Change of Perspective – The Dog Standard

If I could change one Law: The Dangerous Dog Act 1991

A split-image featuring three different dogs, with bold text at the top reading, "If you could change one law, what would it be?" Below, the words "Dangerous Dog Act 1991" are written in elegant script. The website "thedogstandard.co.uk" is displayed in the bottom left corner.

Daily writing promptIf you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?View all responses If I could change one law it would forever and always be The Dangerous Dog Act 1991. This law has brought nothing but pain and suffering to those who have responsibly owned dogs because of aContinueContinue reading “If I could change one Law: The Dangerous Dog Act 1991”

Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour

A side-by-side comparison of two dogs with different expressions. On the left, a brown and white dog looks sad or unwell, standing on outdoor steps. On the right, a fluffy Shetland Sheepdog tilts its head with a curious expression. The text at the top reads "The Dog Standard Answers," and at the bottom, it says, "Why is My Dog Acting Differently?"

During their evolution, dogs learnt to hide much of their pain, making them less of a target to predators who are more likely to attack weak prey. This adaptation remains within our dogs despite being domesticated for thousands of years. There are many different signs that may indicate an injury or illness most of whichContinueContinue reading “Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour”

New Years Resolutions for The Dog Standard

A New Year greeting card with "Happy New Year" written in stylish script, surrounded by decorative swirls, paw prints, and golden confetti. Two black silhouettes of dogs sit in the bottom corners against a light beige background.

It’s that time of year again when everybody decides it’s time to be a better version of themselves. We all grumble and groan about the whole farce and yet every year we still participate even if we tell everyone we don’t. There is some superstition around a New Year’s Resolution that if you don’t tellContinueContinue reading “New Years Resolutions for The Dog Standard”