Questions To Ask A Shelter Or Rescue Before Adopting A Dog Below is a list of questions I recommend you ask before you adopt a dog, no matter the breed. Next to each question you will see either a S, …
IntroductionHas your dog recently sustained a stroke? Unfortunately, after such a life-altering health crisis many canines become depressed and simply do not feel like participating in any activities. Most veterinarians will recommend a period of recuperation. During such a time, …
Treatment options for dogs who can walk Non-surgical treatment: For dogs who can walk, good-quality non-surgical treatment is usually the most sensible option to start with. This is true even if the dog is quite wobbly when walking. These dogs …
Dislike of Certain People/ Strangers When it comes to preferences, dogs are not so different from us. Suddenly being hugged by a stranger or getting a butt slap would throw anyone off. While some dogs are very aloof around strangers …
Terriers were bred to work, and even though that’s not the case today, that high level of energy remains. Because terriers are bred to work, they get bored when they don’t have work to do. When a terrier is making …
Bag it and bin it Most dog owners collect their dog waste in plastic bags then dispose of it in the nearest bin. This is great – it gets it off the street. But what happens to the waste once …
What These Short-haired Small Dogs Have in Common: Small size Short or Smooth coat Most shed heavily in the spring and fall Require some grooming (nails, teeth, ears, eyes, and baths) All will need to be brushed (sorry to disappoint) …
Meet dogs who think, problem-solve, and teach humans a thing or two! A reader asks: People say you should ignore your dog when they get spooked by something, the reason being that if you comfort them, they will think that, …
Implications for wolf monitoring and research across Europe Whereas the obtaining wolf-dog hybridization rates remains a central issue in wolf monitoring and management, relying on non-standardized microsatellite-based analysis of non-invasively collected samples has so far hampered the comparability of regional …
Why do dogs hide when they are sick? When a dog is sick, they tend to hide so they can find a safe and isolated shelter. While they may not have the cognitive ability to understand the reasons behind their …