Tag: Dogs & Humans
What Drives People to Poison Dogs?
Greater Manchester in Northern England has seen several cases of poisoning during the summer. A common theme has been bags of chicken being mixed...
Supermarkets and Pet Shops in Venezuela Struggle To Keep Shelves Stocked
An economic crisis in Venezuela is making it hard for pet stores, department stores and grocery stores to keep their shelves stocked with pet...
Sunday’s Recap: Sustainability in the Pet Industry
Good Sunday morning, readers! I hope you enjoyed your week as much as I did. Hopefully you caught my column last week. I talked...
Let’s Talk: Confusion About Negative Reinforcement During Dog Training
Good morning, readers, and happy Wednesday! I hope you're enjoying your week so far and that you had time to catch my column last...
Tennis Ball Smartphone Attachment Makes Taking Selfies With Your Dog Simple
Taking selfies with your dog can be challenging. He never looks at the camera when you want him to and just when you think...
Op-ed: True Confession – I Gave My Sister a Wolfdog Hybrid
Evidence indicates that the domestication of wolves began between 10,000 and 100,000 years ago. This was the beginning of the genetic split between wolves...
Sunday’s Recap: 9 Blogs for Dog Lovers
It's Sunday again, and you know what that means - time for my Sunday Recap. Did you have time to catch my column last week?...
Recall Command Basics and How to Teach It To Your Dog
There is nothing more rewarding than training your dog. Well, perhaps there are some things, but training’s way up there on the list. Although...
Pet Accessories Startup Looking to Raise $380,000
Based in the London borough of Barnet, Love Thy Mutt is a pet accessories startup that is looking to raise £250,000 – the equivalent...
Unusual Dog Ban Launched in China District
Earlier this month what has become known by residents as “the cruelest dog ban” was issued in China by the local government of a...
Why Some Dogs Dislike Men and What To Do About It
Some dogs have a problem with men. That’s the long and short of it. As a guy, this isn’t something to take personally, but...
Retiree Builds “Dog Train” To Take Rescued Pups For Rides
Many people think that their most impactful years are when they are young. They raise families, help people through their jobs and by volunteering,...