Your Dog June 2025

Life is busy for everyone. There’s always another job that needs doing! But it’s important to remember to make the most of the good things in life. After all, that’s why we work hard, to enjoy the fruits of our labour. And our dogs are one of the very best things. This is why our lead feature this month is about spicing up life with your dog. It’s not that we forget our dogs, we could never do that. It’s just that we can miss opportunities to really savour life with our canine best friends in the hustle and bustle of daily life. So, our top 10 list gives you inspiration of ways to reinvigorate life with your dog and spend some more time together. If you can do just one…

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Lake District’s most eye-catching locations, Windermere is the UK’s largest lake at 10.5 miles long. It has also featured in several films including Peter Rabbit and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For tourists, the rolling hills that surround the lake are a popular spot for hiking. The Lake Windermere circular route is a 32-mile loop that can be tackled in stages. It offers a varied terrain of moderate difficulty with stunning views of both the lake and surrounding fells. For those interested in water sports, the lake is used for a variety, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and wakeboarding. The water is also the location of several world records, and record attempts. The first came in 1930 when Henry Segrave broke the world speed…

Life is busy with everyday pressures, meaning sometimes it can be easy to forget to enjoy the best things in life. It’s not that we forget our dogs – that’d be impossible to do – but we can miss the opportunities to really savour life with our four-legged best friends. But now summer is on the way, here we can add excitement to the relationship we have with our dog with ways to spend more quality time together… 1 Take on a charity challenge There’s nothing like raising money for a good cause to give renewed focus and a feel-good factor – and you can do this alongside your dog. You could sign up for a charity dog walk or take on a dog walking challenge where you plan to…

Adem Fehmi has become one of the most popular dog trainers in the media. Featuring on TV, in print, on radio, and at live events, including Crufts and fun dog shows, he has been sharing his knowledge of – and his huge passion for – dogs for many years. Owner and founder of Dogease, he helps hundreds of owners train their dogs but he’s more than just an excellent trainer. Adem gives his time up to support charities and is part of the Pets as Therapy initiative. He is truly passionate about everyone making the most of life with our canine best friends. We sat down with him to ask him about his work and his philosophy of living with our four-legged friends… MH: Tell us about how your love of…

* Check before you travel. ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW & DOG SHOW ROYAL CORNWALL EVENTS CENTRE, WADEBRIDGE, 5 – 7JUNE The Royal Cornwall Show is Cornwall’s premier agricultural event, celebrated annually since 1793. This year’s show is held at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre near Wadebridge. Each day features a dedicated dog show segment; visit the website to find out when each dog will feature during the show. The dog shows attract around 1,000 entries, showcasing a diverse range of breeds and offering an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts to learn all about the different breeds and their histories. The event offers a range of activities, including livestock competitions, main ring entertainment, a food and farming pavilion, live music, funfair (great for the kids!) and a countryside village. The event also features…

We sent the Pet Genie to Caroline, who has two dogs, German Shepherd Isaac and Cocker Spaniel Indie. She has never used a waste disposal system before and would usually dispose of the bags in the outdoor wheelie bin. The product Developed by The Angelcare Group – known for its 25-year legacy in innovative care solutions for humans, like the Diaper Genie, the Pet Genie dog waste disposal system is designed to make cleaning up after your dog easier. It allows poos to be deposited into the bin and it falls into an odour-locking liner, meaning no lingering smells. When it is time to empty the Pet Genie, the film can be sliced and tied, allowing the full liner to be deposited in the main bin, while the liner inside…