Guide Dogs is raising awareness of the importance of sleep in the development of the nation’s puppies – encouraging midday siestas and a calm and quiet environment to relax in.   To highlight this, they surveyed 2,000 dog owners to find out about the positions our canine companions adopt for some shuteye – and the cute and sometimes embarrassing antics …

A study of 2,000 canine companions found 80 per cent consider their pooch to be a better sounding board than those closest to them.   Top topics discussed with the dog include how busy work was, what to wear, and money worries.   The pooch will also have to listen to conversations about the weather (57 per cent), things which …

By Joseph Staples w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in 10 dog owners admit they care about their pet so much, they consider themselves “helicopter parents.” A survey of 2,000 American dog owners found a staggering 91% pay close attention to what their dog needs, with 89% worrying about their comfort as the seasons change. In order to protect …

A study revealed laughter (55 per cent), loyalty (53 per cent) and reliability (52 per cent) are among the things they value the most from their friends now they have been reunited again.   Others look for support (50 per cent) and kindness (41 per cent) from their pals.   It also emerged those polled made their first best friend at the …

More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs revealed a fifth …

Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed – however more than four in 10 don’t have insurance for their furry companions. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 …

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the …

  More than half of pet owners are jealous of their four-legged friend – because they never have to work, have no enemies and get more affection from loved ones. A third of the 2,000 dog and cat owners polled believe their partner actually prefers their pet’s company to them. And more than one in 20 think their other …

Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation’s ulti-mutt pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite animals. But only 38 per cent harbour a love of felines. The robin, horse and hedgehog completed …

Helping colleagues when you don’t need to, never missing a deadline – and volunteering for more are signs you’re a ‘hard worker’, according to research. Other signs you’re impressing your boss include having a comprehensive to-do list, getting in early and staying late, and offering to go to boring meetings. The poll of 2,000 office workers also found …