Get the Lowdown on K9 Detection Dogs Dogs are famed for their extraordinary sense of smell. In this infographic, the canine security company, ‘K9 Patrol,’ gives us the lowdown on K9 Detection Dogs. They’ve detailed where these clever K9’s started out, the science behind their senses and the most common scents they’re trained to target. … Read more
Socializing an Older Dog with Other Dogs Ideally, puppies have been socialized with a variety of experiences by the time they reach 12 weeks old. But sometimes, this is impossible, and then you need to learn how to train your dog. Socializing an older dog with other dogs can be trying at times and require … Read more
It’s all fun and games the first couple of times you watch your puppy go off with paper or toilet rolls. It happens more than thrice, and as a true lover of your dog, you’re worried. What could this spell for your puppy or grown dog? Is it unhealthy behavior? Why do dogs chew paper … Read more
The Sleeping Habits of Pets How Do You Compare? Do you think you managed to get enough sleep last night? When was the last time you woke up without needing an alarm and actually felt awake and refreshed? Roughly 66% of adults throughout all developed nations fail to obtain the recommended 8 hours of sleep … Read more
7 Secrets to Bonding with Your New Cat For a true cat lover, there’s nothing more exciting than bringing home a beloved new feline friend, or, more disappointing, than having said feline reject you. If you’ve ever adopted an aloof kitty who beelines for the nearest closet the moment you release her from the crate, … Read more
7 Methods to Calm Your Dog Around Other Dogs The most common complaints of the dog owners are: “My pup is calm at home, but whenever he meets another dog, his manners go right out the window!” Dogs are highly social animals and generally pay close attention to other people and animals, especially other dogs. … Read more
How to Heal after Being Bitten by a Dog Animal bites are no joke or laughing matter. Don’t ever assume that a bite from an animal is an innocuous thing, either. There are all sorts of serious risks that are linked to bites from creatures of all kinds. If you get bitten from a canine … Read more
How to Lessen the Probability of a Dog Bite Though dogs are often lovable, drooling, and caring animals, it’s important to be aware of the possibility that a dog can hurt you. Even the friendliest dog may bite if they perceive a threat. Unfortunately, if you don’t know the animal or the signs of aggression, … Read more
Why Does My Dog Not Like Some People? While many people think that getting a dog to like them is as easy as offering a few treats and a pat on the head, most pet owners know that this is not true. There are just some people that you know your dog does not like. … Read more
Intelligent Disobedience The Seeing Eye, Inc. in Morristown, New Jersey, is an organization that trains German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers, as well as the occasional Standard Poodle, for service work as guide dogs for the visually impaired. While extremely intelligent, Standard Poodles are only used on special occasions for a person with … Read more