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TALKING DOGS ★
The latest dog news, plus your
chance to win tickets to Dogstival,
the canine extravaganzer in the
beautiful New Forest.14
ATTENTION,
PLEASE! ★
Ever thought your canine pal is
ignoring you? Carol Price off ers
some advice.18
THAT FESTIVAL
FEELING
Examining the growing trend
for canine-inspired days out and
weekend experiences.22
GET IT OFF YOUR
CHEST!
Vet Vicky Payne’s been seeing a lot
of coughing dogs lately, but the
causes of the condition are often
more complex than they seem.24
LET’S CELEBRATE
DOGS! ★
And the perfect place to do this is
at Crufts 2020. Julie Hill fi lls us in
on what’s in store at the world’s
greatest dog show.28
LIVING ON
THEIR NERVES ★
Anxiety problems are becoming
more common in our dogs, so what
can we do about it?32
ALL CHANGE!
Dog ownership is changing, with
an increasing interest in unusual
and continental breeds.35
LETTERS
Our readers share their views on
the dog world and everything
dog related.38
DOGNAPPING
THROUGH
THE AGES
It’s been going on for hundreds of
years — holding dogs for ransom.
Karen Bush reports.41
FREEBIES! ★
There are 78 glorious giveaways up
for grabs this month.42
DOG SHOPPING
Check out some of the latest
dog-related products on the
market — from cosy canine coats
to natural treats.44
HERE WE GO
AGAIN...
Opening your heart to another
dog can be a good decision.46
ALL ABOUT
BREEDS ★
This month, in our new series, it’s
all about that fi rm favourite, the
Labrador Retriever.52
MY GUARDIAN
ANGEL
Pam Mansfi eld tells the story of
her ‘one in a million’ dog, German
Shepherd Gypsy, who roused her
from a diabetic coma.54
FORGING
A FUTURE ★
How dogs are helping dementia
suff erers to enjoy life again
through the work of the
Dementia Dog Project.58
WITH YOU ALL
THE WAY!
For couples going through the
stress of IVF treatment, the love
of a dog can be a huge support.62
THE SKY’S
THE LIMIT ★
Introducing the AirPaws Crew, the
dogs who are soothing the nerves
of anxious air passengers.64
DOG ANSWERS
Expert help on all your
dog-related problems, from
health to training, behaviour,
general care, and more.70
THE GALLERY
Is your pet among those canine
stars captured in our gallery
this month?74
THE LAST WORD
Broadcaster Anna Webb on the
canine love of her life, and making
the grade as a Bull Terrier.Contents
★ ON THE COVER
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