In this category, you will find more articles about the amazing connection between human and pet
by Dr Jo Righetti, Animal Behaviourist Do you ever wonder if your dog misses you when you are gone? Dogs are our faithful, furry friends. Such adoring, unconditional support can be hard to find in a human friend or family member. Perhaps due to this mutual adoration, many dog owners feel guilty at leaving their … Continue reading Do Dogs Miss Us?
Just like us humans, dogs too can experience anxiety. Here we are going to help you understand how to recognise anxiety and we’ll then walk you through various steps and training processes to best manage a dog that is showing signs of anxiety. Recognise the Anxiety Physical signs of anxiety The dog sits or walks … Continue reading How to Treat a Dog With Anxiety
What do you do if your kids want a dog? Before getting a dog, the whole family has to think about if it is the right thing for them or not. Of course there are always two sides to every story which means the positive and negative aspects have to be considered very carefully. … Continue reading When Your Kids Want a Dog
Dogs are famous for being man’s best friend, but they are also famous for being trained to support humans in different life situations. They can be guide dogs, rescue dogs, or police dogs. Only a few people know that some dogs have got senses to predict an epileptic seizure. These senses are still controversial, but especially … Continue reading More Than a Pet- How Seizure Dogs Become Essential Life Aide
Owning a dog is not just owning a pet but also having another family member. Not only do you have a relationship with your dog but they also can improve relationships throughout your life. Single? Having a dog can help you attract the Right Mate If you are lonely not only owning a dog helps … Continue reading 5 Ways Dogs can Help Relationships
When choosing a dog that is best for your family, focus on what characteristics fit your family’s lifestyle. Find a breed that fits your household’s surroundings size, energy level, and disposition. Also make sure to ask the shelter or breeder questions to ensure the breed is the best fit for your family. Here are some … Continue reading Best Dog Breeds for Families
Dogs are man’s bestfriend and they are one of very few animals that can be with humans most of the time – whilst there are cases that dogs attack humans these are infrequent and usually as a result of poor management but we should still be mindful of what dogs doont like us doing. Here … Continue reading Things That Annoy Dogs
Studies show that the average life of a dog is 13 years. By following these tips you will be able to improve, and hopefully extend, the life of your beloved pet. – Become a regular at your vet with the right Pet Insurance. Make sure to stay up to date on your pet’s vaccinations and … Continue reading How to extend your dogs life
As dog owners, we all adore our pets and often consider them members of our families. Animal behaviorists are suggesting that this is because we bond with them in a way similar to how we bond with our children. Looking into a dog’s eyes triggers a release of the “love hormone” called oxytocin. This release … Continue reading The Look of Love
Any pet owner will tell you that owning a dog is a beneficial experience, but studies over the past two decades show that it may be even more beneficial than we realise. Various owners have reported that their dogs have been able to detect skin, ovarian, lung, breast, bladder, and colon cancer. For example, a … Continue reading Can your dog detect cancer?
