Woof Times

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…

If your dog has been ill or had an operation, you’ll have to give him some special care and attention. Here’s a guide to what you need to the dietary and medical needs of a recovering dog. Your dog needs sleep, rest and peace While he’s recovering, your dog may feel weak, and gets tired easily. He’ll probably spend more time than usual resting or sleeping. But don’t worry, this is a natural…

Powerful, liverly, intelligent, loyal..the German Shepherd has many impressive qualities. An excellent guard dog, he is also a perfect rescue dog due to his exceptionally refined sense of smell. He is appreciated not just for his physical aptitude and flexible character, but also for the beauty of his black and tan coat... a perfect blend of looks and character! Caring for a dog who gives his all:…

Pooch babies are prone to diseases, infections or defects, which can prove fatal. Responsible pet parenting calls for regular care and observation, which can go a long way in preventing diseases in our puppies. Here are a few common puppy health diseases, which can be easily averted by expanding our awareness aura…to make our cute little angels healthy and happy. Neonatal anoxia and HypoxiaNewborn…

While the decision of adopting a dog and pledging responsibility of his wellbeing for the rest of his life is quite a testing matter; what can be equally challenging is the entire process of fi guring out just where to adopt one from. During the course of adopting a puppy from a breeder, one must not, in any way, encourage or give support to a cruel, illegal and inhuman breeding system which…

In the last issue, we gave a general overview of Schutzhund, a dog-training versatile sport, which is equally loved by both handler as well as the pooch. It tests his various traits including physical capabilities, such as strength, endurance, agility and scenting ability. Here’s more on the three phases of the Schutzhund competition. What are the three phases of Schutzhund Competition?…

Bringing home a puppy is like bringing a baby home. This cuddly bundle of joy requires nurturing, love, attention and care. But do you have the time, passion, dedication and experience required to rear a dog? This social animal requires love and dedication. Just because you are under relentless pressure from your child who wants to own a pet does not mean it is the right time to bring this loyal…

Dainty, royal, graceful, and distinguished by other breeds owing to their beautiful butterfly like ears, Papillon are big dogs in small packages. The y have all that you wish in your pawfect companion. They are smart, intellig ent, active and loving. Can you ask for more? Papillons are one of the oldest breed of toy dogs. This fashionable dog was loved by esteemed dog-lovers such as Madame de…

First ‘Nach Baliye’ winning Jodi – Supriya and Sachin Pilgaonkar are ardent dog lovers and Supriya proudly calls Hobo, their pet dog, a typical mama’s boy. Here, Supriya shares more about the Pilgaonkar family, which undoubtedly revolves around Hobo. The popular daughter-in-law of the comedy serial ‘Tu tu main main’ – Supriya Pilgaonkar, wife of Marathi actor Sachin Pilgaonkar, is also a pooch…

The first few weeks in the life of a pup are very important as this is the time for his mental and physical development. First two weeks in a pup’s life - totally dependentDuring the neonatal period (first two weeks) of a pup’s life, the majority of his time is spent sleeping deeply and suckling his mother. The mother spends a lot of time licking her puppies to clean them, stimulate them to…

Young dogs need a lot more calories than their older counterparts. But meeting this need is easy; just follow the guidelines in this article. Caring for your breeding female dog If your female dog is eating a good balanced diet, she will not need any extra food for the first five weeks after she’s mated. In the womb, most of the growth of developing puppies takes place during the last 4 weeks of…

Dogs scratch and it's perfectly normal. It's so normal that most of the time you don't even notice it. When you think about it (or better when you concentrate on it), you will realise that you too will rub your nose or scratch your scalp, but even that itch can be dangerous and painful to your loving pooch. Pruritus: an intense itching sensation that can have various causes…Pruritus (medical term…

With the number of cases of tapeworm infection in dogs on the rise, some know-how of the disease by pet owners is crucially called for. This is crucial not only for the safety and good health of one’s dog, but also to prevent communicability of the disease from the pet to his human counterparts. The foremost thing to know about tapeworms is that they are not dangerous to your pet and are easily…

If your dog is born blind, losing sight or has limited vision due to disease, genetics or injury, she will need a lot of help, support and confidence building. Here are a few tips to make her life easier.   I have written this after experiencing two of my own dogs go blind. My older Labrador Retriever Bella started to go deaf at 8-9 years of age. I then taught her and used sign/body language to…

Agility training is a fun-fi lled activity for both, you and your dog. If you wish to increase your pooch’s endurance and balancing capacity, then A-Frame is the best agility equipment. A -Frame is a very important obstacle in the agility course, it is one of the ‘Contact Obstacles’ in the shape of letter ‘A.’ This two-platform equipment helps a dog to increase his endurance and test his balancing…

Pooches are curious and love to taste everything. Hence, it is very important to stash away some of the common household items, which may contain toxic substances and harm your dog. You are responsible for your dog’s safety and to do this, just crouch on the fl oor and see the potential threats for him. To make it easier for you, here’s a list of potential hazards:Heavy objects: Do not store heavy…

Selecting the correct type of brush or comb for your loved pet is a very essential step in grooming. As this is what will ensure whether you will actually end up caring for your pet’s coat or harming it! Brushes and combs come in diverse shapes and sizesCombs Single Sided Comb: Single sided combs come in handy for quick run through the hair as well as to check and open knots in hairy pets. Double…

Known for his hauling abilities, intelligence and gentle ways, St. Bernard is a gentle giant. Who seems to have sixth sense about impending dangers and beneath this powerful body lies a heart of gold…he can be your true companion…for life. S t. Bernard are also called Saint Dogs, Noble Steeds, Alpenmastiff, or Barry Dogs while in some parts of North America, they’re also popularly known as…

The Indian democratic law system, which provides protection to animals, are in fact a result of a thousand years of tradition, practice, cultural ethics and a deep rooted lifestyle. Despite that we still continue to ignore the barbarism that our present society inflicts upon animals, whereas on the other hand. Two months back, an eleven-year-old female dog was hacked alive by a student of…

We all know that beauty queens have a huge fan following… people admire and love them. One such beauty is former Miss World Yukta Mookhey and what’s all the more admirable about her is her love for her canine. Here’s more on the beautiful bond between Yukta and her pet dog. Former Miss World Yukta Mookhey, the beautiful Indian model and actress is a talented damsel. She worked as a software…