To move away from dogs just for a moment it is believed that horses can actually feel everything that their rider is feeling. They do this through their reins as this is the point of communication from rider to horse, the horse senses all the emotions of the rider in its mouth via the reins. (more…)

There is nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction when your devoted and faithful friend goes bounding after a ball you have thrown and returns it dutifully to your feet, this is the ideal case scenario of course. Or is your dog the type that carries out the bounding after the ball part and then keeps on bounding and waves a paw at the ball as they pass it by? (more…)

There are times when your dog just does not seem to hear you, the truth is they can probably hear you just fine but choose not to actually act upon anything you say! This is known as ‘selective deafness’ amongst dog owners.
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When we want to smell pleasant we will apply perfumes, body sprays or aftershaves and we immediately feel better and more appealing. Now when our dogs want to smell pleasant they roll in something unmentionable and immediately they think they are wearing an expensive, sweet smelling scent! (more…)

Most dogs shed their fur; this is a common fact and one which most dog owners just accept as part of having a dog in their life. It goes without saying that the long-haired breeds will lose more fur than the short-haired breeds. (more…)

More and more people these days own two dogs and whilst this means double the fun and games it also equals double the work and time. If you think dealing with four muddy paws throughout the winter is bad enough then try eight muddy paws! (more…)

Some dogs absolutely adore going to the vets as they enjoy seeing all the people and meeting the other animals in the waiting room, if your dog is like this people immediately envy you and consider that you have an easy task going to see the vet. Over friendly dogs can still prove to be problematic though in their own way, you have to remember that not every single person present in the waiting room is going to automatically be dog friendly. (more…)

Most people reading this article have probably experienced the delights of playing with a puppy and although it is great fun and they are a bundle of delight it can also be like swimming with piranhas! Their sharp needle like teeth are just that, sharp. They can actually inflict a stinging nip. (more…)

When your dog goes to give you a slobbery kiss do you accept willingly because his/her breath smells of roses or do you cringe because your dog’s breath reminds you that it is bin day tomorrow!
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Well it is that time of year again when we are all running around buying presents for the family and, if you are anything like me, the family obviously includes the dog. (more…)