Art, literature and entertainment has greatly influenced our thinking leading to the anthropomorphism of dogs; I call this ‘The Lassie Effect’. Lassie was a collie with the heart of a lion and the navigational skills of a pigeon. Lassie made…
Shock collars present welfare risk to dogs
It is estimated that close to 500,000 dog owners in the UK use electronic collars (e-collars). With around to 170…
Travel sickness in dogs
Did you know that 1 in 6 dogs in the UK suffer from travel sickness? This summer many of us…
New research reveals genetic traits between ‘man and his dog’
Two independent studies of genomes in dogs are currently helping researchers get a better understanding of the complexities of our…
Dogs can determine another’s size by the sound it makes
Most people know that a dog’s sense of smell is superior and from a scentmark they can detect all sorts…
You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?
When Robert De Nero looked into the mirror and uttered those famous lines "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to…
Playing With Your Dog will help any dog owner work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age. The book also shares some tricks for all ages, group activities, and recommended toys that dogs will enjoy.