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Can your dog detect cancer?

Any pet owner will tell you that owning a dog is a beneficial experience, but studies over the past two decades show that it may be even more beneficial than we realise. Various owners have reported that their dogs have been able to detect skin, ovarian, lung, breast, bladder, and colon cancer. For example, a […] Continue reading Can your dog detect cancer?

5 THINGS HUMANS DO THAT ANNOY DOGS

We all love our dogs and want to show them how much we love them. This may mean we sometimes can do things that irritate and annoy them, just like they can sometimes do things to irritate and annoy us, such as jumping up on strangers or sniffing someone in an embarrassing area. The following […] Continue reading 5 THINGS HUMANS DO THAT ANNOY DOGS

The 5 best breeds of dogs for children

We all know that most children cannot wait to get a puppy, and ask their parents constantly to get one. While children do not really care about what dog they get, not all breeds fit in with families as well as others might. We have put together a list of the 5 best breeds that […] Continue reading The 5 best breeds of dogs for children

Which Breed of Dog Fits Best?

Deciding on a new puppy can bring loads of joy and excitement to the family, but choosing just which breed is the right fit can be tough. Many different factors need to be taken into consideration including:   The size of your Home   Willingness to exercise the dog   Your work schedule We’ve listed a handful of our favourite breeds and who […] Continue reading Which Breed of Dog Fits Best?

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

We all know that owning a dog has many benefits. They give you companionship, constant unwavering love; they can give you protection and make you more social. However, did you know that owning a dog has many health benefits? More exercise: Dogs need daily physical exercise, so this means as an owner you will also […] Continue reading Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Communicating With our Dogs

  Most of the time when a person hears another person talking, we usually respond not only to what is being said but also to the consonants and vowels that result in words and sentences. Other features of speech including the emotional tone and the speaker’s dialect and body language also contribute to the communication […] Continue reading Communicating With our Dogs

Understanding separation anxiety

It’s totally normal to worry too much when we leave our pooch alone, and most of the time leaving our dog behind makes us feel worried and even guilty. The dog often feels the same, feeling abandoned or unwanted… Dogs exhibit behaviour like barking, chewing, salivating, defecating, vomiting, urinating or trying to escape.  Most of […] Continue reading Understanding separation anxiety

Sniffing to Find Loved Ones

Research in England has shown that a dog’s nose is sensitive enough to sense out a deceased human. Specially trained victim recovery dogs can perform phenomenal feats in sniffing out the whereabouts of bodies and body parts, even beneath mounds of rubble or deep below the water’s surface. This will help forensic teams who are investigating a […] Continue reading Sniffing to Find Loved Ones

Jealousy Not Just In Humans

It’s now proven that jealousy is not just a human trait. Jealousy in dogs actually evolved to protect their social bond with their Master. Dogs do engage in what appears to be jealous behaviours but they are also seeking to break up the connection between the owner and a seeming rival. Our furry friends are motivated to protect […] Continue reading Jealousy Not Just In Humans

Is it right to bring your pooch to the office?

It’s becoming well known that dogs help to alleviate stress and can even benefit your overall mood. The same can be said within a workplace environment too, and having a dog in your office can offer many benefits. It actually encourages a productive and collaborative work ethic as well as lowering stress levels and boosting […] Continue reading Is it right to bring your pooch to the office?