The sport of dog agility provides both fun and exercise, while at the same time strengthens the bond between the pooch and pet parent/handler. Let’s see how. The sport… The main objective of dog agility sport is for the handlers to direct their dogs through an obstacle course while striving for both ‘fast time’ and […]
If you have a dog at home, we guarantee you good health… only if you are a responsible pet parent and take care of the exercise needs of your pooch! But dogs should be given exercise in accordance to their breed and age. Regular exercise is necessary for your dog to achieve proper health and
How you feel affects your breath. Fortunately, the reverse is also true: your breath affects how you feel and your ability to perform. Changing your breath pattern changes the way you feel and what you do. In addition, breathing affects the way dogs feel and what they may or may not do. We were holding
Man’s Best Friend is indeed a friend in need. My dog Lola travels around the globe to rescue people who are trapped in mishaps, disasters and natural calamities. Lola came to me when she was just nine months old. Born in Tarragona province of Reus City in Spain, she was a gift from a friend
Your pooch is a killer… handsome, agile and you have a wonderful dog-handler rapport. You want to be part of the dog show but do not know if your pooch qualifies for it. Here are FAQs on the dog shows. What happens at a dog show? Dog shows had an unassuming beginning as folks of
Have you heard about clicker training or still wondering what it is all about? Well, let’s start here with the basics of what ‘clicker’ is. Clicker training is achieving the desired behaviour by rewarding it using a ‘clicker’ – named so given for its distinct ‘click’ sound it makes combined with positive reinforcement. So, if
A typical show dog in India is generally a champion dog, imported from a good breeder overseas. But most breeders overseas are not too keen on sending dogs to India as they feel that dogs in India are kept and bred just for money. Why? A typical show dog who is generally imported from a
Dogs are man’s best friends and love them till the end of their lives. Hachiko, an Akita in Japan, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his pet parent. Even after his pet parent’s death, Hachiko waited for him at Shibuya Railway Station for nine years, hoping that he will be back again one day
Training a dog should be a part of one’s daily routine, it helps keeping the pet parent challenged to achieve the goal by experimenting with different ways, besides keeping their dog psychologically challenged. To achieve your goal, you need to have a knowledgeable trainer. Here’s how to select the right trainer for your pooch. By
The concept of using food to train is often considered a form of bribery. The fact is that dogs adapt to whatever works best! If you know how to use food, your dog will offer the right behaviour to get it. Else you might end up with a dog who demands a treat or an
Bird watching–don’t we all love? Bird chasers are not less attractive either. Here we talk about friendly bird chaser Border Collies at King Shaka International Airport, Durban. Mac chasing birds… The very first Border Collie dog to start working at the Durban International Airport–South Africa, the first in Africa and in the Southern Hemisphere, was
The concept of using food to train is often considered a form of bribery. The fact is that dogs adapt to whatever works best! If you know how to use food, your dog will offer the right behaviour to get it. Else you might end up with a dog who demands a treat or an
To understand the dog as a species, and as they exist today, you must understand their history and their beginnings. Here’s more on these wonderful paws. The contemporary domestic dog is a direct descendant and close relative of the wolf, and the history of the dog is inextricably linked to the wolf. Most pet parents
From Chihuahua to Great Dane, Our pooches indeed have great variations. Besides shapes, colours, sizes and heights, there are many ways to group our canine companions. Read on to know more about the groups. Every dog breed is characterised by certain special features…which can be easily seen. But they are special in many ways…some are
Two is better than one? So you’ve decided to expand your family and get a dog. Wow great, but then you think- wait a minute, what if I get two? That would mean double the fun, double the excitement at almost the same cost – right? Wrong! Why two? Often prospective pet parents tend to
