How to have a happy dog and other tips from vets, breeders and trainers Our canine experts answered your questions on behaviour issues, healthy diets, smart insurance and grooming dos and don’ts Four-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Max, posing for a portrait on Discover Dogs at Crufts 2026 Emilia Hitching Reviews Writer, Home and Garden Emilia is a reviews writer for Recommended, specialising in home, garden and sleep product reviews, buying guides and deals advice. Previously, Emilia was sleep and wellness editor at Homes & Gardens where she worked with testers to find the best sleep products, from mattresses to sunrise alarm clocks. See more Published 23 May 2026 7:00pm BST There’s a new breed of helicopter parents. Instead of hovering over their human children, we’re all obsessed with our pets. I meet an increasing number of “dog mums” and “dog dads” who fret about their animals not making friends in the park or meeting their developmental milestones. In truth, dogs aren’t so complicated.…