Woof Times

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…

Come rainy season and every pet parent gets scared of ticks and fleas, which can cause a lot of discomfort to our canine friends. Let’ see what they are and how we can protect our pooches from these. Ticks Facts Ticks are very common and whenever our pet walks through damp soil, long grass, or low bushes, there may be thousand of seed ticks, and adult ticks waiting to attach themselves to your…

One cannot help but fall in love with a Labrador for his natural affability, the gentle and loyal look in his eye, a solid physique, and a link nature...a Laabrador Retriever is truly versatile! And this pooch needs a perfect balanced food to keep him fit and fine...and Royal Canin's Labrador Retriever 30 provides a balanced diet. A Lab’s characteristics… Labrador Retriever originally belongs to…

Pheromones are best described as chemicals released by the surface of an animal’s body into the surrounding environment and are picked up by other individuals (normally of the same species) in which they bring about a reliable change in the expression or development of behaviour. Appeasing pheromones are now used to correct behavioural problems in pets. As companion animals are coming closer to…

It is often our mistake and not the pet’s problem that results in a misbehaved pet. Watch out for your responsibilities before adopting a pet and behave like a responsible pet parent. The bond between you and your pet will blossom beyond imagination as your pet gives you back much more than what he receives from you. He sees you as your mentor and will follow the path laid by you. What does pet…

Tunnel is a fun agility equipment, and you can easily teach your pooch to go through it and see them have loads of fun as well. Here’s more on the types of tunnels and tips on how to train your pooch. Agility training is fun for both, you and your dog. One of the interesting equipment is a tunnel, which is usually made of plastic/nylon sheet, measuring around 10ft or more. They can be of two…

If your pooch is scared of the grooming brush or the water-filled tub, it’s advisable to go slow and make him comfortable with the grooming tools. Let’s see how. Make grooming session a routine. A short 5-10 minutes session would be fine. Equip yourself with grooming tools, lots of treats and of course your love. Don’t touch your pooch with these tools, just keep them close for the first few…

What causes dominance behaviour? Have you ever wondered how much of your dog’s behaviour has been preordained? Over recent years, behaviourist studies have helped dog owners gain a better understanding of the behaviour of domestic dogs by researching their closest living wild relative – the wolf. This has certainly helped increase our understanding and appreciation of our pet dogs’ natural…

Naturally beautiful, Shiba Inus are the embodiment of dignity and independence. Lively and bold, these small dogs are big dogs in small packages. Who am I? The Shiba Inu was originally bred for hunting as she is small but agile dog who copes very well with mountainous terrain. Inu is the Japanese word for dog while Shiba refers to a type of red shrub, which either owe its origin to the fact that…

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…

Summers can be testing time for your pooch. Here are few tips to keep your pooch cool this summer: Keep her indoors during the sunny hours. Take her for a walk early morning and late evenings when the weather is slightly cooler. Give her lots of water to drink throughout the day. Never leave her in the parked car as it becomes really hot and can be dangerous. Watch out symptoms of heat…

Established a decade ago as a refuge for distressed dogs, Anand Chhaaya has emerged as a paradise for them. Here’s more on this shelter of happiness. The beginning… In 1997, Anand Chhaaya was started as a refuge for dogs. “Anand Chhaaya (meaning shelter of happiness) is the home I built with my bare hands and every dog in this home is my child. It started in a small way with feeding the local…

Bathing your dog is a challenge – both for you and your dog. But we all know how bathing improves their look and how important it is to maintain their health. Here are a few tips to make bathing a fun and bonding time with your bathing beauties: Brush your pooch to make her coat tangle- and matt-free, especially if she is a longhaired pooch. Put cotton balls in her ears to prevent water from…

West Highland White Terrier:Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of all! Elegant, smart, doe-eyed…meet the West Highland Terriers – the peppy, fun-loving, adorable companion. White…like snow, beautiful…like snowhite, playful… like your child – the West Highland Terrier is certainly one of the best companions. Westies’ legend… It is believed that West Highland Terriers, or simply Westies,…

If you are looking for information about German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever, then Royal canin's website is for you. Thgis website offers nutritional advice, breed information, apart from lovely wallpapers, screensavers and e-cards of these beautiful canines. Royal Canin has recently released a new website (www.breednutrition-rc.com) for two most popular breeds in India – German Shepherd and…

We all love our pooches but sometimes, like children, they have naughty ways. But, these undesirable habits can be corrected, just by positive training. Here are a few common problems and their easy solutions. Once I chanced upon a dog in my training session who would just not get toilet trained inspite of trying all techniques. When I took him in for training, he got toilet trained in three…

Ear infection is one of the most common infections in dogs and is a matter of concern for all pet parents. Here are some of the common queries about this disease. Q: What are the common ear infections in dogs? A: The ‘Otitis Externa’ or the infection on the external ear canal is the most common type of infection seen in dogs. And when the middle ear is affected, it is called ‘Otitis Media.’ Q:…

Whenever you think of Poonam Dhillon, you are reminded of the innocent beautiful girl with a lovely smile, the lead actress of Noorie, one of the biggest blockbusters of its time. But, not many of us would be aware that this pretty damsel is an avid dog lover as well. Poonam Dhillon – the Gapoochi Gapoochi Gum Gum girl, instantly won the hearts of millions of Indian cinegoers and still today she…

Agility training is fun for both you and your dog and jumps are the core agility equipment. Here’s more on the types of jumps and tips on how to train your dog to jump correctly. As you must be aware, jumps are the basic equipment of agility. A basic jump is made of two bars and the dog is supposed to jump over the top of the bar, without touching or knocking it off. Jumps can be made of PVC…