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 […]
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] As we all sit around in our homes with our pampered pooches by our side, we have found it easy to complain. Pet-parent […]
Dear Pet Parents, We are in the midst of difficult times. Your dogs are probably as apprehensive as you are. They may not know what exactly is going on, but they do know that we are stressed, frightened and maybe even depressed. They love us and they feel our pain. Of course, having you at […]
It’s been nearly two weeks that we are all Lockdown, and some in Quarantine, isolating ourselves, in an effort to flatten the curve. Sit! Stay! The 21-Day Dog Challenge Things you should ABSOLUTELY NOT DO to your dog during the lockdown: Do not cut your dog’s nails on your own, especially if you have no […]