Latest articles by Abby Driver
Dog breeds with high prey drive
Advice Some dogs have a particularly high prey drive, which comes with both advantages and disadvantages
15 charming spaniel breeds
Advice Discover more about the different types – and find out which might suit you best
What I wish I knew before getting a second dog
Real owner It’s a position many dog owners find themselves in
10 dog breeds that shed a lot
Advice Find out which beautiful breeds are the biggest shedders
How many types of retrievers are there? Get to know them all
Advice Meet the six retriever breeds – and find out what each one excels at
33 herding dog breeds
Advice The way they manage their flock varies, but these herding dog breeds all excel at their craft
How far can dogs smell? And other ‘nosy’ questions answered
Fun Facts From picking up the scent of a potential mate miles away to uncovering an explosive, a dog's nose is always hard at work
18 scent hounds with powerful noses
Advice Some of these scent hounds can smell more than 12 miles in the right conditions!
10 small dog breeds that don’t shed (much!)
Advice If you’re looking for a low-maintenance dog and you’re short on space, one of these small dog breeds that don’t shed could be just what you’re looking for
The real cost of owning a dog revealed
Feature Have you been wondering about the cost of owning a dog? We’ve dug a litter deeper to help you assess what you can afford
How to be the best dog owner
Advice Always striving to do your best? Here’s how you can show up for your pet and be the best dog owner, with advice from our vet
How to clean a fish tank in 6 simple steps
How to From products you'll need to steps to take, here's how to clean a fish tank
8 ways I’m involving my dog in Christmas festivities this year
Real owner Here’s how I plan to involve my dog this Christmas so that it doesn’t all become too much for her
Housing rabbits indoors? We put your questions to a vet
Advice More pet owners than ever are housing rabbits indoors, so if it’s something you’re considering, here’s what you need to know
Housing rabbits outdoors
Advice If you’re thinking about housing rabbits outdoors, you might have some questions about what’s best, so we’ve put them to a vet
How to teach your dog to heel
ADVICE Want to upgrade your walks? Get the expert lowdown on how to teach your dog to heel…
My dog was very attention-seeking around our baby until we set boundaries, here’s how
FEATURE I didn’t realize I’d accidentally created a needy dog until I had a baby! Here’s how we helped our dog through the tricky transition…
I bought a puppy while raising a toddler - here’s six useful tips I've picked up
Real owners Considering getting a puppy while raising a toddler? Learn from my mistakes…
I swapped my puppy over to raw food and was shocked at how much it improved her behavior
FEATURE How changing my puppy's diet made her calmer and easier to train
