July 13, 2010 | pattyvieira | Dog Behavior, The Doggy World News | No Comments
Since dog and wolf behaviors are similar, the interactions of wolves in the wild give scientists a chance to observe communication in a pure form, as it exists without human interference. For example, a behavior that many people find annoying is when dogs lick people's faces, and especially thei
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July 12, 2010 | pattyvieira | Dog Training, The Doggy World News | No Comments
The dog training can be easier, more effective and a lot more fun for you and your dog if you use food. When training, you communicate to your dog what you want, and you motivate him to do it. Food can help with both because it is an easy way to get your dog's attention. You have somethi
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July 8, 2010 | pattyvieira | Breeds, The Doggy World News | No Comments
Bringing a new dog home is a life-changing decision. Before you begin the search for a new dog, you need to ask yourself this question: Is this the right time to bring a dog into my life? A dog is a great companion, but it also requires a daily, long-term commitment in the form of regular meal
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Scientists from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, have been identified the dog's place and the date of birth. “For the first time in history it is now possible to provide a detailed picture of the dog including birthplace, point in time and the number of wolves that wer
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1. The first year of a dog's life = 15 years 2. The second year of a dog's life = 10 years 3. Every year thereafter is equal to 3 "human years." For example, a formula for ten-year-old dog would be 15 + 10 + (3x8) = 49. For a fifteen-year-old dog it would be 15 + 10 + (3x3) = 64. Technorati
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The Situation: The dog is a perfect angel when people are home. When left alone, the dog scatters the trash, chews the pillows on the couch and generally ravages the place. When humans return, the dog grovels ate the door, sheepishly wagging his tail, sometimes going belly up. The Humans Viewpoin
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Dog owners are wondering if their dogs could be at risk of contracting swine flu. The virus (H1N1) is being spread by people, not animals. Read more about it here: http://www.examiner.com/x-10613-Houston-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Pets-101-Can-my-dog-get-swine-flu
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Dogs were originally bred fos specific functions, such as guarding, herding, hauling, hunting, and so on. Before 1945, most dogs worked for a living, and many still do. The popularity as a household pet is a relatively recent phenomenon, fueled in a part by the heroic exploits of the dogs used in
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Dogtopia CEO Amy Nichols ‘Unleashes’ 5 Facts Just like parents seeking quality care for their children while they work or travel, dog owners face the same dilemma. Amy Nichols, who has devoted her life to ensuring quality of life for America’s dogs, offers the following information about dog
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How often do you feed your pet? If you think your dog is overweight, it is a question you should ask yourself. Many pets are overweight because owners don't monitor their pets' weight and always want to please them, everytime they beg for food. Obesity is an issue that may contribute to health
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Does your dog have emotions and feelings? Canine behaviorists and dog owners say YES! Some people recognize the emotions through expression of their eyes, gestures, body languages and sound them make. Specialists say that it's not possible to quantify the emotion of a dog. They don't know how ha
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The success of Snuggie is back, but now in a different way, in a dog way! The new Snuggie is basically just like the one for humans, it is a loose fitting fleece blanket with holes in it for your dog's legs, avaiable in extra small, small, medium and large, and comes in blue or pink. The info
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A new study from Brigham Young University shows that babies can comprehend the dog-speak. Read more here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=43951&tsp=1
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A study says that a dog barks not always because it has an intentional message in mind. Read more about it here: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/family/20126530/detail.html
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As territorial animals, a dog’s instinct is to dominate people and other dogs and be the leader. In the wild, all canines have their hierarchy. To keep their position, they can be aggressive toward other dogs for survival reasons. As a domesticated animal, the dog will act the same as in nature
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PetAirways is the new airline that only allows pets on board. The animals are called "pawsengers". The ticket prices average is $250, and it's booked for the first two months. Read more about it here: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/consuminginterests/blog/2009/07/pet_airways_an_airl
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