Perhaps two of the most annoying habits of our pooches are digging in the garden and begging for food. Here’s how to handle these behaviours. Digging…a chore! Many of us would have tripped in our dog’s latest backyard excavation, or had our carefully tended vegetable gardens destroyed. All this is due to the digging behaviour […]
Many a time you would have noticed that when you take your dog out for a walk, he is friendly with certain dogs – but with certain dogs he pulls the leash, barks and gets angry. Why? Well, this is more related to the canine psychology, let’s see how. Ask many dog parents and you
Have you ever seen your pet getting extremely happy when you take him out for a training session? Well, some pets do… This was the experience of all the participants of the Agility Course in Mumbai. It’s a pleasure to team up with your pet and teach him to jump hurdles, scale ramps, burst through
Can you understand your pooch’s emotions by merely looking at him? If yes, you may call it love, when you know exactly how your K9 is feeling. In fact, it is the body language of your dog which communicates how he is feeling. Here are a few signals, which can help you gauge his feelings.
Maintaining peace and harmony at home is paramount but there can be relationship problems between a family member and the equally important tail wagger. Here’s how to sort them out. Dogs are said to be man’s best friends…and they are. But what happens when our pooch is not able to get along with one of
Sometimes your pooch behaves in a bizarre way that leave you completely baffled. Here’s why … Why do puppies chew up socks, old shoes, and purses? Puppies like to explore new tastes besides when they have teething problems, they like to chew on things specially socks to relieve their pain and discomfort which is synonymous
What does the word ‘Dog’ brings to your mind? A loyal, loving and sweet canine! Nobody likes an aggressive pet dog and it is one of the leading reasons of abandonment. But dog aggression can be prevented, let’s see how. Aggression is one of the most dangerous and misunderstood of all dog behaviours. It is
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
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
How sad you feel when you realise that your pooch doesn’t respond to your commands, ignores the doorbell…not because he doesn’t want to obey but because his hearing is impaired! Here’s how to communicate with your lil one. Why hearing loss occurs? Hearing loss in dogs is relatively common and can have variety of causes,
We love our dogs for many reasons—they’re confidants, walking partners and companions. But what if your life depends on a dog every single day? This is what it means for a person to have a Guide Dog. It may be the best example yet of the reciprocal relationship between humans and dogs. US-based ‘Guide Dogs
Dogs will guard their homes or territories by nature. In the wild when an intruder comes too close, one dog within the family group will give a warning bark to alarm the others of the intrusion. We cannot expect our dogs to behave in a different manner in their human families. Often when a visitor
Regular exercise is essential to your dog. Giving your dog a good walk or run regularly provides him with an opportunity for experiencing new stimuli and meeting other dogs – which will help him develop into a contented and well-adjusted dog. Exercise will also keep his weight down, which is important because obesity is a
