A puppy begins to interact with other dogs and humans at just about the time he is ready to leave for his new home
He will form lasting attitudes about people, dogs, other animals, property and territory within his first six months. It is, therefore, essential that as soon as your new puppy has settled in and had his first inoculation, you begin to socialise him.
How does cruelty affect an animal’s behaviour and can it be rectified?
Animal shelters around the country receive animals almost every day, and sometimes these animals are not just abandoned but also badly abused. Kitty and Puppy Haven is such a shelter and we visited them to find out what is involved when trying to get a pet to trust people again.
Incessant barking and aggressive behaviour when encountering other dogs Max and Gemma are two very busy Jack Russell Terriers who missed puppy socialisation. They have not learned to trust other dogs and therefore bark loudly and even become aggressive when encountering strange dogs during walks in the neighbourhood.
How to prevent your puppy from becoming a pest! Not only that, but we’ve all resolved not to have dogs like that. Question is, how do you prevent this kind of behaviour?
Choosing the right diet for a large or giant breed dog poses a few questions, especially when they are puppies!
In recent years there has been considerable discussion concerning the most appropriate diet for large and giant breed dogs, and especially puppies of these breeds. Many pet owners are under the impression that a roly-poly fat puppy is a healthy puppy. This is not the case, and especially so when it comes to a large or giant breed.
Pocket rocket fuel
Feeding a ‘Toy’ dog can be tricky, especially if the little one has been spoilt for choice!
Small dogs tend to have a reduced sense of smell, and can sometimes develop a reluctance to eat their own food. Small dogs grow faster – they have a higher metabolism rate per kilo – and therefore need a specially formulated puppy diet
Flatulence
Windbags!
There you are, sitting watching the TV minding your own business, and your dog ‘lets one off’! Not very pleasant, is it? So what to do? Although intestinal gas is a natural part of digestion, dogs who suffer from excessive wind or flatulence can quickly pollute the air quality in a room.
Animaltalk took a closer look at the controversial topic of dog attacks.
In November 2007, a Bull Terrier allegedly attacked a domestic worker in the garden of her employer’s property in Somerset West. Upon hearing her screams, a neighbour grabbed his gun and jumped the fence to help.
This month we take a look at the brown coat colour and the gene that produces it.
When we talk about brown coat colours we are in fact talking about the gene present which causes the brown colouration in your dogs’ fur. Brown coat colour in dogs is caused by mutations in the gene called B (black/brown).
How to design your garden for your pets’ enjoyment and safety.
Making your garden a better place for pets will not only involve planting non-toxic plants, but also the provision of ‘fun’ areas, sunny spots and an escape-proof perimeter fence. Here are five tips covering the various aspects of gardening:
On 3rd October from 9am to 4pm come and help CLAW. CLAW is an animal welfare organisation that depends on donations from the public. CLAW provides veterinary and medical care to underprivileged communities and educates people about the importance of animals and how to care for them properly.
On 19 September 2010 between 9am and 5pm Uncle Tim's Cabin in Benoni will be hosting an " Animal Rights Day" with proceeds going to help Whiskers and Snouts
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How to deal with a yapping dog and the legalities surrounding barking
‘If dogs were meant to bark, God would have given them roots and leaves.’ Garfield
Some would agree with this statement having experienced first hand the woes a constant barker can create.
What is pet allergy and how to deal with pet hair?
For most of us, sharing our homes with our best friends brings much joy, but should you be allergic to pet hair, you’ll have to take certain measures. Dogs and cats shed hair all year round; some breeds more than others.
What to do when your dog is poisoned and some measures to prevent poisoning.
The poisoning of dogs has reached such an extent that it is no longer streets being targeted. It is entire suburbs. Fifteen dogs survived. Residents were being asked to report to the local SPCA the number of dogs killed for statistical data to be compiled.
How to choose a good veterinarian.
Choosing a veterinarian for your pet is as important as choosing a doctor for yourself. But it can be hard, where do you start?
All veterinarians are different. Some are sturdy, some are sweet, some are gentle and some like discipline.
Some insights into dealing with the grief caused by the death of your pet
In part 1 of this series we looked at how to help your child and your other pets get over the death of a pet. This article focuses on how to go through the process of bereavement step-by-step. It includes practical tips as well as ways to expose of the body.
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