It’s national dog bite prevention week and we would like to share a few tips on how to prevent dog bite accidents to happen. With a little care and attention you too can prevent them. Any dog can bite. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pup can bite if provoked. Most…
Caring for your dog during hot weather
Summer has arrived and as the temperature and humidity continues to rise it affects our energy levels, our activities and our schedules. I urge you to remember that animals suffer as much as we do in the hot weather and it is important to plan and look at ways we…
Thinking about getting a dog?
Dogs are wonderful companions! They are always happy to see you, can be a wonderful comfort after a long and difficult day and their playful natures make us forget our troubles and make us laugh. They can most certainly teach us a lot about trust and loyalty, in fact a…
Watch Me
Dogs love going out for a walk, not just for the physical exercise but also for the mental stimulation. It is their opportunity to explore and get the daily news of what has been happening in the area. Through their superior abilities to discern different scents they know who has…
Is Your Dog Jealous
Does your pet seek attention from you when you are on the telephone, computer or ipad? Or perhaps when you have guests over, they position themselves between you and your guest and pester you for pets? How animals feel and/or react to various situations Some dogs may react to seeing…
The Right One
It is paramount to think about why you want a dog and what your expectations are as for all their attributes, they are a 12 to 15 year commitment Thinking about getting a dog? Dogs are wonderful companions! They are always happy to see you. They can also be a…
10 Essentials For Effective Training
Building a strong bond with your dog is the key to achieving respect, trust and friendship Know your dog Find out what motivates your dog. Some dogs will do anything for food while others love nothing more than a fun game with you and a toy or praise. Once you…
Health and Safety For Your Dog
Here are some measures to adopt in and around the house to ensure your pet’s health and safety so you can go on to enjoy a long lasting relationship together KEEP YOUR DOG COMFORTABLE IN THE HOT WEATHER For many months of the year in Oman temperatures are too hot for…
How To Love Your Dog
Learn how to love your dog. Like any relationship in our lives, we are acting in the dog’s best interest in creating and maintaining a healthy bond. The bond we share with our dogs is very special and so very personal to each of us. Dogs are so unique, they…
Does your dog have good manners?
Spending some time teaching your dog to have good manners will help you and your dog to communicate properly. In this way you build peaceful and pleasant encounters, both at home and when you are out. Your dog may be the nicest and friendliest dog in the neighbour hood, but…