This is the first in small series of articles aimed at showing you some basic dog training techniques. The first in the series deals with teaching your dog to ‘Sit;’ it is the first command that the majority of people teach their puppy. For that reason alone it is important to get it right.
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A webcam allowing the public to monitor the progress of nine German Shepherd Northumbria Police puppies has gone live. The pups were born to police dog Heidi last week and the five-year-old is now retiring after providing the force with three litters.
Members of the public are able to watch the dogs, five male and [...]
Bo, the Portuguese water dog that lives with Obama family in the White House, has enjoyed a first birthday befitting of America’s first canine with a specially-produced cake made out of veal.
While most dogs might aspire to the odd extra biscuit on the big day, Bo was treated to a party [...]
The eco-pawprint of a pet dog is twice that of a 4.6-litre Land Cruiser driven 10,000 kilometres a year, researchers have found.
Victoria University professors Brenda and Robert Vale, architects who specialise in sustainable living, say pet owners should swap cats and dogs for creatures they can eat, such as chickens or rabbits, in their [...]
A top greyhound was left with his tail firmly between his legs after losing his unbeaten record to a two-legged opponent.
“Here’s the fastest, most effective, and most FUN way to train your puppy or dog.”
In a novel fundraising event at Dundalk Stadium, Cavan GAA footballer Michael Hannon went head-to-head with Compass Mikey — and [...]
Within two months of being born, a puppy’s brain and response patterns are similar to that of an adult dog’s brain. This rapid change has been observed via the use of EEG. Because of the EEG reading, you might think that a dog at this young age should have the same ability to learn as [...]
Vets are expensive there is no two ways about that what with all the equipment and the different types of treatments that are now available for treating your dog. While the majority of dog owners now hold some form of pet insurance and while it is necessary to make provision in case your dog does [...]