely at night

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VALERIE the Saluki • In the first instalment of our new series following Your Dog’s sponsored kennel at Bath Cats & Dogs Home, we meet Valerie, a gentle Saluki who survived desperate circumstances and is now waiting for the peaceful home she deserves

A LEARNING CURVE • School dogs can help children in multiple ways, as Andrea McHugh discovers…

Meeting Monty • Wendy Skilling is a primary school teacher, who visits two primary schools in the Warrington area with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Monty.

WELCOME HOME! • A new law will make pet ownership much easier for tenants, reports Andrea McHugh

Case study • Jem Quarry from Wellingborough reflects on her experience of renting with dogs…

FAYE WINTER • For Love Islander turned lifestyle influencer, Faye Winter, a passion for dogs stems from a childhood packed with canine companions. She sat down with Nathaniel Cureton to talk about her beloved Golden Retriever, Bonnie, and her role as a brand ambassador for PetProov, a new app to help prevent pet scams

IS AGILITY FOR ME? • It’s active and fun, and forms close bonds between dog and owner…

AND THE WINNERS ARE… • As voted by you, here are the products voted the best in their category in the Your Dog Product Awards 2026

BACK FROM THE BRINK… • Following complex spinal surgery, Cockerpoo, Ralph, is facing a pain-free future, thanks to his dedicated owners, a highly skilled veterinary team and futuristic technology. Joanne Bednall reports

YOU HAVE TO LAUGH • Veterinary medicine can be a very serious profession: after all, we are involved in life and death decisions every single day. But working with animals also has a lighter side. These are just a few of the more shareable funny moments from my life as a vet, though I’ll admit they are almost all funnier if it wasn’t your dog!

HOME ALONE • Many dogs are uncomfortable being left alone and some become so distressed that they cause damage to themselves or the property they live in. What can you do if your dog struggles with being isolated?

Love dogs? Let 2026 deliver something fun in the post every month…

MEET CRUMPET! • This year a very special, unusually large litter of puppies was born to charity, Guide Dogs; 13 brothers and sisters who became known as the Baker’s Dozen. Your Dog is supporting one of the 13 pups, named Crumpet. Every month we’ll be following Crumpet as he progresses on his journey to becoming a life-changing guide dog

BODY CHECK • Keep your dog’s body in top condition with a daily hands-on health check

LEAVE IT! • Teach your pup a leave command

A BIG PERSONALITY IN A TINY PACKAGE • The Yorkshire Terrier (or ‘Yorkie’ to friends) might be small in size, but make no mistake, these little dogs have hearts as bold as lions. With their glossy coats, cheeky sparkle, and unwavering confidence, Yorkies are proof that great things come in very small, silky packages

SMYTHAM HOLIDAY PARK • Open from 14 March to 3 November, Smytham Holiday Park is nestled in a valley in north Devon. It is perfect for dogs (and their owners) who love a good walk,...