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Is owning a dog is good for you? Separating howling myths from tail-wagging truths

Posted by Stuart Farrimond ⋅ April 20, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

There are some things in life no one ever teaches you. Like the etiquette of dog walking. As a reluctant dog owner of two years, the strange world of dog walkers still mystifies me. Should I let my dog sniff another dog’s crotch? Should I apologise when my dog barks at a stranger? Will the … Continue reading →

A chocolate a day (may possibly) keep the doctor away

Posted by Stuart Farrimond ⋅ April 3, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

The Easter eggs don’t last long in our house. It wouldn’t have always been that way though: as I child, I would diligently squirrel away Easter chocolate, treating myself only on special occasions. I now have no such willpower and, by the looks of it, neither do the rest of you. A recent survey has … Continue reading →