Category: Dog

It was the month of April 2013 and my birthday was coming up later in the month. My family and I only had one dog in our household at the time and I was continuously raving about how we should get another one. My fondness for dogs was endless, so after weeks of contemplating, I…

Table of Contents Introduction Patience Consistency Affection Conclusion Works cited Introduction Many humans who have pets handle them like their children because of the love that exists between the two. While raising a dog as your pet, it is important to consider the same in the context that a pet requires as much attention and…

Table of Contents Introduction History and Traditions of Eating Dog Meat Present Views Dog Meat Opposition Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The issues concerning animal welfare have seen rising awareness from the public, resulting in protests and the establishment of organizations that aim to protect the rights of animals. For instance, among the most vital issues…

Table of Contents Introduction Nurture in Aggression Nature in Aggression Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The cause of aggression in dogs has been an ongoing debate, with some factions arguing that it stems from the breed of the dog and is hence inherent. Other groups contend that the hostility is due to environmental conditions. Aggression in…

The article Mans best friend by Aydin et al. explores how using companion animals can psychologically help socially isolated people. The research hypothesis is that a companion animal can minimize the adverse mental effects of social isolation. For this, an experiment was designed in which two groups of people worked in social isolation with and…

For some people with disabilities, having an assistance dog is vital in order to live a comfortable life. Usually, they are well trained because every day the animals have to complete a number of difficult tasks for their owners. For this reason, service dogs are well behaved and should not pose any problems for landlords.…

Did you know that in Japan, couples often meet at the Hachiko monument  the one that is dedicated to the dog that waited seven long years for its owner? To me, this fact holds a symbolic meaning  people always look for loyalty and affection in relationships, and those are basically the most prominent…

Table of Contents The best environment for teaching dog commands Train in a quiet non-distractive environment Train Consistently End the training with a reward Be patient Take baby steps Reference The best environment for teaching dog commands Many think that it is hardly possible to teach all the necessary dog commands by yourself; however, we…

Introduction Since the beginning of time, mankind has always domesticated wild animals. Some of these animals have been well domesticated while some have not. A dog has formed a very close association with mankind. Dogs have often been described as a mans companion. Initially, domesticated dogs were used for hunting and are still used for…