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A dogs digestion plays a crucial role in its health. It is from here that the blood will carry nutrients and oxygen, to every last cell in a dogs body. Human digestion begins in the mouth. A dogs digestion begins in its stomach. All the enzymes in their system are geared toward breaking down raw meat in the stomach. By …
Wintertime can offer dog owners many challenges – bitterly cold and sopping wet days aren’t always that appealing to be out there with your dog. But with a bit of creativity, you can do a lot of fun exercises indoors, giving them the exercise they need to stay mentally and physically healthy. Here’s some simple and fun indoor games that …
Contrary to popular belief, dogs can see colour too. Although early research suggested that dogs were unable to perceive colour – noting that dogs only saw in black and white, turns out to be nothing more than a myth. A dog’s vision and the way it sees the world depends on several factors: • Ability to measure distances (visual field …
A loving and trusting relationship can be achieved between children and dogs, providing they understand the dogs needs, reactions and capabilities. Socialising dogs with children Puppies start to learn early how to be sociable towards adults, children and other pets. Between the ages of 3-12 weeks they will readily absorb what is correct behaviour, and what is not. If their …
All too often, dog owners misread the language of dogs interacting with one another. Whether it’s incorrectly defining innocent play as dangerous fighting or taking too lightly what is actually aggressive behaviour, it is important to learn what dogs are saying to each other through their play. Dog-to-dog play is a series of active and repetitive behaviours that have different …
