Autumn is well underway, with winter just a matter of weeks away, and with the shorter days and darker nights pet owners may be noticing a change in their dog’s behaviour. The changing of seasons can impacts your pet's mood, with certain breeds more prone to these changes than others.

Although dogs don’t experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the clinical sense, there are several seasonal factors that can influence their emotional wellbeing. Luckily there are some simple steps you can take to help your dog this autumn and winter. Nick Jones, dog behaviourist expert at Petplan , said: "During the colder months, our dogs naturally spend less time outside which can affect their mental stimulation.

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