by Ian Mackay | Dec 2, 2022 | Dog Behaviour
Dogs prefer Electric Vehicles for travelling! Are you thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Your dog will love you for it because dogs prefer travelling in electric vehicles, according to new research reported in the Canine Times The study by Lincoln University...
by Ian Mackay | Oct 31, 2022 | Dog Ownership
Dogs reduce disability onset in their owners, a study published in the New Scientist has discovered. According to the article, dog owners “have a much lower risk of disability in older age – but cat owners are not protected in the same way. Unsurprisingly, the...
by Ian Mackay | Oct 27, 2022 | Dog Ownership, Dog Behaviour, Dog training
Dogs and conkers – a recent article in the Canine Times – explains how conkers can harm dogs. It warns dog walkers about the dangers of conkers – for two reasons, says vet Joanna Woodnutt: Conkers Can Harm Dogs As They Are Poisonous – Firstly,...
by Ian Mackay | Oct 25, 2022 | Dog Behaviour
Using Dogs For Therapy Humans have used dogs for therapy for some time. Most people associate this with ‘therapy dogs’ used to detect specific diseases or provide early warning from certain seizures such as with diabetes. However, just owning a dog can be...