We have over 1500 articles on all aspects of dogs, Breed Compatibility, Shelter Initiative, Recommended Puppy & Dog Schools, Health, Alternative Health, Free e-books, Educational Downloads, Vet Skin Advice, Med Insurance Q & A, and so much more. Some of our new articles featured below for you, so do investigate our site and enjoy!
NEXT STEP IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RESCUE/SHELTERS AND ALL THOSE DOING HOME CHECKS HAS STARTED!
An area that has always concerned us is that when home checks are done on possible new owners, that these are not looked at from the behaviour point of view. The lack of this knowledge often results in the adoption being unsuccessful. If we bear in mind that each time a dog is returned, psychological damage occurs, existing behaviour problems increase and other behaviour problems often develop - we can see how imporant this aspect is. By giving the people involved in the home checks this knowledge, as well as information on Honeymoon Periods, basic tips for laying a solid foundation for a well balanced dog (and other aspects) we will be able to increase the chances of a successful outcome. These workshops are free and at this time only available in Gauteng (Cape next year). If you are interested in attending, or would a workshop designed to your own breed rescue group, please get in touch with us at admin@fods.co.za or FOTD - 073 735 0469.
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​The Grumpy Old Dog Lady
a fabulous series of Vlogs (short video on various topics) which are both educational, entertaining,and,on occasion, controversial - by senior behaviourist Kathy Clayton - Enjoy - link
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Preventing separation anxiety during shut-down


Separation anxiety is something you really don't want to tackle, and with us all being house bound for a 3 week period, you want to do all you can to avoid it. Some tips for you in this article.  
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So what causes diarrhea in dogs? When should you worry and consult your veterinarian? What can you do at home before you see the doctor?
There still a lot of people who feed their dogs once a day - why? They simply have not been told otherwise that this can create problems. 
Happy Tails is the only website in SA bringing you incredible and heart-warming animal stories with happy endings. 
This is a horrible topic, however it is something that happens. Know the signs so that you can see when your dog is coming to end of days. 
Yes, a dog's diet can help with inflammation, find out more about this topic
It is believed that cross breeds have better health and vigor, however is this true?
Here are the 10 reasons owners should bring their pets into the vet regularly.
If you thought adoption fees were expensive, you will have other ideas about this after reading this acticle! 
Find out all about redirected aggression, what it is, why it happens and examples of same
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An interesting and very controversial topic. Breed-specific laws ban or restrict ownership of dog breeds believed to be responsible for the most serious attacks on people. 
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It may not seem important if we measure incorrectly on occasion, however, all those ‘little bits’ can quickly add up!
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