Expert tips, trends and product reviews for dog owners

After a holiday spent together, being home alone feels unfamiliar to many dogs. We show you how to rebuild it step by step and which activities help your dog along the way.

In autumn, dogs swap their summer coat for a dense winter coat. How to support your dog through shedding season, how often you should brush and when it is time to see the vet.

From entry documents and a safe car journey to the packing list: this checklist helps you prepare for a relaxed holiday with your dog.

Why good sleep is so important for dogs, which spot in the home is suitable and what to look for in the size, shape and material of a dog bed.

In autumn the evening walk often starts in the dark. We show how an LED tag, a light-up collar and reflectors make your dog visible, and what works in practice.

When it is pouring outside, the day does not have to be boring: sniffing games, tug games and brain work keep your dog occupied indoors too. Our best ideas for rainy days.

The packing list for autumn hikes with your dog: from water and a first-aid kit to a carrier for tired legs, plus tips on hunting season, dusk and the check after the tour.

Why ticks stay active well into November, where they lurk, how to check your dog properly after a walk and which protection makes sense now.

Shivering, a tucked tail, stiff movements: how to tell whether your dog is cold, which dogs are especially sensitive to the cold, and what really helps.