Some of the tools and equipment used in dog training vary widely due to various opinions and experiences by people who work with dogs. In the past, and unfortunately still today, aversive equipment is used to ‘force’, ‘correct’ or ‘punish’ dogs into doing what is required. These include (but are not limited to) the shock […]
Training: Are you (unintentionally) hurting your dog? Read More »
If you’ve made the decision to emigrate to another country, you’ve likely considered taking your pets with you. You may be concerned that costs will be exorbitant, but this isn’t always the case. The emigration process takes time – for many, a good number of years, so if you are serious about taking your pets,
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A rescue team from the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has succeeded in entering the crisis-ridden city of Mosul in Iraq, with the aim of evacuating the few surviving animals of the Motazah Al-Morour Zoo. The Iraqi military approved a timeslot of a few hours in order to enter the zoo with a local
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Did you know that it takes an average of 38,960 steps to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? With every step, CLAW veterinary nurse Jennifer Gerner of Edenvale, Johannesburg, will ascent the highest mountain in Africa in a quest to help improve the lives of thousands of animals in need. Making a difference “Animals have always been my passion, and my life, and
Over the past 15 years, the internet has grown exponentially, and with it social media. Pet owners have better access to information about caring for their pets and raising happy and healthy animal companions. For animal welfare organisations, the free service that Facebook and other social media platforms offer has proved invaluable in reaching out
Facebook – friend or foe? Read More »
Thanda Safari, the privately owned game reserve situated in South Africa’s Kwa-Zulu Natal province, is inviting guests to join their dedicated Rhino Monitoring Team for a half day’s insight and participation into the daily activities required to protect these magnificent species from poachers. [box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]Can’t get enough of wild animals? Click here to
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With the Animaltalk Top Dog Awards ceremony done and dusted, we are not done celebrating and continue to introduce you to some of the champions! 2nd place small Sam Wainwright and Brandi Dog’s breed and age Jack Russell Cross, 7 and half years old How long have you been taking part in agility? Around 5
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With the Animaltalk Top Dog Awards ceremony done and dusted, we are not done celebrating and continue to introduce you to some of the champions! 3rd place: small Nadine Shortland and Q Name of dog and handler Q and Nadine Shortland Dog’s breed and age Shetland Sheepdog, almost 7 years old How long have you
Animaltalk Top Dog Awards – get to know the agility winners! Read More »
With the Animaltalk Top Dog Awards ceremony done and dusted, we are not done celebrating and continue to introduce you to some of the champions! Winner: small Gail Killian with Kimberley Kimberley and Gail Killian Dog’s breed and age Shetland Sheepdog, 5 years old How long have you been taking part in agility? Kimberley has
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Meeting people is not easy. Whether you are looking for love, or just some new friends, it can be terribly awkward in today’s life where we often rely on social media for human interaction or to approach people. But if you are a dog owner, you have someone who in many cases would be quite
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With the Animaltalk Top Dog Awards ceremony done and dusted, we are not done celebrating and continue to introduce you to some of the champions! 3rd place, medium: Liesl Plekker with Nikki Name of dog and handler Gypsy vom Schloss Feengrund (Nikki) and Liesl Plekker Dog’s breed and age 2-year-old Mudi How long have you been taking
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Roll out the red carpet … it’s time to get some paw prints on it! Yes, it is time again for Animaltalk’s prestigious Top Dog Awards, which this year will be held on 28 January. As per usual we will honor outstanding dogs in various categories. One of these categories is agility, sponsored by Bravecto.
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