Taking the dog out for a walk during summer is certainly very nice, but there are dangers that you might not think about. Walking is a good activity, but walking…
Unsafe encounters between unknown dogs on a leash when one or both dogs: Approaches walking in a straight line and heading to the other dog The dog barks, whines, turns…
How to help and calm a frightened dog during a thunderstorm
Dogs are always afraid of storms: it is a phenomenon with dangerous implications, since thunderstorms can cause a dog to run away suddenly, instinctively and in search of shelter. Our…
Friendly encounters: how to recognise a friendly approach of two unknown dogs on a leash and some important things to know. 5 steps of a friendly meeting between unknown dogs…
Coronavirus and pets: frequently asked questions and answers
After a news article about a dog found positive for Coronavirus in Hong Kong, the WHO has expressed its opinion on the link between viruses and animals, trying to reassure…
Dogs and water… A combination that is not always natural
Contrary to what one might think, not all dogs love water. For example, dogs who live in cities, are sometimes wary of water because they have little experience with it….
Female domestic dogs, unlike most other canids, breed regardless of the time of the year. The cycle of the female dog usually occurs twice a year. The only exception are…
There are seven dog breeds recognised by the National Italian Canine Organisation (ENCI) as water dogs. Specifically, they belong to Section 3 of group 8 and they are: Portuguese water…
Microchip for dogs: what is it and what is it for?
A microchip is a small electronic device, measuring only a few millimetres, that the veterinarian applies to the dog in the neck region, either on the left- or right-hand side,…
The Portuguese water dog, or in Portuguese cão de água português, belongs to the group 8, section 3, of dog breeds recognised by the National Italian Canine Organisation (ENCI), i.e….
Playing is the base of dog’s training because all dogs need exercise for their own wellbeing. To get the dog’s attention, the dog has to think that spending time with…
Play “Tug of war” with your dog is a good way to give a vent to his natural propensity to grasping and pull objects with their mouths. It’s also a useful…
The Akita Inu is elegant and beautiful, with a calm and quiet nature (seldom barks). All these positive characteristics let you think Akita Inu is an easy dog but this…
Barking is a dog instinctive behavior, part of its way to communicate his emotions to other dogs or to the members of its pack. When dog barks from time to…
Siamese cat It has an elegant tubular shape with long and slender lines. It also has a short coat in 4 colors: – Seal: the extremities are black. The body…
Sometimes you reward your dog for bad behavior, did you know that?
To paraphrase Thorndike’s law of effect, rewarding a behavior leads to the increase in its frequency, while failing to reward a specific behavior leads to a decrease in its frequency….
It’s important that the choice of bringing home a dog is aware of the responsibilities and the commitment that is required for the subsequent years. Too often it happens that…
Jack Russell is one of the most energetic breed you can meet. It’s a perfect working dog, prey oriented, with a strong tenacity and very determinated. Although it’s a small…
Take a puppy certainly has advantages for example you can teach everything from start preventing bad habits from day one. But the puppies are challenging and require a lot of…