Dogs

More than 5,000 people have shared their views on Dorset's proposed dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), helping shape the rules that will apply in public spaces across the Dorset Council area from January 2027.

More than 5,000 people share their views on Dorset's new dog control rules

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne recently organised a dog show for its residents, their families and friends who all brought their canine companions along to participate.

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne recently organised a dog show for its residents, their families and friends who all brought their canine companions along to participate.

Sherborne care home organises dog show for its residents, families and friends

Sculpture by the Lakes is hosting Dorset's very own Kukur Tihar Festival, Paws around the Park, on Saturday, September 12, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Sculpture by the Lakes is hosting Dorset's very own Kukur Tihar Festival, Paws around the Park, on Saturday, September 12, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Sculpture By The Lakes in Dorset to host festival celebrating dogs

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced the new date for its Country Fayre and Dog Show at its Church Knowle centre in Dorset, now scheduled for Sunday, October 4.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced the new date for its Country Fayre and Dog Show at its Church Knowle centre in Dorset, now scheduled for Sunday, October 4.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

New date announced for charity's popular Country Fayre and Dog Show in Dorset

Monty Don shares what you should avoid having in your garden to make it dog-friendly.

Monty Don shares what you should avoid having in your garden to make it dog-friendly.

Monty Don says avoid these 2 things to make your garden safe for dogs

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Vet warns dog owners about ‘toxic’ hazard at beaches - what to do to protect them

Chester, who now lives back with his loving owner in the South West and three other cat friends and is enjoying life in his new home.

Chester, who now lives back with his loving owner in the South West and three other cat friends and is enjoying life in his new home.

New figures from RSPCA show 68 reports of summer cruelty in Dorset last year

With temperatures set to hit 30 degrees this weekend, the BVA is advising dog owners to stick to early morning and late evening walks and avoid exercising pets in the hottest parts of the day to prevent potentially fatal heat-related illnesses.

With temperatures set to hit 30 degrees this weekend, the BVA is advising dog owners to stick to early morning and late evening walks and avoid exercising pets in the hottest parts of the day to prevent potentially fatal heat-related illnesses.

Vets warn dog owners to avoid walks during 'scorching' Bank Holiday weather

Paws & Purrs Portland has been shortlisted for Best New Business and Best Community Contribution at The UK Small Business Awards.

Paws & Purrs Portland has been shortlisted for Best New Business and Best Community Contribution at The UK Small Business Awards.

Business Awards

Dorset business named finalist in two categories at national awards

RSPCA's appeal follows a nearly 70 per cent increase in large-scale animal incidents

RSPCA's appeal follows a nearly 70 per cent increase in large-scale animal incidents

RSPCA rescues thousands in large-scale incidents as centres over capacity

Photos from Lewis-Manning's Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park on March 28.

Photos from Lewis-Manning's Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park on March 28.

Upton Country Park

Hundreds of dogs and their owners take part in Muddy Dog Dash 2026

Carol Murgatroyd from Dorchester - with her dog, Sweep - who is taking on the Spinnaker Tower Abseil challenge in aid of Humanimal Trust.

Carol Murgatroyd from Dorchester - with her dog, Sweep - who is taking on the Spinnaker Tower Abseil challenge in aid of Humanimal Trust.

Dorset woman to abseil 100m down Spinnaker Tower for charity

Muddy Dog Dash 2025

Muddy Dog Dash 2025

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Fabulous Muddy Dog Dash returns to Dorset

Margaret Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) and Forever Hounds Trust (FHT).

Margaret Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) and Forever Hounds Trust (FHT).

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

Animal rescue charities in Dorset come together to help dogs in need

An RSPCA food bank event.

An RSPCA food bank event.

Pioneering new RSPCA partnership brings dogs in from the cold

Dobbies is hosting a Dino-Paws event for four-legged friends this Easter.

Dobbies is hosting a Dino-Paws event for four-legged friends this Easter.

Dobbies launches Easter events with fun for families and four-legged friends

My Lakeland heated scarf has kept me warm this Christmas, and now it's half price in the sales

My Lakeland heated scarf has kept me warm this Christmas, and now it's half price in the sales

The half price Lakeland gadget that's kept me warm for every winter walk

Margaret Green Animal Rescue’s popular Country Dog Show is returning on Sunday, August 10.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue’s popular Country Dog Show is returning on Sunday, August 10.

Rescue centre's popular annual dog show set to return

Brian said he was

Brian said he was

'Loving' dog dies after it was struck by land train

Enjoy canine capers at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Enjoy canine capers at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Top Dorset show to focus on man's best friend

Changing lives, one paw at a time.

Changing lives, one paw at a time.

Charity marks eight years of transforming lives through assistance dogs

Being in breach of this can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Being in breach of this can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Drivers warned having a dog in your car could result in £5,000 fines

Judy was awarded a Dickin Medal, also known as an Animal Victoria Cross, for her actions thwarting a night-time terrorist attack in Palestine

Judy was awarded a Dickin Medal, also known as an Animal Victoria Cross, for her actions thwarting a night-time terrorist attack in Palestine

Medal awarded to hero dog who saved soldiers and brother set to fetch £18,000

Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey 2025 is now live – have your say.

Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey 2025 is now live – have your say.

Dog lovers other to take part in important survey

Expert tips on how to spot hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels in south west England soar.

Expert tips on how to spot hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels in south west England soar.

Experts share signs of hay fever in dogs and how to relieve their symptoms

Get Ready to Wag and Wiggle at the SOBO Dog Disco.

Get Ready to Wag and Wiggle at the SOBO Dog Disco.

