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Top "Dog Attack" cities in US |
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Written by Pack Leader
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 21:09 |
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The US Postal Service (USPS) has created a list of the top dog attack cities in cooperation with National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Read the complete article here and click "read more" to access the full list of cities.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 May 2011 21:18 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 04 January 2011 04:33 |
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 Just like the gym or the workplace, a dog park is a social place with its own set of proper etiquette guidelines. But what that means in a dog park isn’t always obvious. With the help of Charlotte Reed (author of The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette) and Cheryl Smith (a certified dog behavior consultant and author of Visiting the Dog Park: Having Fun, Staying Safe), we set the record straight on some important aspects of dog park decorum.
Q: I’m very protective of my small dog. I want her to have fun at the park, but I don’t want her to get hurt. Can I keep her on the leash so that I’m always close and can pull her out of rough situations?
A: Sorry, but no. A dog park is specifically for off-leash play. “A leash can create different reactions in the leashed dog, who feels constrained and unable to react as he or she may wish,” says Smith. “Leashes can create barrier frustration,” she says. This is a common dog behavior issue, where dogs may lash out because they don’t feel in control. If you’re still concerned about your pet, you might consider trying to establish an event for small dogs only at your local dog park.
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Kids and School - What About Fido? |
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Written by Stacy Mantle
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Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:33 |
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 It’s that time of year – kids are heading back to school in droves and that’s making for some very anxious pets. I’m not saying that some animals won’t feel a huge sense of relief as they watch the young ones walk out the door, particularly the family cat who can now resume her 18 hours of sleep each day. But, for many animals the stress can cause everything from behavior problems to depression.
To help your pet more easily adjust to long days without anyone to play with, we’ve come up with a few ideas that may or may not help.
Separation Anxiety
Don’t make leaving the house a big deal. Practice it a few times each day. Try out a few dress rehearsals with the kids. Get them ready for school in the morning, then walk out the door in the same way they would if they were already in school. Drive everyone around the block, then come into the house the same way you plan to come in after school starts. It will help Fido and Fluffy get used to a routine, and it will help prepare your kids for the upcoming school days as well.
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Vibrissae: A Dog's Secret Surveillance |
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Written by Phyllis DeGioia
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Monday, 09 August 2010 13:52 |
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 Dogs are so furry that even the most observant of owners can miss details about their appearance. Take dog whiskers, for example. They’re usually visible above the eyes and on the muzzle, but did you know that your dog likely has a tiny beard of whiskers below its jaws? If you examine this area on your pet, you should notice some dark skin sprouting a hair or two. That colored skin resembles what we call a beauty mark in humans. On your dog, it’s actually a collection of nerves, and the thick hairs that sprout from it are not just fur. These whiskers are called “vibrissae,” and like top-secret FBI tools, they allow your dog to investigate everything from you to your home.
The hidden power behind your dog’s vibrissae is their sensitivity. They are extremely receptive to touch. Unlike fur, they have functions other than just keeping your dog warm or cold. They’re designed to transmit detailed information about movement to aid your dog’s guidance and balance.
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 August 2010 14:06 |
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Written by Elizabeth Wasserman
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Friday, 02 July 2010 21:27 |
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 A few years ago, veterinarian Sophia Yin took her Australian cattle dog, Zoe, to a horse ranch and let the dog sleep in the stables overnight. In the middle of the night, Dr. Yin was startled by a strange, loud howling sound. "It sounded like the loneliest dog in the world," recalls Dr. Yin, DVM, a certified applied animal behaviorist who works at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists. She then realized it was her own pet, Zoe. “She thought she had been left and abandoned,” Dr. Yin recalls.
Your dog may howl when you least expect it -- as you’re warbling a tune at the piano, when a fire engine siren sounds or if your dog is left alone in a strange place. Howling may not be music to your ears, but to your pooch, it is a throwback to its wolf instincts. The purposes, meanings and triggers of howling may surprise you.
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