Category: Dog

What do you expect to find in a classroom? Students, books, pens, pencils and dogs? For pupils in primary and high schools in Scotland it is not common to be greeted by a furry friend in the work area. In my opinion, the idea of having trained dogs in the classroom to help with learning…

As I look back on my childhood, I cannot think of a time when we did not have at least one dog in the house. Growing up I always overheard my parents talking to other parents about the benefits of us growing up with dogs in the house. Recently I completed additional research to understand…

Nutrition and feeding are integral to good pet care as a correct diet can improve the quality of life, as well as longevity by preventing dietary related disease throughout the animals life stages. Correct diet can also aid in the management of diseases, such as feeding specially formulated diets to dogs with chronic kidney disease…

Despite the many arguments that a vast number of people will make that dogs cannot be man’s best friend it has become clear, for numerous reasons, that these arguments are wrong. Dogs are indeed mans best friend. Firstly, there is overwhelming evidence to suggest that the companionship of a dog can benefit many people suffering…

‘Assistance dog’ is a term defining a diverse range of dogs that have undergone training which allows them to help and support their owner who has a disability (Assistance Dogs International Inc., 2006). These animals perform a variety of tasks for their owners, depending on their role and their owners disability (Equality and Human Rights…

We are a nation of dog lovers. When you think of perfect pooches, what breeds come to mind? Pretty Poodles, cuddly Collies, lavish Labradors and cheeky Chihuahuas? But what if you are after a Japanese Tosa, a Dogo Argentino, a Fila Brasiliero or a Pit Bull Terrier? Unfortunately, these are the four breeds which have…

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena. In other words, anthropomorphism is when we humans give human characteristics or behaviors to animals. According to the RSPCA, there are an estimated 8.5 million dogs in the UK. We are a nation of dog lovers and according…

Its been scientifically proven that feeling securely attached to a living being can reduce a lot of stress and therefore positively affect your breathing rate, blood pressure and oxygen consumption. (Fricchione, 2016). When the owner looks into the eyes of his dog, a hormone called oxytocin, which is released by the pituitary gland that causes…

Dogs play an extremely important role in a persons life. Humans have been using dogs to survive in dark eras. Dogs, since then, have been protectors, companions, workers, and of course, best friends. Dogs make a change in people, by working in the military, making us feel stress-free, and by being a service to the…

Imagine you are all worn out from a long day at work. The first thing you see as you walk into your house is an animal with an uncontrollably wagging tail coming at you and melting away all your stress. Whether or not you have a pet in your house, you can tell with absolute…