DAY 21 Don’t give up… The last 3 weeks have been difficult for so many in India. Whilst I am not trying to belittle the troubles of many others in the country, I do know that many pet parents are struggling to make sense of the situation. Some of you live alone or have a […]

DAY 20 HAS THE LOCKDOWN DISTRESSED YOUR DOG? With the lockdown causing an upheaval in our lives and in those of our dogs, it isn’t odd for many pet parents to see signs of distress in their dogs. A change in diet, toiletting timings, constantly having family at home, lack of exercise and human worry […]

DAY 19 SCENTWORK Can’t go out for your regular walk? How about playing a scenting game? You can hide a toy or even yourself and get your dog to use her nose. The game can be played anywhere, home, building compound, terrace, even on a stairwell. All dogs love scenting games and its a great […]

DAY 17 MUSIC THERAPY TO HELP CALM DOGS When I first met Rustom and he told me that his dogs enjoyed his taste in music – which included Guns N’ Roses, I must admit I was sceptical. Till, he played the song (which you can hear in the video below) and his dog started to […]

DAY 13 Things you should NOT do to your dog during the lockdown! Do not cut your dog’s nails on your own, especially if you have no experience in it and never by using human nail cutters. Do not paint your dog’s nails – no matter how bored you are. Give your dog a haircut […]

DAY 12 Lighting a candle today to show solidarity with India today? Do be careful if you have a pet at home. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Do not keep candles or diyas on the floor where a dog can step on it or singe his tail. Keep them on higher counters […]

DAY 11 Have you run out of games and toys to keep your dog engaged with during the lockdown? Here is a fun and simple way to use basic commands to teach your dog how to dance with you. So get some treats, put on some peppy music and have fun! In this clip, professional […]

DAY 10 HANDLING YOUR DOG WHEN YOU ARE UNDER COVID-19 QUARANTINE It’s been over a week that we are all isolating in an effort to flatten the curve. But in spite of all the precautions, what if you or a family member does get infected? If you have symptoms of corona virus, if you under […]

DAY 9 5 WAYS THE LOCKDOWN WAS BENEFICIAL FOR PET PARENTS   You could take your dog to work everyday. Being at home meant more time playing with your dog Having your dog around means less stress for you Reduced feelings of isolation when your dog is around Better sleep at night with a doggy […]

DAY 8 DOG FRIENDLY- ICE CREAM RECIPE Are you and your dog bored during the lockdown? Here’s a way to put your culinary skills to good use and make a fun snack for your dog to try this summer. Get our dog-friendly recipe from canine nutritionist, Brinda Thakker. Do give it a try and let […]

DAY 7 SIT! STAY! The 21 DAY DOG CHALLENGE As we all sit around in our homes with our pampered pooches by our side, we have found it easy to complain. Pet parent group chats include sentences such as “Oh Gawd, my poor darling has to now eat ghar ka khana as her gluten-free imported […]

DAY 6 Are you and your dog both bored during the lock down? Have you run out of training commands? How about trying out this nifty one of teaching your dog to wake up all the lazy people at home. Do give it a try and let us know how it goes. Oh! Wake Up! […]

DAY 5 HOW DO YOU PREVENT YOUR STRESS FROM AFFECTING YOUR DOG? The #21daylockdown got your dog’s tail in a twist? Learn how to keep your dog healthy, happy and prevent long terms issues that could crop up from the long confinement. Webinar will include… – What possible behaviour issues could crop up? – What […]

DAY 4 HOW DO YOU PREVENT YOUR STRESS FROM AFFECTING YOUR DOG? Many of you have written in to me telling me how upset or depressed you are with the current situation and that you are worried about your dog picking up on your stress. Here are a few tips to help you out. 1. […]

DAY 3 Separation anxiety in dogs arising from the 21 day lockdown For many dogs it is a joy to have us home all the time, especially those dogs that have had to compete with your job for attention. But allowing your dog to constantly get your attention through this lockdown can have adverse affects […]

DAY 2 We live in a world where we have more access to information on dogs than ever before, yet we are struggling to understand our dogs, with disobedient dogs, aggression and even fear. Overwhelmed with the amount of dogs struggling to cope, I took a trip to a remote village in Maharashtra to see […]

Dear pet parents, We are in the midst of difficult times. Your dogs are probably as apprehensive as you are. They may not know what exactly is going on but they do know that we are stressed, frightened and maybe even depressed. They love us and they feel our pain. Of course, having you at […]