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January 2011 New Year resolutions This new year (and all those that will follow), let’s resolve to be as committed to our pooches as they are to us. Since they depend on us for all their needs, it is our responsibility to take care of them in the best possible way. Well, it’s a small price we pay for their unconditional love and care!!! February 2011 Valentine pooch Valentine’s Day is a day to…

Dan Borris is a well-known photographer, widely recognised for his portraitures, which have appeared in many leading magazines as well as used by many corporates. Interestingly, Dan didn't get into dog photography (other than personal photos of his own dog!) until he started on the Yoga Dogs project. "That was about four years ago... and I've learned a lot since then!" he said. The million-dollar…

Pets in childhood: Never had a pet as a child. Calvin and Hobbes are my first pets. Any special favourite: Though I love them both, Hobbes, the Golden Retriever, is close to me! Incident you would like to share: When we first took them to swimming, it was a treat as they are natural swimmers. Hobbes loved the water; he kept diving in and out! Calvin, the Lab, was as lazy as ever, swimming a bit…

Our furry friends are considered to be the best conversation starters who help their human friends know each other. There are instances of people even getting married through conversations started by their pooches. Let’s find out how it happened! Dogs are man’s best friends. I’m sure that many a time you must have come across this term. But have you ever heard of people saying ‘Dogs are…

Dear Diary, It’s time to type out my TV trauma. My two-legged parents call it ‘idiot box’. Yet they gather in front of it every night... hypocritical hawks! Grrrhmphhh…! My two-legged siblings call it ‘time-pass’. After all, to not be tuned in to the latest sporting drama is a faux pas. Coming to the point... My opinion of the good ol’ television…I call it ‘Temptation Island!’ Yes it’s even better…

Man’s association with dogs dates back to centuries. The ubiquitous dog has been considered man’s best friend for as long as this universe existed. So, have our Gods also felt the canine love? Sure, here’s more on our legendary canines! Pooches in Hindu mythology Animals have played a significant role in Hindu mythology. Almost all Gods and Goddesses worshipped by the Hindus have been…

If you think, humans can only understand arithmetic, then you are wrong because our pooches can count upto five and do simple arithmetic calculations as well! If you have a two-year-old child and a pooch at home, you must have felt it many times that both are equally intelligent. Well, it is now a proven fact. At the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Stanley Coren, a…

While many of you, would be counting what you and your beloved pooch have in common, here are a few scientifically proven facts about the similarities we have with our pooches. Only two of us have prostates: Dogs and humans are the only living beings who have prostates. What’s more, even the canine prostate gland and its diseases are very similar to that of humans. We both can be a lefty…

Spend the lazy summer afternoons, watching a doggie flick which both you and your pooch would like. Here’s a list of top 10 most admired doggie movies. Summers have set in…the scorching heat deters you and your pooch to spend more time outdoors. But despair not for there would just be few things which could be more fun than curling up on the couch with your furred friend and bond over a movie.…

A sneak-peek into my world what I love and what I don’t. Long walks: I really love to go for my walks all day, everyday and any number of times. I make it a point to keep people around me busy and insist that all my needs are met— especially my walks. For me every moment is a walk moment, I enjoy the outdoors. If people around me are busy, I just don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. I am very…

The old year, for better or worse, is gone… the New Year has arrived. Here’s our chance to start fresh, to have another shot at success...at glory...at just accomplishing what we resolve to. We all love our doggies…we pamper them and try to give them the best, but sometimes we forget to take care of their basic needs...we are either too busy or ignorant about some of their requirements. As a pet…

i Love Dogs’ La Collection de Bijoux is a stunning line of dog collars that showcases over 100 carats of sparkling diamonds and exquisite jewels. These breath-taking, limited-edition collars are in a class of their own, and are most certainly the first-of -its-kind. Even the most pampered pooch will stop in his tracks for the chance to wear one of these elegant beauties. Thousands of years ago,…

Have you ever wondered what your loving pooch would want this Christmas? To find out, here’s what Amrita’s dog Heera has asked Father Christmas. Dear Santa, I have not only come into my desired loving home and family but also got a mommy who loves me a lot. Not only she shall buy gifts for me this year, but I want to be pampered by you too. So, here are my dream desires:A yummy bowl full of my…

4 Steps towards responsible pet parenting Be aware of your doggy’s nutrition needs and feed her healthy food on time. Even if you are not an outdoor person, take your dog for her regular walks and exercise. Take your pet to her vet for routine check-ups and regular vaccinations. Spend quality time with your pet because you will love to see her wagging her tail in delight. 4 Ways to be as…

For pooch lovers it is always a good time, but we all would love to know, what our cards have in store for us. Here D&P brings tarot cards forecast for the months of July and August. Aries (March 21 to April 20)Pet parents: The beginning of July indicates competition and struggle. Those who are planning to settle, marry or move house and plan a family reunion, this is a favorable time.Our…

Do you know your dog’s personality? “Of course I do!” would be your most likely answer. Just like those moments when you fail to understand the behaviour of a family member, you may at times be in a fi x to tell “What kind of a dog my pet is!” Though a lot has to do with his breed and genetic characteristics, many personality traits are acquired by nature and nurture. Here’s a simple quiz to…

Last two issues, we carried write-ups on ‘Dogoscope,’ which informed about the characteristics of your canine angel based on their star signs. As an addendum to it, here are the tarot readings for you and your sweet tail-wagger for the months of May and June 08. Aries (March 21 to April 20) Pet parents: The beginning of May indicates a good time for financial investments, expansion in business…

Ever-romantic Gemini Pug… creatively balanced Libran Beagle… and passionately devoted Scorpio Lab… I hope most of our readers know, what we are talking about. Yes! Star sign traits are not only for humans, it’s for our caninebuddies as well. Here’s a sneak peek-a-boo on these Bow star signs…Woof! Let’s explore. Have you ever wondered why some dogs are snappy and some amiable; why some are moody…

Eight funny ‘n’ exasperating things about Irish Setters Life with Setters can be anything but dull. 1 It’s fun to test your wits with these intelligent creatures. Stubborn to the core, you can break down their ‘dominating’ behaviour if you can outwit them at their own game. For instance, if you wanna get them to ‘get off the couch’, a stern command is often treated with scant respect. But…

Like humans, dogs too have a personality of their own and their behaviour is often  determined by various internal and external factors and aggression is no exception.  Out of the entire range of canine behavioural traits, aggression is one characteristic, which is by far the most misunderstood and mishandled by humans. For many ‘supposed’ animal lovers, signs of aggression or ferocity have often…