– Decoding the Mysteries of Random Barks, Zoomies and those Long, Soulful Stares – Have you ever looked at your pooch and wondered what’s going on inside their head? Why do they stare at you intensely sometimes? Why do they suddenly zoom around the house? And what’s with the vengeful pillow peeing?! While most pet-parents think […]
Dr. Brijesh Raj is a Mumbai-based practicing Companion Animal Veterinarian, an Integrated Medicine Expert, being a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Florida) and a Tai Chi teacher. He is known for his pioneering work in animal acupuncture and Integrated Medicine Therapy for animals. He commands over two decades of expertise with healing […]
Shirin Dhabhar is India’s pioneering Canine Behaviourist and Trainer. For the past 25-plus years, she has worked hard to ensure that dogs in India are trained using humane, reward-based methods. Many years ago, a lady came to meet me with her Chihuahua in tow. I listened intently as she proudly explained the dog’s indulgent mealtime […]
Every year, a number of children fall victim to dog-bites. In virtually every such case, it is neither the dog nor the child that is at fault – it’s the lack of communication and awareness to blame. Understanding the ‘Why’s, If’s and How’s’ of dog-bites helps us avoid adding to the dog-bite statistic. Why Do […]
– Rayomand Panthaky (K9 Professor, Certified Dog Trainer) – . We’ve all heard the popular phrase, “A dog is a man’s best friend.” This phrase was first used in 1789 by King Frederick of Prussia (former Kingdom in Northern – Central Europe). It is true, however, not many know that dogs have a significance across […]
– Lessons Learnt By Pet Parents In 2021 – “You need to help me NOW!” a lady screamed at me over the phone. “My Figaro has pooped on my carpet for the 100th time and I am fed up!” 2021 was the year that dog lovers abruptly decided was a good year to bring home a […]
Socialising your pup at the correct age can help it to grow into a happy, confident, adult dog. Romila thought she was the perfect puppy owner. She had brought up her six-month-old Golden Retriever – Tango, with plenty of love, discipline and protected him from all harm. As per the vet’s suggestion, she fed him […]
Being stuck at home due to the rains or the pandemic, with all its social restrictions, is as much a bummer for you as it is for your pup. When you’re stuck at home, your dog is likely to get less exercise than usual. But did you know that despite being confined inside the house, […]
Allow me to start with the story of Fluffy, a truly special Golden Retriever who I had the privilege of treating for most of his life. He had been found tied to the gates of the Bombay SPCA, a gift to anyone who might care to have him. Severely malformed hips made walking terribly painful […]
Located in the interiors of rural Ganeshpuri in the heart of the Tansa River Valley Forest, the AWARE (Animal Welfare And Rescue Efforts) Foundation [E-30655, Estb.: 2014], has been actively working in the sphere of stray animal care. Their initiatives, since inception, include feeding stray animals, veterinary first aid, trauma care, spay/neuter and immunization against […]
otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Shirin Merchant is India’s pioneering Canine Behaviourist and Trainer. For the past 25 years, she has worked hard to ensure that dogs in India are trained using reward-based methods.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Many of you have written in to me, telling me how upset or depressed you are with the current situation and that you are […]