Today’s high-resolution digital TVs have vastly improved entertainment for humans around the world, producing sharper, more vivid images with far more frames per second and faster refresh rates. And there’s an added plus for dog lovers, too — now your pup can actually see what’s on TV. The analog TV sets of the past were…
Humans and dogs have been living together for a very long time, ever since dogs became the first domesticated animals around 15,000 years ago. Today, both populations are exploding, and the number of stray dogs has become increasingly problematic. Scientists estimate that there are 300 million stray dogs on the planet. Remarkably, these strays know…
A name is as important to a dog as it is for the owner who names said dog. A dog’s name serves as a cue that it is being spoken to and should pay attention for a command. While naming a dog as a young puppy is often easier than naming it as an older…
Adopting a rescued dog is a highly rewarding process. Not only are you bringing a new pet into your household, you are also giving a second chance at life to an abandoned animal. However, it is also a very different experience from buying a puppy at the pet store. The rescued dog has had a…
Having a dog can be a rewarding experience for you and your family. At the same time, your adorable canine companion could turn out to be a living nightmare. Remember that a dog’s life spans over 15 to 20 years, so getting one requires a lifelong commitment. Consider the following factors before you decide: 1….
Walking a dog can be a pleasant experience and it’s something that several dog owners try to do on a daily basis. While many owners know the etiquette of dog walking, there are some that may not be aware of certain aspects of it. There are a few etiquette tips that you could try in order to…
The first step that a person needs to take to sponsor a dog is to find a shelter, rescue group, rehab center, or program for pets that need the support of individuals. Individuals can often select the dog they would like to sponsor. Most places that receive donated money have paperwork or an application that…
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but an Akita in Tokyo also proved to be one man’s most loyal commute companion. Most folks in Japan know the story of Hachiko, the pup who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his owner, university professor Hidesaburo Ueno, to return home – and kept doing so for…
Every dog owner loves to see their pup sitting calmly in front of a television, despite the fact that the little fella probably just sees a mess of colors emitting strange sounds … or does he? According to Ernst Otto Ropstad, an associate professor at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, the new, high-definition TVs…
Therapy dogs might seem like a recent innovation, but one of the world’s greatest psychologists understood the potential benefits of having a puppy tend to patients. Sigmund Freud, the Austrian “father of psychoanalysis,” sometimes allowed his pet Chow Chow, Jofi, to hang out in his office when he was treating patients. While Freud thought the dog…