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The Bike & Boot hotel in Scarborough is hosting its annual Christmas event for dog for the third year!

Scarborough hotel hosting Christmas dog event 'Santa Paws'

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Josie Shanaham fears that her XL Bully assistance dog, Mars, will be taken from her under new rules for the dog breed coming into place next year. (Credit: SWNS)

Woman fears XL Bully assistance dog will be taken from her in new ban

Scarborough Restaurant Week offers some great deals and discounts.

Scarborough Restaurant Week is back - see who's taking part across town

American XL bully dog

American XL bully dogs banned in England and Wales

The case was dealt with in court

Two police officers scarred for life during dog attack

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

American XL bully dog

Dog destroyed after attack leaves man seriously injured

CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

An XL Bully was involved in one of the attacks, injuring a 15-year-old girl

American XL bullies 'to be banned by end of the year'

This comes after a video of a young girl and two men being attacked by an XL bully cross in Birmingham went viral

Police are investigating a dog attack in Kirkby. Image: Stephen - stock.adobe.com

Woman dies after being rushed to hospital following brutal dog attack

Police are looking to speak to the dangerous bull-breed’s owner in relation to the horrifying incident.

Terrifying moment pensioner & pet labradoodle attacked by crazed dog

11 pet dogs were killed in a fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire, the police said.

11 pet dogs die in fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Chloe claims to be best friends with her pet duck, Buddy

Mum, 35 ‘best friends’ with duck she hatched from £2 supermarket egg

Alphie Beesley and Sarah Fraser enjoy the flowers at Danby Show in 2022. picture: Richard Ponter

Here's what's happening at 161st Danby Show near Whitby

Dog walker on Scarborough's North Bay Beach. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

Top tips on how to keep dogs safe while on the beach along the Yorkshire Coast

A four-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after a dog attack in an estate playground

4-year-old in hospital after dog attack in estate playground

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

World’s Ugliest dog 2023 -Scooter - and his owner Linda Celeste Elmquist

World’s ugliest dog crowned at ceremony in California

Cool your canine: 8 tips for cooling your hot dogs

UK’s best dog-friendly beaches - full list of locations

New research has revealed the 10 most expensive dog breeds to insure, with the English Bulldog taking the top spot.

10 most expensive dog breeds to insure

The exact time you should walk your dog in the heatwave according to an expert

UK heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

Dogs stuck in hot cars can quickly become unwell

Animal laws you should be aware of as RSPCA issue hot weather warning

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained
What the law says about helping dogs in distress and how to care for an animal suffering heatstroke

Dog walkers could be fined for having their dogs off the lead in areas it's not permitted in Fenland

Vet shares list of common household items which are toxic to dogs

Woman rushed to hospital following dog attack

Hotels.com reveal their weirdest room service requests

Channel 4’s The Dog Academy. Credit: Tristan Mayer

The Dog Academy searching for applicants for new series

Top 10 scariest and friendliest dog breeds revealed

Top 10 scariest dog breeds revealed according to data

Top 10 tips for keeping your dogs safe during heatwave

What should you do if you or your dog are bitten by an adder?

Warning for dog walkers after woman bitten by adder

Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners

Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners over ‘deadly’ toys

Here are seven places you can't take your dog

7 places you could be fined if you take your dogs

A stock image of a Met Police officer

One million sign petition after Met Police shoot two dogs

Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

UK’s best trails for families, dogs and disabled people

Jonathan Hogg died from the injuries sustained in the dog attack on Thursday. (Photo: Facebook)

Man (37) mauled to death by dog

Aldi has launched a new affordable pet range to help keep pets warm during the warmer months

Aldi launches new affordable pet range to keep dogs cool this summer

Dog owners are being warned that raw dog foods could be poisonous

Urgent deadly pet food warning for dog owners

What kind of food can humans share with dogs? Some cupboard staples you can use to improve your pet's diet

Four easy and cheap cupboard staples to improve your dog’s diet

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home

The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

RSPCA has launched an investigation into possible illegal hunting with dogs after bodies of foxes, rabbits and a badger were found in Kent.

The dog was found in a broken cage

RSPCA rescue dog dumped in a cage alongside a heartbreaking note

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

A petition has been launched asking for the Met Police to be held accountable over its handling of an incident in which two dogs were shot dead last Sunday. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Petition launched to hold Met Police accountable for killing two dogs

CCTV appeal after cat killed by two dogs let off leads to enter garden

Look out for allergies in dogs (photo: Adobe)

Allergies in dogs - what you really need to know

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

A stock image of a Met Police officer

Dogs shot dead and man tasered in street by Met Police

Raw pheasant pet food has been discovered to have "very high" quantities of lead from shotgun pellets, posing a health danger to dogs.

Lead poisoning found in raw pheasant pet food, study finds

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul O’Grady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

New beach rules for dog owners which could land you a fine this summer