Neutering (or desexing) a male dogcan be very beneficial for dogs and their owners. For some it’s an easy decision - but for others, it can take some careful consideration before reaching the right decision for the dog and for the owners.Health and behaviour are...
Spotting the Signs: Why do Pets Hide Pain? Throughout the domestication process, many wild animal traits have been lost or replaced. However, some, such as the concealment of pain, remain in today’s beloved furry friends. Domesticated animals, dogs in particular,...
Direct from the breeder and documented Some dog lovers are like art lovers or rose growers, they are interested in things like pedigree and aesthetics. Like an antiques’ buff, they want to know the provenance: where this came from and what they can reasonably expect....
Training a pet is a daunting, often exhausting task to take on. There are many factors an owner must take into consideration when deciding to become a pet parent full-time, and the main buzzword they will often hear is socialisation. If you want your pet to react to...
Most people own a dog because they like having a dog around – as simple as that. But is it really that simple? Why do we like having a dog around the place? Dogs are man’s favourite animals, with many books, films and songs having been written and made about them over...
The issue of desexing dogs is an emotive one that can lead to serious conflict even among dog lovers. The whole subject is complicated by its very nature and perhaps because it makes humans think of their own species and how they would feel if some other life forms...
