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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Animal lovers know how the presence of dogs has a positive effect on our mental health and research has proved it as well. With this in mind, Woodrock Animal Rescue started a pilot project with Discovery South Africa, called Paws @ Work. This project is actually a pet therapy programme where Woodrock staff bring therapy
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Q: What is the easiest way to teach my puppy his name? A: This is an important first step in building a relationship between the two of you. As your pup learns to respond to his name and focus his attention on you, teaching other basic commands becomes much easier. Be consistent in always using
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Dogs have been living in close proximity to people for 15,000 years and during this time they have channelled their natural talents to develop some really amazing skills. Most of us are aware that dogs are intelligent beings with superior senses and some particular abilities that far surpass that of people or machines (for example,
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Although there is not much we can do about certain sudden loud noises, like lightning during a thunderstorm, there are ways to prepare our dogs from an early age to cope in these situations. Unfortunately, some dogs will always struggle with loud noises, but you can make it easier for them, to a certain degree.
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We’re almost at the end of the year, and it’s time to plan for the year-end celebrations! And what better way than with food? We know that you also want to include your dog in your celebrations, so here are a few recipes to try out. For starters – Bear’s blueberry flapjack recipe This
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There could be a myriad of reasons why you feel your dog needs medication to alter his behaviour. In some cases, dogs may need something to calm them down, but medication is not always the ideal solution. Often, a dog and his owner just need therapy. This article discusses the two options, and the type
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Q: At the vet the other day, my nine-year-old dog snapped at a puppy who sniffed him in his face. He didn’t bite the puppy though. Is this normal behaviour? Why did he do it? A: Let’s look at this situation from your dog’s point of view, bearing in mind that a series of events,
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Whether you should clean your dog’s ears regularly depends on your dog and his ear shape. Dogs with longer ears might need more cleaning, but for all dogs, it is important that you regularly check their ears, as dogs can develop an ear infection. 1. Frequency Before you grab the ear-cleaning solution, check if
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Ever considered trying rally dog with your dog, starting at home? Grab some treats or a toy, and let’s get started! Rally dog is a spin-off from the sport of dog obedience. Many of the foundations in obedience are necessary in rally dog too. To successfully execute rally dog signs, your dog needs to follow
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We’ve all seen videos on TikTok and YouTube of dogs doing amazing tricks on skateboards, and perhaps you wish your dog could skateboard. Don’t doubt him before even giving it a go – you’ll never know if he might be able to skateboard if you don’t try. Some dogs actually enjoy this activity. Step 1
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Every blood donor is a hero – even our beloved pets. Just as human blood banks play a critical role in our healthcare, animal blood banks can mean the difference between life and death for our furry friends. While it’s unimaginable for animal lovers, traumatic injuries do happen, whether from a car accident, an attack
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