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In this new research, heart rates were studied between bonded owners and their dogs. It found that a dog’s heart rate variability adapts to its owner’s heart rate variability during interaction. This physiological “co-modulation” suggests that emotional states are shared between dogs and their owners, offering new understanding of the deep bond shared between the two species.
The holiday season is well behind us but there is still plenty of summer weather ahead. In this column, I share some of the cocktails inspired by dog breeds. Why not impress your BBQ guests with a cocktail and salute your favourite breed at the same time?
If you've ever had an elderly person in your life, you know that falls are a major risk and cause of injury (and fear of falling is very real). In this post, I share UK-based research which shows that seniors who walk their dogs have better balance and fitness.
“Not everyone is in a position to help other animals, but everybody is in the position not to harm them.”-Anthony Douglas Williams, author
This quote is right on so many levels!
Last November, I posted about the use of conservation dogs in New South Wales. Bill Grimmer, the trainer featured in this piece from Alberta, contacted me to make me aware of their success in detecting clubroot in canola crops. Dogs are amazing!
Our adoption groups cannot have enough foster carers! Fostering is not for everyone, so I have written this post to outline the benefits and recommendations on things to consider if you decide to volunteer as a foster carer. It takes a special person (or family) to open their hearts to a dog in need.
The quote of the month belongs to Winston Peters, Minister of Racing, in his historic announcement that New Zealand will ban commercial greyhound racing. This quote is accompanied by a video of greyhound Sox, who is happily running in one of our local parks.
In the December/January issue of NZ Dog World, I interview local tattoo artist Lisa Ovington about dogs as the subject of tattoos. More people than ever are choosing to feature their dog in a tattoo - are you one of them?
Earlier this week, the NZ Government announced a ban on greyhound racing in New Zealand. The move has wide cross-party support (no political party opposed it). I work with pet greyhounds - those who have put their racing careers behind them. It has been a stressful week with many toxic comments on both sides. I have chosen to put my view into this blog post. I support the ban based on long-standing animal welfare grounds.
This research from the AKC's Canine Health Foundation reviews the effectiveness of cooling methods for overheated dogs. I am particularly keen to train for the voluntary head dunk which is good for cooling and also washing out the eyes and nose.
I've been blogging since 2010 about a range of dog issues. I particularly like sharing the latest research news and I always share a Doggy Quote of the Month