Training

Our pooches love us in many ways…sometimes they even inspire us to do better in life…let’s celebrate tales about few inspiring tails. I’m 42 years old single dad with three boys. I was Staff Sergeant and spent 10 years in the Air Force Special Jason and Napal… made for each other Operations Command as a […]

There are many myths surrounding training your dog. Here are the facts for some of the popular training myths. Myth: If a dog can’t learn behaviour, he is stubborn, dominant, stupid or a combination of the three. Fact: Dogs are just like people. Some dogs learn quickly while others will take time and more guidance.

At around nine months of age, most dogs reach an awkward adolescent stage (although with large and giant breeds, this can occur in their second year). Everything you taught your dog seems to be forgotten: he won’t come when you call or even think of obeying the commands ‘sit’ or ‘down’. Here’s how to tackle

Do you know why your pooch wags his tail? The most obvious reply would be that dog wags when he’s excited or happy about something. But that’s not all… the way your pooch wags his tail shows how he is feeling… sometimes happy, sometimes sad and sometimes even angry. Here’s more on wagging tails. As

Which breed of dog comes to your mind when you see a wolf? Yes, a German Shepherd Dog! But it is not a mere resemblance as wolves are the ancestors of pooches–which is evident in early fossils and other historical traces. Here’s a sneak peek into the primitive period when canines used to live in

He was not a medical graduate but he was a doctor who helped autistic children in dog-assisted therapy at the Saraswathi Kendra Learning Centre, Chennai. And he was a Labrador, fondly called Dr Moosa, who left for his heavenly abode recently. A tribute to this angel who helped many children in need. Moosa’s first steps

Many pet parents attribute the dominating nature of their dog for all their bad manners. Here’s why it is wrong and what should be done towards a well-behaved dog. The excuse for a disobedient dog… “He is very dominant.” Of all the words used to describe the goofy dog who was vying for my heart

A platform wherein people who love dogs came together to share their pets’ skills, talents and activities, Dog’s Day Out was a carnival organised by Obedience and Agility Club of India (OACI) on 18th December 2011 in New Delhi. Dog agility… Dog agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through

Before you decide to get a breed of dog based on his look or image, you need to think about what it was originally bred for. For instance, can you handle a Terrier digging garden, or an Australian Cattle Dog chasing other animals? Here’s how to choose the right breed. When choosing a dog, there

Together, a man and a dog can use helicopters to save lives at sea! The dog can even swim with the survivor holding onto his life-jacket! Here’s more on this incredible act of human-canine relationship.Picture this! Pleasant climate and a beautiful sunny spring morning at the banks of Lake Iseo (north Italy in the Central

Choosing the best puppy for obedience work is not an easy task. There is no one who can guarantee that perfect puppy for the work she may be intended. Just as all human siblings are different with different abilities and coping levels, so are dogs. Deciding on a puppy’s future before she has had time

Dog licking is normal to them – they do it to greet one another and tend to use licking to evaluate their environment. A dog’s tongue is just as important to them as our hands are to us. It is used to taste different things, explore new animals and people, express submissiveness, and acknowledge that

Your pooch is an epitome of love and he deserves to be loved and cared for. Here are seven ways to bond with your sweet canine… Exercise – Dogs are derived from wolves and need constant mental and physical stimulation. What better way to start the bonding process by taking him back to nature by