Scientists believe that they have figured out the best way to get your pet pal to pay attention to you. There are plenty of strategies to train your dog, but is there a particularly effective method to get your dog's attention? A team of scientists believes the most…
Welcome to February. Winter weather remains unpredictable and temperatures vary. So we need to keep in mind how these cold/warm variations affect our pets. Especially when walking or exercising our canine family. Just as we need to dress up or down depending on the temperatures, so the length…
Doggie U Agility Training Match Saturday 2/22/25 & Sunday 2/23/25 Split into Group sessions (9-10/10-11/11-12/12-1/1-2) - Competition Size Agility Ring - A numbered course will be set up. - A – Frame will be at 5’3” for all dogs, no agility Table. - You can run the course…
November 23, 2024
What Are The Ten Commonly Held Myths About Dogs?
It is easy to believe that dogs like what we like, but this is not always strictly true. Here are ten things which people should remember when trying to understand their pets, according to Animal behaviour experts Dr Melissa Starling and Dr Paul McGreevy, from the University of Sydney.…
In today's Western cultures, more people see their dogs as their best friends, family members or even their furry children than ever before. Past studies have shown that up to two-thirds of dog owners consider their dog to be more important than any human in their lives. Many…
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Researchers from the University of California, Davis, published the new guidance in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. It adds to research started in 2013 that indicated neutering golden retrievers too early increases the risk of certain joint disorders and cancers. And now, more breeds have been added…
So what do veterinarians have to say about this daily ritual that seems to consumes so much of our canine's time when 'going for a walk?' Is it important? It sure seems to be. What is the purpose? Sniff...... Sniff! Veterinarians such as Dr Whitney Miller of Petco…
March 23, 2024
Need to Reduce Stress? Spend Some Time With a Dog!
Interacting with Dogs Boosts Brain Waves and Reduces Stress Latest science shows EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog. According to a study published March 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, spending quality time with dogs reduces stress…