It’s easy to get confused by all the options that come up when searching for a dog school, since even smaller towns tend to have more than one of them. It may be worth visiting them all and getting to know the trainers and their programmes up close. But how can you decide which is the ideal place?
For us humans, New Year’s Eve is about farewells to the events of the past year and welcoming in the New Year. We enjoy these celebrations but there’s no doubt that many dogs and other animals wish they could escape to a much calmer and quieter place. While we humans appreciate the visuals of fireworks, animals do not understand the noise that comes with such displays.
Hungary is one of the most dog-friendly places in Europe, according to Gigi of The Ramble. So it isn’t surprising that a lot of dog owners are showering their pets with toys. With the holidays coming up soon, it’s time to consider what sort of presents are ideal. To that end, how do you figure out what sort of gift is best for your dog?
In the 25th IRO Rescue Dog World Championship, Bea Belényi and Zen won the title with an incredible performance. Standing on the podium wasn’t exactly new to her; this was the second time she got to stand on it since Bea already took the second place two years ago. How did her journey lead her to this?
There’s nothing unusual for urban dog owners about walking their pet just a few metres from the bus or tram, or even getting on public transport with them, or taking their dog to a shopping centre. Dogs growing up in such an environment are likely to automatically become accustomed to these things. However, if you…
Tooth marks on the garden furniture, scratches on the door, de-fluffed plush toys, chewed up sandals, craters in the garden… Sounds familiar? If you come home every day worrying about what surprise your dog has for you, then this article is for you.
We asked dog lovers why they like to share their homes with their four legged companions. Most of them voted for the special bond between dogs and their owners, the unconditional love and care. Studying of the positive effects of the human-animal bond has been a hot topic among researchers lately and an increasing number of new studies have emerged in the last few years.
Many pet owners worry what if their dog bites someone or gets into a fight with another dog. The fear is real – any dog is capable of biting, but most incidents are preventable if we recognise the triggers and understand our dog’s body language.
Have you ever counted how many toys your dog has? I, myself, can never resist the temptation of a funny or innovative piece, so I think I could fill a huge bag just with the toys we already have.
People see the doctor only in case there is a problem, thus, we are generally reluctant to make an appointment; be it a doctor or a veterinarian. A dog can easily be affected by your uneasiness, which can give you a hard time during the examination, or even in the waiting room. However, with a little practice you can improve the situation and your veterinarian will also be thankful to be able to examine a cooperative animal…