July 26th 2006 |
 Avoiding the UK’s worst dog boarding kennels
If you have never put your dog into a boarding kennel before, or perhaps you are unhappy with your existing kennel, then you must wonder how to choose the best accommodation possible. |
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January 4th 2006 |
Distressed dogs - a new investigation
At this time of year it is easy to forget that many dogs are scared of noises, such
as fireworks etc., but if you own one such animal, then you know how sad it can be
to see your faithful companion suffer. |
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October 11th 2005 |
Halloween is No Treat for Pets
Halloween is traditionally full of candy, costumes and trick-or-treating for children and their families, but many people are unaware of the potential dangers pets face throughout the month of October. |
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October 4th 2005 |
ASPCA Program Helps Remind Public That Every Dog Counts
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and Pethealth, a leading provider of pet insurance and pet related data management services, celebrate October as Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month, to raise awareness about dogs in need of adoption and encourage Americans to visit animal shelters in lieu of pet stores and breeders when adopting a dog. |
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September 2nd 2004 |
 Breakthrough patent pending technology lets pet owners help their pets reduce stress and separation anxiety through music
Using a breakthrough patent pending technology, pet owners can now help their pets reduce stress and separation anxiety through music. the process combines classical music, biorhythms, and nature sounds at specific frequencies. unlike other pet music cds that provide a one for all solution, the pet melodies(tm) collection has customized a music cd for each type of pet. |
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June 15th 2004 |
Doggone Safe - First Federally Incorporated Non Profit Organization Dedicated to Dog Bite Prevention
Doggone safe is proud to be the first federally incorporated non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to dog bite prevention education and victim support. Doggone Safe provides services in Canada, the US and around the world through its website and network of volunteers. |
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April 21st 2004 |
American Kennel Club Appeals for Help From New York Dog Owners
The AKC is opposing Assemblyman Peter Rivera’s A10169 bill which would force all dog owners to have liability insurance, regardless of a dog's past behaviour. |
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March 15th 2004 |
Open Paw Launches Free Community Lecture Series In Bay Area
Open Paw Community Lecture Series helps dog and cat owner address behavioral issues. The series launched Tuesday, February 24, 2004 with the topic: Bringh Home A New Pet: What You Need to Know. |
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February 16th 2004 |
 Click for Joy! named top dog training book of 2003
Which book should you get to train that new puppy or grown dog? Click for Joy!, by Melissa Alexander, took home this year's coveted Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America for best book on dog behaviour and training. |
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February 6th 2004 |
PETaPOTTY Reveals the New Mini PETaPOTTY
PETaPOTTY, a manufacturer of luxury pet products, unveiled the newest addition to their ever-growing collection of pet potties. |
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January 27th 2004 |
 Dog bite prevention board game for kids 4 and up
Teaching children how to behave safely around dogs is the key to dog bite prevention. This interactive and fun game is the first of its kind. |
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January 19th 2004 |
 America’s Family Pet Expo
If you are interested in adopting a pet, America’s Family Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, April 4, 5 and 6, is a great place to start your search. |
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January 15th 2004 |
Almost A Million People Annually Treated for Dog Attacks in USA
If dog owners aren’t responsible, man’s best friend can become his worst enemy. |
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January 13th 2004 |
Soft Claws - the humane alternative to declawing
With the sofa shredded and the drapes in tatters, some owners of indoor cats begin to agonize over the issue of declawing their feline. |
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January 12th 2004 |
Campaign to Rename Pit Bulls 'New Yorkies'
Ed Boks, the head of New York City Animal Care and Control (NYCACC), has started a campaign to alter the public perception of pit bull terriers by changing their name to "New Yorkies." |
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January 10th 2004 |
 Study shows why some animals are better babysitters than others
A new study by biologists at the University of Edinburgh explains why babysitting occurs in some animal species but not in others. Research published in the current edition of Science suggests that when conditions are hard, and animals must cooperate to survive, individual animals are more inclined to babysit and help near relatives who have offspring. |
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January 7th 2004 |
New year resolutions suggested for pet owners
The beginning of the new year is the time people reflect upon the past and resolve to make positive changes for the coming year. The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like you to reflect upon your companion animal(s) and make resolutions that improve the quality of life, safety and behavior of your four-legged friend(s). |
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January 6th 2004 |
How will your dog react to a new baby in the family?
