No matter how clever a pet dog is, nor how amazing the skills of a service dog, most of them start off by learning these ten basic commands.
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Do dogs recognize human emotions?
Many people who have a dog would vouch for their pet’s ability to detect our emotional state. But can science actually prove it? And, if a dog does understand our emotions, how do they do that?
Dog Parks? Why not?
Dog parks are an ideal way to allow your dog to play with other dogs in safety. Or are they? Kerry Claire, author of “Finding Vera,” spells out the dangers. Please heed her wise words.
How to Teach Your Dog to Maintain Etiquette in Unfamiliar Situations
Even the best behaved dog can become nervous, excitable or reactive in a new situation. Bernie the Boxer, that erudite canine composer, has some practical advice for we dog guardians to help our beloved pooch maintain his/her best self, even in novel or difficult situations.
Everything you need to know about Greyhounds
With the (happy) decline in the so-called sports which use animals to entertain us, more and more people are discovering the wonderful attributes of the Greyhound. In this article, Tom Clarke, from Greyhounds As Pets in Australia, provides a delightful infographic to explain the value of a Greyhound, its history and care. Much of what […]
Dog Love (A Post for Valentine’s Day)
When I was a researcher, something I was sensitive to were complaints from the general public that their tax dollars were being wasted on silly research projects. Then I’d hear a litany of those which did, at least superficially, seem useless in that they seemed to only verify the obvious. But, and here’s the big […]
Tightening the Leash on Fake Service Dogs
Having a service dog is a privilege, but it comes with the not so great benefit of a disability serious enough to warrant the need for such a dog. Unfortunately, like those who use a handicap sign for parking when they are perfectly able to walk, more and more people are claiming their precious pooch […]
How NOT to greet a service dog.
What is the correct way to greet a service dog — or any dog for that matter. Here are the “dos & don’ts.”
Giving Thanks To All Our Dog Heroes
Thanksgiving: A time to remember and give thanks. The dogs in these stories, who have saved numerous lives, remind us to be grateful. To them, and to all the canines in our world, whether they be highly-trained service dogs or just the excitable puppy dashing about our feet we give thanks.
Solving Dog Behavior Problems
Behavior problems preclude many service dogs from completing their training AND are the primary reason dogs end up in shelters. Tom Clarke, Marketing Manager for the Australian company, “Greyhounds as Pets,” has composed a brilliant infographic outlining and simplifying this serious problem.
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