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Telegraph
30-04-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Dear Richard Madeley: ‘How can we make sure next door's big dog doesn't rile ours?'
Dear Richard, The people next door have a Weimaraner dog, a great big fellow, good-humoured but a little slobbery. He can be noisy at times and once he jumped the fence and trashed some plants – but the neighbours were hugely apologetic and rebuilt it more sturdily. Generally we have a good relationship, although we're not close. The problem is we have a long-standing commitment to get our own dog, and our two children are getting impatient. We're concerned that if we stayed at the cuter and fluffier end of the market the next-door dog would just see it as an animated chew toy. When we mentioned the plan to the neighbours they seemed to think this possibility was amusing. We don't particularly want to get a larger breed. Our gardens are a good size but the connecting fence – even in its new enhanced form – would not stop the dogs from interacting. We don't want to let our children down, but we don't want things to get any, let's say, yappier than they are. What's the best way forward? — Andi & Ruth, via Dear Andi & Ruth, I think you'll be just fine. Stop worrying. Weimaraners are not aggressive; in fact they're often described as 'Velcro dogs' because they love to be around people and other pets. They're also intelligent and keen to please, making them particularly trainable and biddable. They're especially good with children, too. So you're not living next door to some sub-X Bully creature, or any other breed known for aggressive, temperamental behaviour. It's a large unit, true, but a family-friendly, easy-going one. Once you've decided which breed you are going to choose, my advice is to contact a reputable local dog trainer for professional advice on how to introduce your new pet to next-door's dog. But I've already done some research on your behalf, and here are some basic pointers. They should first meet in a controlled, neutral environment such as a park. Both animals should be on the leash, and as you gradually allow them to get closer, reward positive interactions with treats, always supervising contact. Keep the initial meeting brief. Expect them to sniff and circle – or simply ignore each other. Obviously if they start to fight, intervene at once. Patience is required. It can take several weeks for two dogs to get used to each other. Good luck! Send me a picture of when they start playing together. You can find more of Richard Madeley's advice here or submit your own dilemma below.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog Has Incredible Reaction to Trying Scalp Massager: 'Immediately Melted'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A dog has racked up millions of views for showing her appreciation for some very special pats. While many dogs can't beat a scratch behind the ears or a belly rub, Luna the 4-year-old long-haired Weimaraner, was the picture of relaxation when her owner treated her to a pampering session with a special scalp massager. "I use my scalp massager daily to help stimulate hair growth as part of my hair-care routine, and I often sit in the living room on a big cozy chair while I use it and scroll on my phone," Luna's owner, Eden Wilde, from Canada, told Newsweek. Describing her pup as a "very affectionate, cuddly dog who loves to cuddle every chance she can," Wilde said that Luna would often lie on her lap as she treated her hair with the scalp massager. Then, Wilde added, "one day, I tried the scalp massager on her head to see if she liked it—and she immediately melted and absolutely loved it, and would literally ask me to keep going when I took it off her head! "She liked it so much that she would come and lay on me and wait for her turn to get a head massage," Wilde said. "And so, one day, I filmed it, because her reaction to it is always so cute." Now a video shared to Wilde's TikTok account @whimsyandwitches on March 31 shows Luna's reaction in all its glory, racking up more than 1.2 million views and close to 200,000 likes. From left: Luna reacts to a scalp massager held by her owner. From left: Luna reacts to a scalp massager held by her owner. TikTok @whimsyandwitches In the clip, Luna lies next to Wilde on the sofa. As the owner asks her pup if she wants "a turn" of the massager, the dog is already looking bright-eyed with anticipation. And as Wilde places the massager on Luna's head, the pet has an immediate reaction: her eyes roll back on her head, her tongue pokes out, and she lays her head on Wilde's lap, as her owner coos: "Such a good girl, are you getting head scratchies?" TikTok users found the video adorable, with one writing: "I am 100% in love with all humans that treat and talk to their dogs like this." Another posted: "I'm glad this is where we are as a species." A third commented how Luna's eyes are "rolling back. She loves it!" And one comment read: "Great, now I have to buy my dogs a head massager." From left: Luna reacts with pleasure as owner, Eden Wilde, operates the massager. From left: Luna reacts with pleasure as owner, Eden Wilde, operates the massager. TikTok @whimsyandwitches Plenty more users discussed Luna's unusual coloring, as one asked: "What breed is this? She's absolutely adorable!" Weimaraners are noted to be friendly and obedient, good with children and affectionate toward family. The dogs are known for their silvery-gray coat, according to the American Kennel Club. In 2024, the Weimaraner, which is usually short-haired, was listed in 55th place on the AKC's list of most-popular dog breeds. "I didn't expect it to go viral," Wilde told Newsweek in response to Luna's legion of new online fans. "Honestly, I kinda just post my pets and my life for my own personal enjoyment—so it's been kinda funny how many people enjoyed her and the video!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
