Katriina Tiira of the University of Helsinki is leading the largest study on canine cognitive ability. The study has not been completed. It is work in progress and therefore there is no report as yet. But Katriina and her team have already assessed about 5,000 …
Being a grumpy old man never having had children, I dislike children! I know some people will dislike me for saying that but I’ve done it. One reason is because they almost inevitably misbehave. And the reason behind that is poor parenting. This is a …
You’ll love this. You will like it even if you don’t particularly like dogs. It’s a video of dogs living in Alaska being taken for a bus ride to a location where they are then taken for a walk. It’s a dog walking service with …
This Ukrainian soldier is videoing himself as he walks along. He describes his feelings for his daughter and a stray, gentle dog who wanted to be with him. I really hope that he managed to find this dog again. It seems farfetched to expect the …
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in plants that is commonly used as an artificial sweetener in many products, such as sugar-free gum, candy, and baked goods. It is also used in some medical and dental care products. In addition, xylitol is used in …
It is that time of year when there are a lot of foods in the kitchen and dining room which are tasty to humans and toxic to dogs. The infographic prepared by me highlights 5 foods that are in this category. Domestic dogs eat instinctively …
Bluebell, a black Labrador, is said to be traumatised by her recent experience of being in an aircraft hold for 60 hours according to the news media. The reason? She was accidentally flown 3000 miles in the wrong direction by British Airways, her owners have …
There are a plethora of dog DNA tests available on Amazon. Far more than there are for cats. Cats get a bad deal so often. These tests will check for pedigree and genetic inherited health issues. By “pedigree” I mean they can screen for different …
NEWS AND OPINION: A Crufts-winning dog breeder faces a possible jail sentence after her Belgian Shepherd mauled a visitor to her home. The attack caused significant blood loss. Margaret Peacock, 69, is shown in the picture by Ben Mitchell arriving at Salisbury Crown Court where …
