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Play Is Not Optional
Why Dogs Need It, and Why Trainers Should Embrace It
For too long, play has been relegated to the sidelines of dog training—viewed as a bonus, a treat, or an optional extra to be indulged in once the “serious” work is done. But here’s the truth: play is not optional.
For a dog, play is hardwired into the nervous system. It’s not just fun. It’s functional. It keeps their brain young, their body...
Puppy vaccination advice
We read in living with dogs from veterinarian, Sofia Savvidou.
Vaccination of puppies ideally begins immediately after they are weaned, at the age of 6-7 weeks. However, puppies that have not received colostrum should be vaccinated from the 4th week of their life, as they have not acquired maternal immunity from colostrum, that is, antibodies that will protect them from infectious diseases.
The...
The best alternative to exersice my dogs when it's raining.
The answer at the end of the video.
Dog parks are a parasite playground.
A nationwide dog park study revealed the high risk of exposure to intestinal parasites, even among healthy, well-cared-for dogs. This study was conducted in 30 metropolitan areas and included 288 dog parks.
What was the result?
Source:
www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/reference-laboratories/fecal-testing/
Dogs in films and TV commercials
Having worked in film and commercial productions, I have to admit that's one of the most challenging jobs I have experienced.
The level of professionalism, the high standards and requirements that are part of the process are very demanding.
That applies to actors and supporting teams.
As for dogs; this can be amplified a lot.
For a TV commercial where the dog appears for a few seconds, the...
e-collar
“THIS SHOULD BE A SHOCKING EXPERIENCE FOR THE UNEDUCATED TO FIND OUT THE TRUTH...
Before we begin, It would be helpful to touch on the difference between an “e-collar” and a “shock collar.”
The term e-collar refers to an electronic collar that is controlled by a remote—the remote is an important distinction because some bark collars are also electronic but they are not controlled via remote (...
Dog Harness
The dog harness is quite popular among those who have a dog.
It is used regardless of the dog's size, walking conditions, breed and other parameters.
Although it is primarily used because it theoretically puts less pressure on the dog than a flat collar, it creates several problems.
The harness is placed on the strongest part of the dog, its chest. This automatically creates a desire to the dog...
How dogs actually age?
If there’s one myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in “human years.” In other words, the old adage says, a four-year-old dog is similar in physiological age to a 28-year-old person.
But a new study by researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine throws that idea out the...
Why Bones Are Not Safe for Dogs
What is the real story about bones and dogs?
It is a myth that dogs need to chew bones. While dogs want to chew, and most would love to chew on bones, bones are dangerous and they can cause serious injuries.
Here are the top reasons that bones are bad for dogs
Broken teeth. Bones are very hard and can be brittle, making it easy for a dog to break one of its large chewing teeth. A broken tooth...
BOWLS ARE BORING
I came across this post on Facebook where it's promoting the idea to make your dog seek/hunt for his food and explains why.
The core of this argument finds me 100% on their side.
But as every choice we make, this also has some pitfalls.
Read their post on Facebook here:
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"BOWLS ARE BORING...
