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Diesel is a vibrant and charismatic three-year-old Malinois crossbreed whose zest for life is downright infectious, and he is searching for his new forever home.

He arrived at RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre 274 days ago after being rescued from an unsuitable environment, in poor condition. Now in full health, this handsome lad is bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and an unshakable belief that the humble tennis ball is the greatest invention of all time.

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Christmas can be a tough time for those who have lost loved ones – and that includes pets. For some of us, Christmas brings back a flood of happy memories for those pets who were much loved family members, but are now at Rainbow Bridge.

One local pet shop has come up with a way to memorialise beloved pets no longer with us, and include them in the festivities.

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Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Ben has shared five effective training tips to stop dogs begging for food, so owners can enjoy their Christmas dinner in peace.

With 35 years’ experience and working with over 30 dogs every day, Ben recently partnered with ACME Kennels to offer free advice and training tips to dog owners to help tackle bad behaviour.

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The special bond between Retired Major Archie Douglas, from North Berwick, and his Bravehoundassistance dog, Cocoa, has been recognised by a UK armed forces award.

The Soldiering On Awards acknowledge, honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups in the Armed Forces community.

Archie and Cocoa won the Animal Partnership category at a special award ceremony in London last week (Wednesday 22nd October).

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Chinchillas, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets and gerbils also seeking homes
The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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Expert shares tips to keep your dog under control at the beach

Dog owners heading to the beach this summer are being offered expert advice on how to keep their pets safe, happy, and under control.

With the weather warming up, dog training experts at ACME Kennels have shared their top training tips for keeping pets under control at the seaside.

Beaches can be a sensory overload for dogs, with roaming children, other pets, and wide-open spaces - making it essential that dogs reliably respond to their owners, for both safety and enjoyment.

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The UK has had a few flurries of snow, and our newspapers are have had a flurry of headlines about "arctic blasts"!

But with forecasts predicting lows of -10°C for some areas of Britain, we dog owners need to make sure our four legged friends stay safe during the cold weather.

To help inspire us Tails.com consulted top behaviourist Carolyn Menteith for her expert advice on walking your dog in cold weather and when you should stay inside.

Consider your dog's breed type

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LUXlife magazine applauds the winners of this year’s Pet Products & Services Awards.
Nantwich based dog trainer Nose to Trail has once again been crowned Top Dog in a National competition with founder, Rachel Rodgers being awarded the accolade of Best Clinical Animal Behaviourist 2024 (UK) for the second year running from the LUXLife Pet Product & Services Awards.

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• Susannah Chalmers participating in 2 world championships
• Susannah competes with her Papillon Arran
• Historic first GB senior agility team

When Susannah Chalmers took up agility with her Pug, Marsha, she never in her wildest dreams thought it would lead to competing on a world class level. Though Marsha is now enjoying retirement, Susannah shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, in 2024, Susannah is heading to not just one, but two dog agility world championships.

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Have you met a three legged dog?

You may have seen one without even noticing their lack of a leg, because when a tripawd is running, it can be hard to spot that they are three legged.

When Sarah Loveland's dog, Roobi, was diagnosed with a bone tumour, and amputation was discussed, Sarah wasn't sure what life would be like post surgery. The vet was confident, and Roobi was just as full of energy and enthusiasm on three legs as she had been on four.

After a short recovery, Roobi was back to her bouncy self.

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