Do dogs have a sixth sense?
The American Kennel Club agrees that dogs have extraordinary senses and are able to pick up what to us are unknown forms and energies. They… Read More »Do dogs have a sixth sense?
working dogs
Spaniel does 20-mile marathons with his owner Phil Sesemann
Phil Sesemann did very well in the London Marathon last weekend. He was the fastest British runner and, in fact, he was the fastest white… Read More »Spaniel does 20-mile marathons with his owner Phil Sesemann
Allowing dogs in the office to entice workers back post-Covid
Bosses hope that allowing dogs in the office will lead to their owners coming back post-Covid. Clearly there is a reluctance among a sizeable percentage… Read More »Allowing dogs in the office to entice workers back post-Covid
Peggy, a deaf sheepdog, understands sign language
The story of Peggy, a nine-year-old border collie is warming and highlights once again the intelligence of dogs. She had to be retired after becoming… Read More »Peggy, a deaf sheepdog, understands sign language
Why are Dachshunds so popular?
Dachshunds are particularly popular at the moment, during coronavirus lockdowns. But they’ve always been popular. The second reason is layered over the first. The short… Read More »Why are Dachshunds so popular?
Sheriff’s dog dies hours after the sheriff
NEWS AND COMMENT: Dan McClelland was the sheriff in Geauga County, Ohio, USA for 13 years and in the police force for 44 years. He… Read More »Sheriff’s dog dies hours after the sheriff
Sniffer dogs are more accurate than Covid-19 tests
Sniffer dogs have proved to be more accurate than Covid-19 tests devised by scientists, which is why they are being deployed at places where normal… Read More »Sniffer dogs are more accurate than Covid-19 tests
Prison sniffer dogs are being trained to detect new strains of the zombie drug Spice
Scientists at Porton Down, the UK government’s top secret defence laboratory near Salisbury, are training specialist sniffer dogs to detect new variants of the zombie… Read More »Prison sniffer dogs are being trained to detect new strains of the zombie drug Spice
UK: more dog thefts. This time sheep dogs from a farm.
NEWS AND COMMENT: News media is currently bombarding readers with news about dog theft in the UK. It appears to be an epidemic brought about… Read More »UK: more dog thefts. This time sheep dogs from a farm.
3 factors which influenced the dog-human relationship
A recent study from Washington State University concluded that three factors influenced the success of the domestication of the dog. These are: The relationship between… Read More »3 factors which influenced the dog-human relationship
Demand for ‘lockdown pets’ results in more distressing thefts of dogs
There is an increased demand for “lockdown pets”. These are companion animals designed to keep people company during these frequent lockdowns due to the coronavirus… Read More »Demand for ‘lockdown pets’ results in more distressing thefts of dogs
Digital Device Detection Dogs
Digital device detection dogs have protected people from sexual abuse by a man, Nicky Paul Mitchell, thirty-eight, who was under a sexual harm prevention order.… Read More »Digital Device Detection Dogs
Texan black-and-tan coonhounds are game changers in the fight against Africa’s rhino poachers
Kruger National Park is about the size of Wales in the UK. They have a problem with poachers which is unsurprising considering the vastness of… Read More »Texan black-and-tan coonhounds are game changers in the fight against Africa’s rhino poachers
When were dogs first domesticated?
The best scientists in the world don’t know for sure when dogs were first domesticated (or where). I think the question is incorrectly formulated. It… Read More »When were dogs first domesticated?
Gregarious, failed police sniffer dog becomes a smash hit as a therapy animal
Dexter, a black labrador, was in training to be a drug sniffer dog but he was considered to be too gregarious, too sociable and lacking… Read More »Gregarious, failed police sniffer dog becomes a smash hit as a therapy animal
Uncooperative police refuse to return a man’s Springer Spaniel gundog
Background NEWS AND VIEWS: John Gaunt, 45, is a gamekeeper and he owns five dogs. They are kept in kennels. The coronavirus pandemic has not… Read More »Uncooperative police refuse to return a man’s Springer Spaniel gundog
Dogs are better at detecting coronavirus than official lab tests
Dogs at Helsinki airport that have been trained to detect Covid-19 are picking up infections in people at a very early stage and before the… Read More »Dogs are better at detecting coronavirus than official lab tests
Springer spaniel, Indy, bushmeat detection dog in training, meets a lioness
Indy is being trained to detect bushmeat which is informally slaughtered wild animals eaten by people. It’s a major cause of wildlife loss in Africa… Read More »Springer spaniel, Indy, bushmeat detection dog in training, meets a lioness
Spitz-type dogs were bred for wool
The primary reason for the existence of dogs and cats nowadays is that they are companions to humans. They entertain us, make us happier and… Read More »Spitz-type dogs were bred for wool
Brexit is a potential barrier to blind owners of guide dogs travelling to the continent
Time is running out for the UK government to reach an agreement over pet passports which on 1st January will become a major issue for… Read More »Brexit is a potential barrier to blind owners of guide dogs travelling to the continent