Dogs who live in a human family keep their eyes on their owner all the time. They cannot see colors and differentiate between them as humans, but they have a greater field or vision which enables them to see things to the sides and rear. Visual communication: As an owner, you have made as your […]
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Howling in response to a loud noise or a particular musical sound, such as strident trumpet or violin, may indicate that the noise is actually painful to a dog’s sensitive hearing. Sound sensitivity: Remember that dogs can hear much better than us. Their ears are more acute and more discerning than ours. Sound sensitivity of
Dogs have an extraordinary vocal repertoire and can talk to us in many ways. Some breeds are more vocal than others, especially Terriers, smaller breeds and German Shepherd Dogs. Canine sounds: A dog’s vocalizations range from a murmur, usually directed straight to the human ear, through to a whine, a pleading bark, a warning bark
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The dog is probably the best communicator in the animal world, perhaps this is why, and for thousands of years; dogs have been the favored companions and workmates of the human race. Early dogs: From the very earliest days of the canine/human relationship, dogs were not only used to help people with hunting, guarding and
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When a dog becomes a member of your family, you want him to be acceptable to everyone who visits your home, and well behaved wherever he may be – travelling in the car, walking on the street or running in the park. He has to learn good manners, and you must instill these in him
If you are planning to go away on holiday, with or without your dog, you must make the appropriate arrangements for his welfare luckily; it is now possible to stay in many dog-friendly hotels, b-and-bs, and self-catering holiday cottages and apartments. What’s best for the dog? There is no reason why a pet dog should
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Any dog who comes from a caring breeder should, with regular healthcare, lead a long and healthy vet-free life. You can prevent many common health disorders occurring, or nip them in the bud by examining your dog on a regular basis. When to do it: A good time to examine your dog is during a
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There are several very good reasons why you should groom your dog regularly. The act of gentle grooming – the passage of a comb pulled through the hair and the brushing – gives a pleasurable feeling to the dog and it assists in the bonding process. Why grooming is important: Regular grooming gives you ideal
Most dogs look forward to going out for walks on the lead or for a run in the local countryside or park. They need both free running and lead walking for their physical and mental well being. How much exercise? Your dog will need to be exercised, either on a lead or running free, every
Food walks and play are the highlights of your dog’s day. As he has no control over what he is given to eat, as an owner you should give him the most nutritious food that you can afford. Why diet is important: Canines are among the most remarkable of animals as far as food is
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