Originating in the villages near the sacred city of Lhasa, the Lhasa Apso is one of the three dog breeds from Tibet (the other two being the Tibetan Terrier and the Tibetan Spaniel). In Tibet, the Lhasa is known as the ‘Abso Seng Kye’ or the Bark Lion Sentinel Dog. As the name implies, the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Shirin Merchant shares tips to help our four-legged, best friends survive the monsoons[/otw_shortcode_info_box] The monsoons may come in as a relief from summer, but it’s not too blissful for your pooch who’s wondering when the rains will stop so he can go out and play! The season with its dampness, humidity and grey…
Your dog has the same senses as you do – smell, sight hearing, touch and taste – but of all the sense his sense of smell is the most powerful. Here are some interesting facts on a dog’s scenting powers. Scent Cells A dog has around two hundred million sensitive cells in its nose compared…
Help your dog adjust to life in the city. Arena, a beautiful German Shepherd, was put up for adoption when she was just ten months old. Her vice? Barking too much when left alone at home. The pup was bought to complete the family, but with both owners out all day, the energetic, young dog…
A good/successful trainer has oodles of patience. Rewarding good behaviour is crucial for successful dog training. Focus on initiating and rewarding good behaviour rather than waiting for the dog to misbehave and then punishing it. Always praise your dog for behaving well at least twice as much as you correct the dog for misbehaving. It’s…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Through Canine Behaviourist and Specialist, Shirin Merchant, Hammer’s parents relate their story on how Hammer changed their lives…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] “Mom, Dad! Let’s get a dog?” “No!” 25 years down the line… “Let’s get a dog, dear hubby?” “No!” Twelve more years have passed and I’ve heard one too many “No’s” in my life. So…
Summer is here, wild flowers are in bloom, and nature lovers are heading for the hills. This year why not take poochie along as your trail partner? Going hiking with your dog is a relaxing and enjoyable way to experience the joys of nature together. Besides being great exercise, the new sights, smells and experiences…
You’re testing your vocal chords in the bathroom one morning and as you hit the high note in the second verse of ‘It’s now or never’, a second voice joins in – just as tuneless as you. ‘Who could it be? You think indignantly, as you pop your head around the shower curtain, only to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Shirin Merchant shares Canine Nutritionist, Kat Ferrera’s special recipe to keep your pooch healthy and happy![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Ingredients: ½ kg Minced Beef, Chicken or Pork; 2 medium peeled and diced Potatoes; reserve 2 tbsp. of Potato water; ½ cup mixture of diced Baby Corn, Peas, and Carrots (You can also add any other vegetables…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Dogs Make Great Pets, But Poor Gifts, Read On To Find Out Why…[/otw_shortcode_info_box]Any pet lover will vouch for the joy and love a pet can bring to one’s life. But a dog is not the ideal pet for any home. And many a gifted dog has ended up at the local shelter or…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]There are lots of things dogs teach us, without any real effort on their part. If we take the time to observe them and how they interact with the world around them, we can learn from them. Parsi Times Columnist and Canine Behaviour Specialist, Shirin Merchant talks about the three main lessons our…