Have you wondered what it is that separates the good trainers in the world from the rest of us? How come their dog is so obedient whereas yours won’t even sit unless you show a chunk of cheese? Well, the top trainers strictly follow certain tenets when training. Want to know what they do differently? […]
Over the last few years, our dogs have enjoyed a remarkable rise in status. From the dog that was tied in the garden and fed scraps, to the dog that sleeps on a designer bed and eats at the table! To many a dog owner, an aromatherapy massage or a fancy toy may seem an […]
Canine Behaviourist Shirin Merchant says, “Don’t let allergies come between you and your dog”. Here’s how… Porus loved dogs. Unfortunately, the boy was allergic to dogs and hence his parents could never get their ten-year-old son his own pet. Then one day, a friend showed them a newspaper cutting on ‘hypoallergenic dogs’. It suggested that […]
If you have ever owned a dog, it is likely that at some point you and your pet will be plagued by one of the most common vermin known to canines – the tick. These small, wingless, external parasites are blood-sucking pests that target not just dogs, but also other domestic pets, wild animals, birds, […]
Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer! As you and your dog enjoy another summer filled with outdoor fun, long walks and picnics, make sure the sweltering heat does not affect your pet. The high temperatures of summer can easily cause a variety of heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke is one of summer’s worst illnesses and is […]