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…
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…
Love getting up every morning and bounding through the streets with your dog? Then maybe professional dog walking is for you. Being a professional dog walker can get you a regular income on the side, provided you have the right experience and training. Here are the basic set of skills you’ll need to have to…
Should a dog be walked in the rain? Most experts will tell you it’s no big deal. The monsoons come every year but that shouldn’t halt your dog’s daily exercise routine. With our easy-to-follow guidelines, dog walking in the rain can be a safe and fun experience Tip #1: Let your dog adjust Some…
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…