Is a baby in the future?? Are you concerned about your dog's reaction and adjustment to this new lifestyle? Family Paws offers professional services in person and over the phone to couples nationwide! Planning ahead Planning ahead save $, time and frustration. |
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January 6th 2004 |
 Help your dog 'weather' thunderstorms
While there isn’t a fact available on how many dogs are affected by thunder, pet owners and veterinarians know that thunderstorm anxiety is a serious problem. |
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January 6th 2004 |
University of Edinburgh to launch new Equine Science Degree
The first postgraduate degree in equine science to be run by a UK University Veterinary School is scheduled to begin at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies next autumn. The MSc degree will prepare students for employment in research establishments, feed companies, stud-farms, the pharmaceutical industry and in education. |
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January 5th 2004 |
 "So You Want to be a Pet Behaviourist?" - COAPE can show the way
The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) in the UK are running an unaccredited discovery course for all newcomers to the field of pet behaviour. |
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January 5th 2004 |
New Film Looks At Story of Shelter Dogs
Over 5 million abandoned, unwanted pets end up at animal shelters across the United States each year. A lucky few are adopted. What happens to the unwanted animals? What should happen to them? SHELTER DOGS, a lyrical and moving portrait of a previously unexplored world, (D: Cynthia Wade, USA, 75 minutes) exposes some of the controversial issues surrounding the worldwide overpopulation of man's best friend. |
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January 3rd 2004 |
Declawed Cats Urinate More Outside of the Litter Tray
“Declawing is the number one reason why cats urinate outside the litter box,” says Annie Bruce, cat owner consultant and author of the award-winning book, “Cat Be Good : A Commonsense Approach to Training Your Cat”. |
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January 2nd 2004 |
 Vodafone Japan Offers Dog Bark Translator
Vodafone K.K. (Japan) have announced that it is now offering Bow-Lingual CONNECT, a service that can convert dog barks into text and expressions. Customers can enjoy Bow-Lingual CONNECT by using it in conjunction with Vodafone K.K.’s V601SH by Sharp. |
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December 26th 2003 |
New home study course from Edinburgh University
Owners of pets ranging from horses to parrots will be able to better understand their animals thanks to a new CD-ROM based course on offer at the University of Edinburgh. The distance learning package will provide pet owners with information on the fundamentals of animal behaviour and how to cope with problems which arise. |
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December 25th 2003 |
Bunnies Get Behaviour Counseling In England
An English pet behavior counselor plans to start educating rabbit owners on how to deal with their unruly pets. |
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December 24th 2003 |
Canadian distributor for Feliway and D.A.P.
Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) have announced that Schering-Plough Animal Health, is the official Canadian distributor of Feliway® and D.A.P.® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) |
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December 24th 2003 |
Abandoned at Christmas
A dog should be man's best friend but for two Lurcher puppies found in Waverley, UK recently this was not the case. |
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December 23rd 2003 |
Girl rabbits are sociable, discovers researcher
Unlike Swedish film star Greta Garbo who wanted to be left alone, girl rabbits will push open cat flaps to be near another female - but they still need their own space and should have choices about socialising, according to a researcher at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. |
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December 23rd 2003 |
 All inclusive weekend vacations for dog owners in the USA
Weekend canine training camp for dogs and their owners that includes 3 days of training, great food, and lodging. A "Club Med" for dog owners, Iron Dogs Training Camps takes people on vacations with their best friend. |
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December 22nd 2003 |
Enter your rescue cat into star-studded award this Christmas!
