We all know our pooches are nosey – olfaction is their primary and most important sense. Humans have five million scent receptors in their nasal folds but these guys have over 200 million!!! No wonder then that our pooches love and actually benefit from aromatherapy Our pooches know all the secrets of simply sniffing. They […]
How do we get to keep your buddy indoor sans the hair and the odour? Well, just a few tips and a slight change in interiors can help you keep your home smelling fresh and clean even during the dreaded hair-shedding season. No matter how much we scrub, shampoo and house-train our furry friends,
We love to celebrate – fireworks, loud noise, music from a core part of our festivities. The louder the better, little do we realise the condition of our panic stricken pooch to whom loud noise in any form–music, cracker, thunderstorm can spell pure disaster. Hard facts Sabina Chopra, a pet parent said, “I had adopted
One of the world’s best show dogs, English Springer Spaniels are intelligent and fun-loving pooches…eager to be an inseparable part of your family. Evolved with time “I have been blessed with many wonderful Springers over the past forty years. My first was perhaps my most special. He was born in 1972 and went home with
Everyone who is blessed with a pooch can understand the unique bond we share with them. Here, TV star Varun Badola shares his experiences with his canine family. Varun Badalo, a popular name in the television industry, needs no introduction. He has impressed us with not only his acting skills but also swept us off
Just like our kids, a mentally-stimulated dog is a happy dog. Here are a few tips to keep your dog mentally stimulated and you a worry-free happy pet parent. Like humans, dogs too require mental stimulation to keep boredom at bay. If your dog is not mentally stimulated, then she might fall into depression, which
While many of you, would be counting what you and your beloved pooch have in common, here are a few scientifically proven facts about the similarities we have with our pooches. Only two of us have prostates: Dogs and humans are the only living beings who have prostates. What’s more, even the canine prostate
A storm hits, a stranger comes to the door or another dog enters your home: suddenly your dog, who was housetrained as a puppy, forgets peeing protocol and makes a mess in your house. It’s a scenario that can test the patience of even the most loving dog owner. Luckily, there are some simple things
We love to pamper our pets with treats and toys, but that’s not enough to keep them happy. We should spend quality time with them. Training them for various things can be a best way to keep them busy, active and content Dogs love human company and enjoy interacting with their pet parents. Training does
Despite the dignified, even anxious appearance, the Pug can’t hide his happy, affectionate, totally loyal – even exclusive – nature for long! Lots of love and care is needed to keep him healthy and happy. Royal Canin has launched Pug 25 – a food totally dedicated to the breed. Sometimes unruly as a youngster, firm,
Sometimes they are kicked or glared at. Other times, they are given biscuits. Once in a while, they are given love and a family. Yes, we are talking about our so-called stray dogs, who can become our wonderful companions. Rini and Tapas Ghosh of Kolkata adopted Goti ten years ago. He lived in their apartment
A dog with impeccable sense of confidence, style and a great sense of humour. If you are looking for a companion, then the charming Tibetan Terrier is for you! Evolved with time The Tibetan Terrier was ‘discovered’ by Dr Agnes Greig, a young English woman in 1920 in Northern India. She was gifted a Tibetan
Canines really look forward to spending quality time with their family and few things can make them happier than loving attention from their parents. Engage your best friend in these fabulous playful activities and watch your relationship bloom. Fun and games are as crucial to a pooch’s well being as is nutritious and healthy food.
Musical Freestyle: You and your pooch love to dance, so how about a mix of dance and some obedience training to have a Dancing is fun … Pic courtesy Down Hill blast! Turn on the music, bring out your dancing shoes, spin a little, do a traditional heeling exercise and what you get is a
Even though all dogs are loyal and affectionate, here’s a snap shot on some of our pawfect paws. German Shepherd: Highly intelligent, adaptable and respectable, German Shepherds are good companion dogs. Equally admired for their physical prowess and their ability to learn basic obedience training, they are loyal and extremely devoted to their pet parents.