Dog disco returns to raise money for pet food banks

This is how to tell whether your dog is underweight, ideal weight, overweight or obese.

This is how to tell whether your dog is underweight, ideal weight, overweight or obese.

Is your dog too fat? Dog expert highlights the dangers of obesity in your pet

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill

Loose hairs in the bedding can cause a lot of irritation to not only yourself as the owner but your pet too

Loose hairs in the bedding can cause a lot of irritation to not only yourself as the owner but your pet too

Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer

Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Pet owners warned driving with a dog in your car could land you £5k fine

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers over toxic threat

A ban on XL Bully dogs came into force in England and Wales in 2023 and Scotland will follow in August 2024.

A ban on XL Bully dogs came into force in England and Wales in 2023 and Scotland will follow in August 2024.

All the dogs banned in the UK from XL Bully to Pit Bull Terrier and the penalty

Portland art teacher raises over £3000 for NSPCC by walking with his dog

Portland art teacher raises over £3000 for NSPCC by walking with his dog

One man and his dog on epic walk to tackle child abuse trauma

These are the foods your dog can and cannot eat - including avocado and butter

These are the foods your dog can and cannot eat - including avocado and butter

These are the foods you should never give to your dog

Cocker spaniel, Archie, became seriously ill after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk

Cocker spaniel, Archie, became seriously ill after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk

Pet owners issued warning as dog requires 2-hour lifesaving surgery after walk

Playing in leaf piles, sniffing conkers and eating wild mushrooms, are all included in a list of Autumn dangers dog owners are being warned of

Playing in leaf piles, sniffing conkers and eating wild mushrooms, are all included in a list of Autumn dangers dog owners are being warned of

This is why dogs should avoid conkers, leaf piles and other autumn dangers

As dogs begin to shed their lighter coats in favour of winter coats, experts have warned people not to let their pets into bed with them

As dogs begin to shed their lighter coats in favour of winter coats, experts have warned people not to let their pets into bed with them

Warning to dog owners who share a bed with their pets

American Bulldogs were the most stolen breed in 2022, with the number more than quadrupling compared to the year before

American Bulldogs were the most stolen breed in 2022, with the number more than quadrupling compared to the year before

Most stolen dog breeds revealed as more than 2,000 dogs stolen last year

Pumpkins and a dog

Pumpkins and a dog

Expert issues warning to UK dog owners this Halloween weekend

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers (Canva)

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers (Canva)

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers

UK dog owners issued £2,000 warning over their pet's collar. (Canva)

UK dog owners issued £2,000 warning over their pet's collar. (Canva)

Dog owners issued £2,000 fine warning when out walking their pet

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

Dog owners are being warned about lungworm as interactive map reveals how many cases have been reported in the area. Picture: Canva

Dog owners are being warned about lungworm as interactive map reveals how many cases have been reported in the area. Picture: Canva

Map reveals deadly lungworm hotspots in Dorset - warning for dog owners

Signs that your dog has heatstroke and how to prevent it from happening (Canva)

Signs that your dog has heatstroke and how to prevent it from happening (Canva)

Signs that your dog has heatstroke and how to prevent it happening

5 dog breeds named among the most expensive in the UK. Credit: Canva

5 dog breeds named among the most expensive in the UK. Credit: Canva

Most expensive dog breeds in the UK revealed - Does your dog make the list?

Three dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue in Dorset looking for new homes

Three dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue in Dorset looking for new homes

Three dogs in Dorset looking for new homes

8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts 'hottest days of year'. (PA)

8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts 'hottest days of year'. (PA)

8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts hot weather

Three dogs wearing some of the PLT Pet Collection range (PrettyLittleThing)

Three dogs wearing some of the PLT Pet Collection range (PrettyLittleThing)

PrettyLittleThing launches collection of dog clothes, toys and more

Dog owners issued 'superbug' health warning over letting their pets lick their face. (Canva)

Dog owners issued 'superbug' health warning over letting their pets lick their face. (Canva)

'Superbug' warning issued to dog owners over common interaction with your pet

These three dogs are all looking for loving homes. Pictures: Margaret Green Animal Rescue

These three dogs are all looking for loving homes. Pictures: Margaret Green Animal Rescue

Three Dorset dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue looking for forever homes

Harriers jump over a obstacle at a photo call to launch this year's Crufts at The NEC, Birmingham. The Harrier was recognised by the Kennel Club with effect from 1 January 2020 and a Kennel Club interim breed standard was developed for the Harrier. (PA)

Harriers jump over a obstacle at a photo call to launch this year's Crufts at The NEC, Birmingham. The Harrier was recognised by the Kennel Club with effect from 1 January 2020 and a Kennel Club interim breed standard was developed for the Harrier. (PA)

Animal rights petition calls for Channel 4 to stop airing Crufts over welfare fears

Best in Show winner Kim McCalmont, with Maisie on the fourth day of Crufts 2020. Picture via PA.

Best in Show winner Kim McCalmont, with Maisie on the fourth day of Crufts 2020. Picture via PA.

Recreate Crufts at home with these dog training accessories including agility kits and seesaws

Best in Show winner Kim McCalmont, with Maisie on the fourth day of Crufts 2020. Picture: PA

Best in Show winner Kim McCalmont, with Maisie on the fourth day of Crufts 2020. Picture: PA

How to get last minute tickets to each day of Crufts this weekend

Get pampered pooches involved on pancake day with this dog-friendly recipe. Picture: Ocado

Get pampered pooches involved on pancake day with this dog-friendly recipe. Picture: Ocado

How to make a dog-friendly Ocado pancake – get the recipe