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Wellbeing and care for dogs

From deciding to get a dog, right through to making the difficult decision to say goodbye. Here you'll find information on daily care for happy, healthy pets.

Dogs off lead

Doggy day care

Brindle lurcher on Underground

Taking dogs on trains

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How to keep your dog safe this Halloween

Supporter services team leader Jaimie Stevenson-Miller getting her dog Zac

Moving house and travelling with dogs

Dogs by lake

Group walking with your dog

Baby gerbils

Did you know - owners must make sure their pets are happy by law?

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Ear cropping in dogs

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Five things to think about before getting a husky

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Top dog-friendly beaches for summer

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Keeping your family dog and visiting children safe

Lurcher dog being strapped into a seatbelt in a car

Travelling with your dog by car

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Five best food toys for dogs

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