Charles Darwin in 1868 theorised that domesticated dogs were so varied that they had stemmed from two or more wild canine species. It’s said that the fossil of the direct ancestor of the dog hasn’t been discovered as yet, which is why we can just toy with probable options of who the true predecessor of […]
Unlike humans, dogs can’t cool themselves by sweating. The main way a dog cools off is by panting. But in extremely hot and humid weather conditions, panting is not enough to dissipate excess heat from the body. This may result in non fever hyperthermia or heat stroke. Find out how you can keep your dog
Amrita Sharma The experience of having someone you love grow old and helpless in front of you is very painful. And when it involves a four-legged piece of your heart, who has been a true and loyal companion, showering us with unconditional love and support, it can be a life- changing experience. Often pet
Natasha Sharan Have you ever wondered what the word ‘fostering’ that you often come across just as you open any animal welfare website means? Well, this article aims to answer some of these questions—What is fostering? Can you foster? How should one foster? and so on. Fostering is the chance to open your home
Dr Ritesh Sood A road trip with your dog can be one of the best ways to bond with him. Let’s find out how to make it in a safe, pleasurable and memorable way. From shortlisting a pet-friendly destination to preparing a checklist of essentials, you will want to leave no stone unturned to
Kritika Manchanda Admit it—that at some point you were totally amazed to see the furry buddies in a dog show. The poise and grace our dogs display in the ‘conformation show’ are unmatchable. And the final result is as they say–beauty with brain. But a lot of hard work and training goes behind all of
‘Friends 4Ever’ is an interactive and fun workshop for children by Dogs & Pups to sensitise children about dogs—our friends forever. Latest edition of the workshop was organised at Maharaja Agarsain Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. Main objective of the ‘Friends 4Ever’ workshop is to teach children to be safe around dogs and
Dr Ritesh Sood Generally, a lot of people avoid adopting a dog when they live in an apartment, often worried about the dog’s behaviour and comfort level. However, there are dogs who are best suited to live in apartments. Let’s find them out. Dogs are indeed the man’s best friend.forgot yahoo password For all
Karthik Nair Pets are family and having an all-out portfolio or a family shoot with your pet is a lot more personal. It’s something you will cherish forever. Here’s how to get a erfect furryphotoshoot. Don’t we all have those cute little moments with our pets that we wish we could capture? For instance, the sorry face they make when they’ve been up
The holiday season is approaching – Christmas and winter fun is on the cards. Pamper your pooch with a pawsome gift this holiday season. We love to pamper our pooches with love. Though there’s no substitute for love, a little indulgence in few gifts won’t be a bad idea after all. Here are a
Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh Dr Kumar Mangalam Yadav Losing your beloved dog is always painful. It is never an easy experience for anyone who loves and shares their life with a dog—they are in your heart forever and always! A dog is a part of our family, and most pet parents are in
Kritika Manchanda Leaving your pet at home while you enjoy at the weekend is not a good idea. Though we live in a country where socialising with pets is not a popular concept, here’s a quant and cute pet café in our own Delhi city. Drop in at Puppychino for some great food (for you
Surf dog Ricochet interacts and surfs with kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and paws-on healer. Every 65 minutes a veteran with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) takes their life by suicide around the globe. That is 22 veterans a day! Surfice dog Ricochet
In a first-of-its-kind venture in Asia, GVK CSIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) has initiated a pet therapy programme called ‘Comforting Angels’ in partnership with Animal Angels Therapy Centre (Pune) at the iconic Terminal 2 of the Mumbai airport. These wagging comforting pooches are employed to soothe, comfort and de-stress air travelers inside the departure terminal.
Canines never fail to amaze us…their crazy antics, loyalty, faithfulness, companionship, unconditional love…the list is endless. We are also charmed with their natural acting prowess…their eyes speak a thousand words, their expressions are so real and their tricks amuse us. At the 12th anniversary of Dogs & Pups, we bring you twelve of our favourite
