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…
[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…
On a blistering hot day, a cool inviting swimming pool can make for a refreshing refuge from the heat. For most canines, the pool rules as summer’s favourite activity. After all, it is the only place where doggy paddle is allowed, belly flops encouraged and swimsuits are optional! Here are a few tips you should…
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”]The internet is replete with articles on the myriad human foods harmful to pets. But there are some human foods that are healthy and beneficial to dogs, when fed in moderation. Here we take a list at some foods that can add nutritional value and flavour to your dog’s daily diet.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Yoghurt: An…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]When celebrating Diwali this year, keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe and happy Diwali for your pet.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] • Rich Diwali foods- mithais, gravies, dry fruits and chocolates may seem harmless, but if eaten in excess by a pet, can cause severe gastric distress. Avoid feeding your dog these foods. Instead,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Golden retrievers, Labradors, Beagles, German Shepherds and even Basset hounds, all gathered together for Sri Lanka’s only canine carnival – ‘UNLEASH’ with Shirin Merchant! In the history of Sri Lanka, a fun dog show had never been organised before in Colombo and Kandy and pet parents were eager to have fun with their…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Your pet’s need to mark its territory by urinating around the house can become a problem. Here’s how to deal with this issue.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Buddy was a happy dog with a zest for life. A quick learner, the Boxer had toilet trained himself within a fortnight. So it came as a surprise to his…