Having your dog go missing — either they ran away from home or got separated from you outdoors — can be a very stressful experience. Dogs, especially pedigrees, can also be stolen or kidnapped by people looking to sell or breed them. It’s important to have a plan of action when this happens. Here are…
Love dogs but not sure if you can make a long-term commitment to one? Then fostering might be for you. Foster care for dogs involves providing food, shelter and support for a designated period of time. This way shelters and NGOs can reduce overcrowding and people who cannot be full-time pet parents can help out…
Love dogs but unable to adopt or foster due to lifestyle constraints? There are plenty of Indies, lost and abandoned dogs on Indian streets that could use your care. Here’s how to help a stray dog in your area: #1: Find your ‘community dog’ A community dog is a stray dog who is cared…
Humans love their dogs, more so because of their unique personalities! We’ve put together a list of the best movies about dogs, for every kind of dog out there! 😀 We promise this dog movies list will leave you in splits, make your heart melt, have you at the edge of your seat and more!…
Ever wish your dog could talk to you? Truth is they’re communicating with you all the time. Dogs use a combination of ear flicks, eye movement, postures, tail wags and vocalizations to send signals about their intent. Understanding dog body language can help you connect and communicate with your pet better. Here are some dog…
Looking forward to becoming a dog parent? Before you adopt or foster, here are basic dog vaccinations you need to know about to keep your pet healthy. Typically, young puppies carry immunity against most diseases from their mother’s blood. However as time goes on, this immunity wears off. Just like human babies, you must vaccinate…
Wondering how to keep your dog occupied when you’re away at work? Dogs, like humans, can get bored when they’re alone. This can result in excessive barking, destructive behaviour and sometimes depression. Stimulating dog toys can help your pet relieve stress when you’re not with him. Here are some types of home alone dog toys…
Just like humans, dogs can be depressed. This can be due to various reasons such as death of an owner, relocation, loss of a companion pet, traumatic incidents like accidents or natural disasters etc. Here are the warning signs to help you detect depression in dogs and how you can help them. Important: Dogs can…
Does your dog panic when you are out-of-sight for even a few minutes? Your dog could have separation anxiety. This is a behavioural issue where a dog displays signs of significant stress when separated from a particular person. It can happen to dogs across age groups due to difficult events such as relocation, loss of…
Dog parents are known to have an unspoken bond with their furry friends. However, sometimes they face difficultly communicating with or understanding their dog. Many pet parents in India have recognized the benefits of going to dog behaviourist to address the same. What’s the difference between a dog trainer and a dog behaviourist? A…