Hi everyone!! I am back! This time let’s talk about the Pros and Cons of Crate training your puppy. Crate training has always been a point of confusion for all Pet Parents. Should you or should not crate train your doggo? Here are the pros and cons of crate training that can hopefully help you […]

Box: Did you know? The Weimaraner remained a relatively unknown breed till internationally prominent artist and photographer William Wegman discovered his dog Man Ray’s love for the spotlight in 1970. Wegman’s photos and videos of Weimaraners frequently dressed like people and striking unusual poses became a rage and the Weimaraner became known as the dog […]

One of the most recognised breeds the world over,   the   German Shepherd  Dog,  or  GSD  as it is popularly known,  has been around for only about 90   years.   The breed traces its ancestors to a widely diverse group of herding and farm dogs in Germany.  In the late  19th Century,    […]

‘My dog is my therapy dog!’ is a common refrain I hear from pet parents. Every person whose family includes dogs has no doubt about the joy, laughter, bonding and stress relief it brings to the family. Our family realized just how much we missed these therapeutic effects after we lost our 13.5-year-old dog, Lara. […]

Many theories abound as to why dogs eat grass. Some veterinarians believe it is because their prepared diets are lacking in greens. Another theory suggests that a dog that is fed an unbalanced diet may eat grass to compensate for a lack of roughage. Another theory suggests that the dog is performing a behaviour similar […]

Did you know that our Constitution demands that we show compassion to animals? Yes, that‘s right. It also says that neglecting an animal can risk arrest and imprisonment, without a warrant. They are not perfect and have a long way to go — especially for the fine levied on s/he who harms an animal. But […]

The short answer is NO! The long answer is that some dogs enjoy the company of other dogs, but even those dogs do not enjoy the company of all other dogs. They may greet special friends, but ignore others completely. Naturally, most dogs grow less interested in the company of other dogs with age. A […]

One of the most popular breeds in the world, the Labrador Retriever originated from Newfoundland and not Labrador, as the name suggests. In Newfoundland, the dogs took to the water readily and helped haul in the nets. Fishermen brought the dog to England in the early 19th century. Originally, the dogs ranged from a heavy-coated […]

Why do dogs sniff each other’s bum? When two dogs meet, they greet each other by sniffing the other’s rear end. The dog’s anal glands lie on either side of its anus which secrete a strong-smelling fluid when a dog meets another, is aggressively aroused, excited, scared or even angry. This fluid contains certain odours […]

Living with Snoopy “When my family decided to get ourselves a beagle puppy, we had no idea what we’d be in for. For a beagle puppy is not just any puppy. Snoopy spent just about a week in the special crate we purchased for him. He then made his way into my bed and now […]

Have you recently brought home a new puppy? Are you looking forward to a lifetime of fun bonding, playtime, and learning tricks with your little Luna or Max? Hiring a good trainer can decisively shape this very bond. So, how do you find the right trainer? Here are five signs to look out for! For […]

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Dear pet parents, For many of you who looked at the 21-day lockdown as a great time to be with your pets and catch up on your training, brush up on their obedience skills and perfect that lax recall, here is something you need to hear… Your dogs are probably as apprehensive as you are. […]

For the past few months the Shroff’s were debating buying a dog. It was three years since their last dog had passed away. But with the tight schedule the family had, what with school, tuitions, the cook off on vacation, and Mr. Shroff putting in extra hours at work, Mrs. Shroff just didn’t have time […]

“Dogs are programmed to be opportunistic feeders, but when the instinct causes the dog to steal food at home, the behaviour can be embarrassing.” – By Shirin Merchant Julie loved food. So much that she would resort to stealing it. Her owners, the Sampats had to lock their kitchen door every night to keep her […]

Embarrassing Habits of dogs, you’ve been too ashamed to ask anyone about Our relationship with our dogs goes back to over a million years. Yet when it comes to understanding our canines’ crazy quirks, we are often left stumped. With all the love and joy dogs bring us, they also manage to baffle us with […]

A wee little problem Bessie, at eight months, was the perfect lady. A dainty Dachshund, she was elegant, well mannered and gentle natured. But she had one embarrassing problem… Bessie would urinate all over herself every time she met a man! Her owner was disturbed by this plebeian behaviour. Why was Bessie doing this? Was […]

Understanding and surviving your dog’s adolescence “Simba was one of the most well-behaved pups you could meet,” says his owner Mrs. Kanga.“ He was eager to please, gentle and very loving.” Then one fine day, Simba refused to come when called and trotted off in the opposite direction with a gleam in his eye. He […]

Vacation time is over; will your dog miss you when you’re away at school? Another school year has started and as you pack your bags and prepare for tests, tuitions and homework give a thought to your doggy. After a summer of being spoiled with attention, he will miss you when you’re away at school. […]