K9 Perspective issue 40
All pages open in a new window.Observe and listen to your pet
DOGS have been mans best friend for a very long time now - long enough for man to have learned something about dogs and their language, customs and traditions, way of life, needs and desires...
New Swiss law targets owner responsibility
The Swiss government has introduced new rules on dog and cat ownership, operative from September 2008. Owners now must pass a practical test as well as a theory test before they are qualified to own a pet...
The calm watch-dog approach to visitors
Most dogs will guard their homes or territories by nature. In the wild when an intruder comes too close, one dog within the family group will give a warning bark to alert the others...
Evidence of an ear infection
They say that dogs have a better sense of smell than humans, but many veterinarians that have practiced long enough swear they can distinguish a bacterial from a yeast ear infection with a quick sniff...
Canaan dogs of the desert
Our modern dogs are precious to us as pets, often living a very pampered and luxurious life. They lack nothing, from the finest food to special grooming supplies...
Terrier mix enjoys digging
I have a small terrier mix and she is a delight. Active, naughty and totally sweet natured. But she has one problem common to terriers...
Home cooked meal best for dog with allergies
My dog scratches a lot and is beginning to scratch red patches on his skin. I can guarantee he has no fleas or ticks anywhere. I know that certain plants can cause allergy but there doesn’t seem to be any specific area of his body that is affected...
Handle lily of the valley with care
Lily of the Valley, a valued plant in many gardens, is just one of a large variety of plants found in most cottage gardens that is toxic...
The Chinese crested dog one of the oldest breeds
Where does the Chinese crested dog come from? It is one of the oldest breeds in the world. It is believed they originated with other hairless breeds in South America and were gradually spread around the world...
EJ plays his part to assist fundraising
Taking the lead from Endal EJ, then 16 weeks old and currently in puppy training to become Endals successor, attended his first fundraising event for Canine Partners...
Elbow dysplasia control needed
Most dog owners have heard of hip dysplasia, a genetic disease now on the decline, but just as in life as soon as you´ve put out one fire, another flares up. Now it´s elbow dysplasia that´s in need of a fire hose...
Canine Partners – opening the doors to independence
Canine Partners assists people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs...
Warm up your canine before heavy exercise
We can take a racing greyhound as an example. When the race starts it reaches a speed of 60 kilometres an hour in a few seconds. If the dog has not warmed up there is considerable risk of strain and other injuries...
Endal achieves massive 4000th guest appearance
ON July 29, Canine Partner Endal officially opened the Hampshire Council show stand at the New Forest show. This was Endal´s 4000th guest appearance in a career that has spanned well over 12 years...
Choose your pet breed carefully
This book is one of the best of its kind available. I think that today, people are more aware of the need to match the breed of dog that they purchase with the lifestyle it will be expected to lead...
Easy puppy training methods
At first glance this may seem like an expensive book, but it is not when you realise that you get a hardcover book on training plus a full 60 minute DVD...
First taste of media for EJ
Endal Junior (EJ) has really taken to his new role as Gulf war veteran Allen Partons assistance dog and is training with a huge enthusiasm and even showing his natural potential to be a great media hound...
Puppy Paws designs to assist rescue fundraising
Puppy Paws® Inc (uni-species paw-shaped necklaces, charms and gifts) is pleased to announce the creation of a division designed to assist the fund-raising needs of the not-for-profit rescue and foundation communities...
Artist Knox presented with mobile grooming van
In July, Dina Perry, WagnTails founder and the Cardinal Crystal Awards Groomer of the Century presented Artist Knox with the keys to his WagnTails Pet Stylist Elite mobile grooming vehicle...
Websites worth visiting
An overview of many websites that dog lovers would be happy to visit, many providing services or information...
