Dogs

Dogs benefit from being kept busy, exercising, learning tricks and taking time out with their owners. Although going for a walk and playing with frisbee, tennis balls are all essential, dog sports can be a wonderful way to step up the mental and physical workout your dog gets. Dogs engage in a range of structured activities, from agility courses to scent-based challenges, which serve to build...

Among all, daily walks are required as the most important part of a dog. They give us exercise, they fulfill a psychologic need of our brain, but also a need to mate and socialize or simply go out. When it comes to taking your dog out the door, most owners remember their leash but not everything else that can facilitate a safer and more enjoyable walk.

Things can happen even on the...

You may have experienced that unique sensation of anxiety you experience when leaving your pet with a stranger, particularly if this is the first time you’re leaving him or her in care other than family. As you pull away from the property, and you look back at the stranger (who has now taken possession of your pet) and think, “Have I made a terrible mistake?” This internal sense is valid....

Years behaviour expert reveals how often dog bowls, toys and chews should be cleaned, and the hygiene mistakes owners may be making without realising.

Dog owners are being urged to rethink how often they clean their pet’s bowls and toys, as everyday items used by dogs can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, old food, saliva and dirt.

Jo Hinds, COAPE-certified...