Avon Fire & Rescue Service has hosted its first national search dog training course at Hicks Gate Fire Station, bringing together specialist new handlers and dogs from across the country to help develop future search dog capabilities and strengthen the UK’s national resilience. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams play a vital role within the fire and rescue service,
Recent research shows that while Brits are confident they know what a guide dog is, many still have gaps in awareness about how these highly-trained dogs work and how they should interact with them.
Most people associate dog heatstroke with hot cars. The reality is quite different. Research from the Royal Veterinary College, analysing records from more than 900,000 UK dogs, found that exercise was responsible for 74% of heatstroke cases. Walking,…
Dogs Trust and the RSPCA have jointly published the Dog Ownership Guide, or ‘DOG’ for short. It aims to provide both new and experienced owners with a clearer, more consistent understanding of what being a responsible dog owner…
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France A gorilla in captivity can live into its 40s and, in rare cases, well past 60. For the people who care for…