Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Raspberries are possibly the most common fruits in the summer in every household. People either grow raspberries in their own gardens or buy them from the local grocery shops. Raspberries act as an amazing and deliciously refreshing treat for both humans and dogs. However, can dogs eat raspberries? This is what we are going to find out in this blog post. For humans, raspberries make for the perfect tasty and healthy snack. It is also part of many desserts that we love. Dogs indeed love the taste of raspberries. Most dogs tend to love raspberries and are often seen begging…

Getting a puppy does not automatically make you the best dog guardian in the world. You have to strive every day and work with your pup to develop an unbreakable bond and relationship between the two of you. The first step to gaining the confidence of your puppy is to train him or her. Training a puppy is the best way to ensure that you are bringing up an obedient and well-behaved dog. To have successful puppy training sessions, there are a few points that you must keep in mind. You must first understand: These are the factors that will…

A crucial part of raising a well-behaved dog is proper dog training. Without formal training, your dog will not know how to behave in specific situations. One of the crucial commands that your dog must learn at an early age is stay. When you teach your dog to stay, training him in other commands becomes much easier. Thus, when starting with the dog training process, focus on teaching your puppy the sit and stay commands first before progressing to the other commands. There are plenty of situations where these commands will prove very handy. Why teach a dog to stay?…

You just brought home a super cute ball of fur whom you are going to love and cherish for many years to come. Your heart is jumping with joy, and you are thinking of the many years of fantastic companionship ahead of you. However, one crucial point that you cannot miss out on is the puppy training process. That is what I will be discussing in this blog post. Puppy training not only makes life easier for you as the dog guardian, but it also provides the puppy with a life that is comfortable and full of fun. Training allows…

In today’s world, it is practically impossible to come across a dog guardian who has not heard of the breed Siberian Husky. The Siberian Husky is a compact and thickly coated sled dog. Huskies normally come in medium size and offer great endurance. They were initially developed to work as sled dogs and in packs. They can easily pull light loads at a moderate speed over large frozen regions. Huskies are extremely fastidious, dignified, and very friendly. They are graceful, have almond-shaped eyes that can either be blue or brown and sometimes, you may land up with a pup with…

Are you wondering which is the right way to take your dog out on walks? Whether you should opt for a dog harness or a collar? Will a dog collar put a strain on the neck of your dog if he decides to pull during the walks? Are you in the process of planning your first dog walk with your park? No matter the breed of your dog, you will have to take him for a walk at some point. For dog walks, there are usually two types of leash attachments available in the market. One is the dog collar,…

Are you finding it hard to conduct dog training? Whether it is a dog or a puppy, for them, the training is playtime. Dogs do not understand the difference between training and playtime. Therefore, if they sense any kind of pressure during the training process, they will feel distracted, and the training will turn into a nightmare. Therefore, dog experts and behaviorists always advise guardians to make the dog training process exciting and full of fun. Are you feeling stuck in dog training? Are you one of those dog guardians who is struggling with dog training? Do you want to…

Getting home a puppy and providing it with food and water is not the end of your responsibilities. As a dog guardian, you are also responsible for bringing up a well-rounded, well-behaved puppy and conduct puppy socialization. I have discussed the importance of socializing your puppy in my previous blog post. Puppy socialization is not rocket science. You must teach your puppy how to interact with other dogs, animal companions, strangers, house guests, and people on the streets. There are many simple ways to easily turn socialization into a fun and amazing experience for you and your puppy. In this…

When you bring a puppy home, you obtain a source of unconditional love, fun, and companionship. However, this is not all you get when you bring a puppy in. You also bring in a hoard of responsibilities that you, as a dog guardian, are supposed to carry out. You may be rethinking your decision if you have heard stories of dogs going into aggressive mode, ripping up shoes and furniture, destroying houses, and showing signs of separation anxiety. Fear not. All of these problems have one root cause. The absence of training and puppy socialization. This is the problem that…

In my previous article, I discussed what are the hound dog breeds, their personality traits, exercise requirements, quirks etcetera. In this article, I will be discussing the classification of the hound dog breeds. What is the hound dog breed? Most of the dogs belonging to the hound dog breed share one common ancestral trait. They were all used for the purpose of hunting. The hound dogs either use their acute sense of smell or their amazing sight to track down their prey. The reason people find it hard to identify whether a dog belongs to the hound dog breed or…