By Joe Wilkes Researchers in Hungary completed a study that shows that dogs respond to eye contact and verbal and nonverbal cues from humans similarly to human children in the two-year-old range who haven’t started talking. Some dogs are even able to understand American Sign Language, the hand signals used by the hearing impaired to […]
By Joe Wilkes Like their human counterparts, the dogs of war also undergo rehabilitation for their scars. While having risked their own lives and bearing witness to the casualties of war, many of the returning dogs from Iraq have been diagnosed and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dogs have been increasingly used in military […]
By Joe Wilkes This holiday season, many of us who are stumped for a gift for a loved one will be tempted by the adorable faces peering out at us from behind the display windows of the local pet store. Who doesn’t love puppies and kittens? This could be the gift that cements a budding […]
By Joe Wilkes Dogs are very social animals, and they would like nothing more than to be by your side 24/7. But dog food doesn’t buy itself, and that may entail you having to leave them home alone while you go off to bring home the bacon, and the dog treats. We might imagine our […]
If your own dog has ever gone missing, you know what a relief it is to get the phone call from someone who’s dialed the number on your dog’s collar or see your missing pet run to you at the local animal shelter. Critical in many of these owner-pet reunions is that a Good Samaritan […]
By Dr. Kristy Conn Occasionally, we get left a nasty surprise from our adorable dog. We walk unsuspectingly into a room and notice the puddle of sick that our dog has left behind. After the initial annoyance though, the concern about the canine vomiting sets in. Is it just something our dog ate out of […]
By Joe Wilkes We depend on our dogs for love and companionship, and sometimes, even protection. But let’s never forget that protection is a two-way street. It’s a big world out there and dogs love to explore—and without the benefit of a cell phone, or GPS. Even the dogs who are homebodies are at risk. […]
Cesar with Charlotte Dawson, judge of “Australia’s Next Top Model” and Jackie Frank, the editor of Marie Claire Australia By Cesar Millan Greetings from Australia! During my tour in the Aussieland, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Herald Sun, Australia’s most popular newspaper, to participate in a live chat where readers put […]
Watch out for some scary Halloween dangers for your dog. When you prepare for possible threats, you can take necessary precautions to prevent a harmful outcome. Candy, candles, cords, and more are common dangers that pose a threat to your furry friend. Halloween Candy Can Be Toxic To Your Dog Don’t let your dog eat […]
La comunicación empieza con comprensión. Si deseas crear una relación mejor con tu perro, puedes empezar por esforzarte por comprender el significado y las causas que se ocultan tras algunos de los comportamientos caninos más comunes. A continuación presentamos una lista de algunas conductas caninas comunes: Jadeo Dado que los perros sudan a través de […]
