“Having a dog will bless you with the happiest days of your life and one of the worst days.” I think about that quote often as I think about the dogs I’ve had throughout my life and it’s one of the truest things I’ve ever read. As humans, we tend to humanize everything and the […]
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Go ahead and sleep with your dog—it’s perfectly safe, as long as you are both healthy. That might go against everything you’ve heard from growing up, your parents or even older dog training techniques. Sleep technology firm Simba recently partnered with animal behaviorist Professor Peter Neville to answer a question that dog owners have been wrestling with
In what could be described as a dog lover’s heaven, hundreds of golden retrievers turned out at Guisachan estate in Scotland where the breed originated. Celebrating 155 years Every 5 years, The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland organize a four-day anniversary event at the ruins of Guisachan(prounounced KUSH-igan) House, where the dogs were first bred. The
A recent study that involved over 21,000 canine subjects outlines the social and environmental factors associated with longer lifespans for dogs The key to keeping your beloved dog healthy could be adding another furry friend to your home. A recent study by the Dog Aging Project found that dogs who get routine social interaction from living
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A new study from MIT and Harvard discovered previously unknown similarities between human and dog cancers. New findings have revealed previously undetected genetic similarities between dog and human cancers, a discovery that could be used to accelerate cancer R&D for both species. Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the University of Georgia and
The short answer is YES because of the incredible socialization they receive and the confidence they gain from being around a positive and calm environment like a yoga studio. Like anything else where humans are involved, there is the potential for exploitation and harm coming to the puppies. iTV in the UK recently investigated. Excerpts
Source: University of Naples, Italy -Dog congitive study Researchers at the University of Naples recently studied whether puppies and adult dogs differ in their abilities to detect human emotions via scent alone. The results solidified parts of what dog trainers use regularly and showed the difference between puppy and adult dog development of anxiety based
In the bustling city of Tokyo, amidst the chaos and noise, there lived a remarkable dog named Hachiko. Today, the 100-year anniversary of his extraordinary tale of loyalty, devotion, and unwavering love. Hachiko’s story transcends time and continues to inspire people around the world. The cream white Akita Inu, born 100 years ago, has been
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Some dogs are extremely frightened by fireworks and/or loud noises and it can be very stressful for the dog as well as the owners. Research is continuing in this field but as of now there are some solid strategies to put your pooch at ease and include everything from behaviour conditioning to medication and all
Skunks live all over the place and if your dog gets curious about one, they may end up with a face full of stink. If your pooch gets sprayed, there are ways you can rid them of the scent without having to buy up every can of tomato juice in the area. The myth about tomato