There’s no time for rescue cat owners to paws for thought this Christmas. With just over a month to go to the closing date of Cats Protection’s next Rescue Cat of the Year Award, it’s time to put those sad and inspiring cats’ tales to paper and submit a star entry! |
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December 22nd 2003 |
New law will help UK dogs suffering from firework abuse
Having spent last night listening to fireworks being set off by children in the field behind our house, the Understanding Animals team are delighted by new UK laws that come into force on Monday 22 December 2003. |
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December 22nd 2003 |
 Pet expert Charlotte Reed provides tips for keeping pets safe during the holidays
Pet expert Charlotte Reed provides tips for keeping pets safe during the holidays, including some advice on making sure your pets stay stress-free. |
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December 21st 2003 |
 New Book Explains How Animals Could Serve as Spiritual Guides For Humans
What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures. |
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December 19th 2003 |
Pheromone Therapy to Combat Fear Caused by Fireworks, Lightning and Thunder
New Year's Eve is approaching and that means that no sooner have our pets recovered from the month long nightmare that Bonfire Night has now become, than there are hiding under the duvet again. Farnam Pet Products may have the answer. |
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December 18th 2003 |
 PETaPOTTY might just save your carpet
Toilet training gone well? Dogs happy to go on the grass. Dogs unhappy that there's no grass indoors when you're out for a long time. Dogs choose carpet? Yes, we've all been there. |
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December 18th 2003 |
Winterizing your pet
Pet expert and columnist Charlotte Reed provides help on how to keep your pet warm, safe and well groomed during the harsh days of winter. |
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December 16th 2003 |
US Veterinarian says pets and kids can make a winning combination
Whether they swim, hop, slither or walk on four furry feet, having a pet can be an enriching experience for children, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. |
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December 15th 2003 |
Understanding Animals has moved
Yes, we've finally made our move to a new web server which should make the site more reliable, faster and, most importantly, packed full of even more information. |
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December 9th 2003 |
Feral children examined in UK television programme
The interesting phenomenon of feral children is examined in a Channel 4 television programme on Monday 15 December 2003 at 21:00. Part of the 'Bodyshock' series, this well-researched programme looks at modern examples of children raised by wild animals, particularly dogs. |
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December 9th 2003 |
 ClickerExpo moves on to California
Karen Pryor's series of ClickerExpo events moves to Berkeley, California in January. |
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December 6th 2003 |
 Doglost.co.uk helping to track down missing dogs
Dog owners are being warned to be extra vigilent after cases of dog theft have risen in the UK. |
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December 4th 2003 |
 Whizzclick checks in
After a year or so of designing, prototype model making CrossKeys have announced the launch of a brand new product called the "Whizzclick" |
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May 16th 2003 |
Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks, Says ASPS, AVMA and CDC
Coalition Provides Prevention Tips for US National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 |
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March 7th 2003 |
 Pet behaviour expert invents dog tail 'wagometer'
One of the UK's most prominent animal behaviourists has invented a device which can tell an animal's exact mood by measuring the wag of its tail. |
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February 5th 2003 |
Dog law should target behaviour not breed
Dog behaviour, and not a dog's breed should be the focus of any dog control legislation, New Zealand Labour MP Steve Chadwick has said. |
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October 12th 2002 |
 US vet studies compulsive behaviour in dogs
Dogs' quirky, unexplainable repetitive behaviours can be part of an anxiety condition known as canine compulsive disorder. |
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October 8th 2002 |
Bebarking surgery won't take away dog's motivation to bark
It's 3 a.m. Your neighbors have awakened to the sound of your dog barking incessantly for the umpteenth night in a row. They're angry and tired. You want to fix the problem -- and fast. |
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February 27th 2002 |
SPCA Successfully Cites ‘Psychological Abuse’ in Seizure
The British Columbia SPCA has successfully cited psychological abuse as a factor in the seizure of an 11-month-old Rottweiler. |
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