Christmas and the holidays are a festive time for people and pets alike, but the holidays hold certain dangers for pets as well. Most Christmas safety tips for pets surround the Christmas tree, which is probably the biggest temptation for animals. Pet and the Christmas tree Fallen Christmas tree needles are very sharp and can [...]
Dog intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think, and solve problems. Dog trainers, owners, and researchers have as much difficulty agreeing on a method for testing canine intelligence, as they do for human intelligence. There are three types of dog intelligence: Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability). This is specific to the [...]
Pit bull is a term commonly used to describe several types of dogs with similar physical characteristics. Its use in media is often vague and rarely descriptive of specific breeds. There are several physically similar breeds that are often termed “pit bull”, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier , the Staffordshire Bull [...]
For many decades the German Shepherd has held the top place in the world of Police and Working Dogs. It is justly called the Blind Man’s seeing eyes, the protector of home and property, the guardian of the Herds, the Police-Man’s true companion, the long arm of the plain-clothes man, the four legged shelter from [...]
Pets and children both need parenting. Both need to learn how to treat each other. Both need supervision and limits to their behavior. Children will need an adult’s help training their pet. A pet is ultimately the responsibility of the adult, not the child. Take an active role in teaching children how to pet and [...]
What is Rage Syndrome? Rage Syndrome is a serious but rare uncharacteristic behavioral problem that has been reported in several breeds (particularly in Spaniels). Rage Syndrome is often incorrectly diagnosed as it is sometimes confused with other forms of aggression. What are the symptoms? Sudden attacks for no apparent reason; the dog will often be [...]
House cats are a growing source of human plague. Cats pick up the disease from infected fleas or rodents, perhaps a deer mouse, rock squirrel, or prairie dog, and pass it on when they bite, scratch, or lick humans. Even the breath of an infected cat with oral lesions can transmit plague bacteria. Before 1977, [...]
Origins and History Historical notes: the definition of a Belgian Sheepdog depends a bit on what country you are in. The Belgian Sheepdog encompasses four varieties, according to the official breeders’ organizations of the UK, Canada, and South Africa. In the words of the Belgian Sheepdog Association of Great Britain, the varieties are: “Groenendael (long [...]
When Dogs Might Bite? Poorly trained, socialized and maintained: Dogs that do not know how to coexist with humans, that do not get to experience and become comfortable with things in our world, dogs confused or allowed to be in positions where they may feel the need to bite are more likely to bite. This [...]
Rehabilitation Workers work with people who have a visual impairment, to develop or adapt their existing skills and abilities, enabling them to lead an independent life. From initial assessment of an individual client’s needs and planning a mutually-agreed training program, the rehabilitation worker will teach communication, mobility and living skills . We love our dogs [...]
