Training

Charlie does not have a pedigree or a breed attached to his name. He is just an ordinary differently-abled Indian dog doing extraordinary things. Charlie’s courage in the face of a crippling disability and his zest for life is a message that where there is a will, the way is not too far away. Sudha […]

How pooches learn? It is very important to understand how animals learn. The acronym used by behaviourists is A, B, C, which refers to Antecedent, Behaviour and Consequence. Antecedent is a command or cue. For example, you saying the word SIT is an ‘antecedent’ which is followed by the physical act of the dog sitting

All pet parents face the issue of leaving their pet alone at home – sometimes for a shorter duration and sometimes for a longer one. Here’s how to make home alone a pleasurable time for your pooch. Leaving your pet home alone leaves the pet parent with a series of ‘Oh-I-Am-Not-Comfortable-About’ pet peeves. One, being

Chewing is both natural and necessary. It is a very common occurrence during puppyhood and growing life stage of dogs. Nipun Biyani Puppies do not have hands to touch and feel to gain experience. Their main testing tool is their mouth. Puppies chew, bite and gnaw at any new thing to experience it. Chewing is

Wish it was that easy to tell our pooches that all is well and we’ll be right back! Their depressed face and destructive ways make going away all the more difficult. Here’s how to deal with separation anxiety in dogs. Malaika Fernandes One of the most common problems that pet parents complain of is that

A well-trained pooch is a delight to be with. Here are a few basic training tips to help you in achieving your goal. Socialisation: It is important but do not wait till your pup’s immunisation schedule is complete but begin once he settles down in your home by carrying him around to meet other people.

Our canines never fail to amaze us; when we think we know them enough, they suddenly come up with a skill unheard before. Meet AKA, the fire ant tracker. AKA, the sniffer dog is just one of the weapons unleashed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in its mission to eradicate

Any observant pet lover and pet parents would have seen their pets and strays alike, petrified and trembling, on hearing unfamiliar sounds like that of thunderstorms or fireworks during festivals, etc. It is a matter of concern and needs to be handled. Fear in dogs should be handled at early stages in a pup’s life…

We tend to forget that dogs do not communicate in the same way as humans. Training is the key to preventing dog bites. By that we mean that dogs, children and adults need to be trained in how to approach and communicate effectively. Humans make eye contact when communicating and make contact through an open

Sports channels, sports bars, sports quota… Sports are an integral part of our lives, so why should our furry friends be devoid of the fun and entertainment that come as a complimentary gift with any sport? In the last issue, we discussed a few dog sports like Flyball, Disc Dogs, Dock Jumping, Herding Trial and

More often, pooches are abandoned for behavioural issues, but it can be avoided…right at the puppy stage. Early socialisation is a key to social behaviour of an adult dog. Here’s how you can help your pooch to acquire a persona you can be proud of. Being social! Your new pup is home…you want him to

While some scientists have dismissed the idea of distinct pet personalities, recent studies prove what pet parents have always known—dogs really do have their own individual personalities. The study… Research by University of Texas at Austin, psychology professor Sam Gosling showed that pure and mixed breed dogs can be accurately classified using four basic personality