It sounds like something from a Stephen King novel, but it’s a well-documented phenomenon. Dogs walking with their owners along a road in Dumbarton, Scotland are suddenly struck by the desire to jump from Overtoun Bridge into the gorge below. This bizarre canine trend has been happening since the 1950s, old-timers say. More than 300…
A dog license allows an owner to prove that a dog is his. Most places require a dog to be licensed, and require owners to meet certain criteria before a license can be obtained. A dog license protects the dog, its owner and the population. The price of a license can vary depending on the…
A person may choose to use an electric dog fence for any number of reasons. A wireless electric system is a good choice for someone who wants quick, easy and invisible installation. If the yard has uneven boundaries, a buried-wire system makes a better choice, because it is more adaptable and can be adjusted to the layout…
Running with a dog not only provides a runner company on the trail, but it also provides needed exercise to the dog. Going on routine runs will keep muscles toned and allows dogs to release built-up energy. There are various factors to take into account before running or jogging with a dog, such as the…
Years ago, Jeff Young and Eclipse, his black Labrador-Bullmastiff mix, were waiting for the bus in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, en route to the dog park. When the D-Line bus arrived, Young was finishing a cigarette and didn’t board the bus quickly enough. Eclipse did, however, and went on four stops ahead, where…
Someone interested in dog breeding should know several things. While dog breeding may look like an inexpensive hobby and a potential way to earn some extra money, this is often not the case. Responsible dog breeders often find that they enjoy the experience of raising a litter of puppies, but regularly lose money on the…
Sad as it is, many purebred dogs are bred, purchased, or otherwise obtained for reasons other than wanting a dog to care for and love. A dog rescue is an organization similar to the humane society that usually shelters specific breeds and places them with foster owners until the dog can be adopted to a…
Adopting a pet can be a wonderful way to gain a new member of the family while also providing a home to an animal that needs it. If you are about to adopt a dog, it can be disruptive in the beginning while pets and humans adjust to each other, and it is important to…
If you’ve ever wondered what signals a dog is sending when wagging its tail, this story is for you. Previous research has focused on how fast or slow a dog wags its tail, and the position of a wagging tail, and what all that apparently means. In 2011, researchers and veterinarians at the University of…
Dogs might be man’s best friend all year long, but on one special day in Nepal, they get put on pedestals — literally. Tihar is a five-day Hindu festival of lights held every year in Nepal and parts of India that celebrates the intimate relationship among people, gods, and animals, namely dogs, crows, and cows….