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Hello • Welcome to the November issue of Your Dog…

Be ready this winter

Guard dog? Nash had other ideas… • When an intruder climbed into a San Diego home, four-year-old Golden Retriever Nash sprang into action. Unfortunately, his chosen action was to fetch him a toy.

Three brothers, 2,500 miles and one incredible journey

Wallace is back on duty

Norfolk beach gets the paws-up

Just for fun • Historical fun and random facts about our four-legged friends…

A SNIP, A TRIP AND A PUPPY SURPRISE • Last 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 Crumpet; every month we’ll be following him as he progresses on his journey to becoming a life-changing guide dog…

ALL ABOARD BILLY’S BUS! • Doggy day care to make everyone smile is a dream come true for Laura Mohan, reports

PAWS & PEOPLE • Every dog has a story − and every owner does, too.

MY DOG GAVE ME MY WORLD BACK • Three years ago, Amy Galpin struggled to leave the house due to crippling anxiety but she now runs a successful dog walking business. Joanne Bednall hears how a special Spaniel transformed her life

20 years of giving hope • For two decades, animal welfare charity, ROLDA, has been helping dogs and cats in Romania and beyond. Now, as it marks its 20th anniversary, the charity is facing greater demand than ever while planning an ambitious new centre for animals in need

SAVING SCOUT • A blind stray puppy taught Tracey Ison valuable life lessons. Andrea McHugh reports

MAKE TREATS WORK HARDER • A tasty treat can be much more than an occasional indulgence. Used in the right way, treats can help with training, keep dogs entertained, support their health and even make some of the trickier parts of dog ownership that bit easier

Why DOES MY DOG EAT POO? • Coprophagia is the technical term for the eating of faeces or dung. Is it natural, and should you stop your dog from doing it? Find out more about this off-putting behaviour with Animal Behaviourist, Toni Shelbourne

HOW TO GET OUT OF TRICKY ‘DOG TO DOG’ SITUATIONS • It’s a sad fact that on walks you will encounter irresponsible owners with undersocialised and out-of-control loose dogs. What are the best defensive actions you can take if a dog is rushing towards your anxious, shy dog? Animal Behaviourist Toni Shelbourne explains

HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG WITH FIREWORKS • Fireworks can be frightening for dogs, but a little preparation can make a big difference. Dr Jacqueline Boyd looks at the science behind noise fears and shares practical ways to help your dog feel safer

Penny puts her best paw forward • Rescue dog, Penny, has gone from pupil to Ambassadog after finding a new home with one of the team behind a pioneering programme helping young people and dogs build brighter futures together

IN A TWIST • This month’s story comes with a warning for our male readers… but please read on as the information might save your dog from a painful problem

WHAT’S NEW? • Your local pet shop is packed with interesting new products and brands you might not find everywhere else. Each month, we pick out some of the latest products worth asking about next time you pop in

THE VELVET (SOFA-LOVING) SPRINTER • Graceful, gentle, and astonishingly quick, the Whippet is a beautifully balanced mix of athlete and affectionate companion. Built for sudden bursts of speed but happiest curled up somewhere warm afterwards, this elegant sighthound is sensitive, loving, and quietly...