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If only we took the time to understand the needs of our pets better, sad news from the PDSA:
 

A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity, PDSA, reveals millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners’ animal welfare knowledge.

‘PAW’ MARKS THE SPOT
Uggie starts Dogs Trust Walk of Fame

Film star Uggie yesterday visited Dogs Trust Newbury to leave a lasting impression of his visit. The four-legged star of Hollywood hit, The Artist, got his paws dirty whilst casting impressions in a specially designed pet imprint kit, marking the start of the ‘Dogs Trust Walk of Fame.’

Old English Sheepdog could risk extinction

Warns the Kennel Club as Discover Dogs comes to London

If you have a talented dog and you fancy being on television, then ITV has just the opportunity you're looking for!
 
ITV are on the lookout for the best dogs at heelwork to music, tricks and agility in Britain to take part in a one-off Christmas special! Get your skates on because auditions will be on 29th and 30th of October in London, and then filming of the show will be at the end of November.
 

The Ark is a place for dog and cat grooming, animal photography, behaviour and training advice, memorial area, bereavement services and more. It's in Perth in Scotland, and this Saturday The Ark is having a charity dog wash to raise money for Canine Partners. You can have your dog professionally bathed at £6 for small dogs and £8 for large ones and all money goes to the charity. Also, 10% of bookings made on the day for full grooming, photography or behaviour sessions will go to Canine Partners.
 

Autumn can be a difficult time for dogs - the days get shorter, and in the U.K. we have Fireworks Night with loud noises that many dogs find scary. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home would like your help to supply their dogs with rawhide bones to distract them from the fireworks, and they have advice for you too.
 
Dig up a bone for a homeless hound this Fireworks’ Night

For those of us in the U.K., the clocks go back next weekend, so our evenings will be darker earlier meaning less time for dog walking in the light. How do you cope with less daylight to exercise your dog? If you have to walk in the dark, what great gadgets or safety devices have you found to help keep you safe and make your dog visible?
 
Here's some timely advice from Dogs Trust:
 
TICK TOCK, THE CLOCKS GO BACK
 

If, like us, you've been enjoying the ITV series, Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs, you'll probably be happy to know that Paul could withstand the temptation no longer, and finally gave in and adopted a puppy from the shelter. Here's the latest news from Battersea:

Puppy love for Paul O’Grady as he is announced as a Battersea Ambassador
 

Young dogs to feel the benefit of best-selling Yumove supplement

The company behind Yumove, the leading natural triple action mobility supplement for dogs, has launched a new version aimed specifically at young and active dogs. Lintbells, which has seen demand for Yumove soar since the product was launched three years ago, has studied the needs of younger dogs, and especially those that participate in flyball and agility, to develop Yumove Young & Active specifically for them.
 

Graeme Sims has a new website, The Graeme Sims Method - and dog lovers in Italy are in for a treat, as it's a bi-lingual website. Now not only English speakers can discover Graeme's wonderful life story, his love of dogs and his training methods. I've met Graeme many times and he is always delightful company, full of insights into dogs' minds, and never short of an amusing or thought-provoking anecdote. I will never forget watching him work nine sheepdogs simultaneously, it was amazing.