EDITORIAL
A new beginning

BREED PROFILE
The Golden Retriever-sparkles like gold

Looking for a dog as a friend but you are not sure which breed to go for? Your choice depends on what characteristics you are looking in your pet. If you are looking for a beautiful and generous dog, then Golden Retriever is for you. We bring forward a brief profile of Golden Retriever, which can become your best friend.

CHOOSING A SUITABLE DOG

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." - Ben Williams

Owning a dog of any breed, mixed breed or a mongrel is a big responsibility. It is a commitment for the next 10-15 years. Therefore, it is essential to consider all pros and cons of dog ownership to decide whether to keep a dog and if so, which is the right breed for you and your family.

TRAINING
Wonders of training

Just got a puppy for your family and wish to make him a happy companion. Mr. Rajesh Bhatt brings out the advantages of training your
dog which can make your dog happy and more interactive. Training is not only important for the owner to have a well-behaved dog but also for the pet to have a happy & safe life. Let's see how.

HEALTH
Summer hazards

Imagine wearing a warm fur coat all through summer. That's exactly what our pets have to bear all through the hot season. Summers place a heavy stress on both pets and their owners and a proper understanding of your pet's anatomy and physiology is required to regulate stress levels. A little care from the owner can make summer trouble-free for both his dog and himself. Dr Gautam Unny brings out the fundamental differences in the metabolic systems of our pets and their common summer problems such as heat stroke, ticks, wounds, etc.
Dr. Unny also provides tips for proper ventilation, food, water, bedding, etc.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts ...
DR PRADEEP RANA is a well-renowned vet in Delhi. He has his veterinary degree from College of Vet Sciences, Hebbal, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. He is an expert in solving queries and curing pets.

MR. RAJESH BHATT has been training dogs for almost two decades. Right from childhood, he was fascinated with dogs and this made him take dog training as his profession. He has worked with trainers in Germany. He is best at training dogs for security purpose and in cases where there are aggression symptoms.

PERSONALITY
Help the helpless:
Irani Mukherjee in action

Help the helpless :
Irani Mukherjee in action
People tend to take utmost care of their pet dogs at home but do not bother to extend a helping hand towards strays. New Delhi based Circle of Animal Lovers, an NGO, is engaged in looking after and feeding stray dogs, which are otherwise ignored or looked down upon. CAL, run by Mrs Irani Mukherjee, helps stray dogs in a meaningful way.

PICTURE PERFECT

Dogs & pups pics in different moods....

PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT

Pawfect Products to fulfill all your doggy's needs.

DOGS@WORK
A date with Dog Squad team

Dogs are not only man's best friend but they also very good detectives. Many of the dogs are used in police to detect explosives, find a culprit or even to find narcotics. There
are 53 dogs at work with the Delhi Police alone. The newly established Metro Rail in Delhi is also guarded by two dogs named Tanuja and Shobha. These two dogs travel in the Metro every morning and evening, searching for any kind of explosives, thus making it safe for the commuters and protecting the Metro Rail as well. Such dogs are trained at Border Security Force Training Schools. 'Dogs & Pups'
editor Ms Shweta Khurana attended one such training at
Model Town Police Station. Excerpts.

EXCERPTS...
"Helping Hand"

"Helping Hand"
Helping Hand is a directory of Animal Welfare Organisations in India, Published by KARE, a Delhi based activist group, involved in Animal Welfare and Animal Rights. The book lists Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in India, with special reference to Delhi along with the laws related to the protection of animals and guidelines offering suggestions for solving animal related problems.

FOR A CAUSE
A dog's life

'A dog's life,' written by Ms Lynn de Souza, is about a friendship between three pariah dogs, Moti, Tiger and Rani and their human benefactor, the Pinto girl. It is narrated by Moti from his home in heaven, describing the moments of happiness and sadness, mixed with gut-wrenching episodes that will act as eye-openers to animal lovers everywhere. Ms Lynn de Souza is Director, Media Services, Lowe Lintas and is also the Founder and Chairperson of Goa SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty of Animals). Ms De Souza is very fond of dogs and she had over nineteen dogs in her family over the years, and at one time she had nine dogs together. Presented below is the first chapter of the book, which describes how Moti met his friends Tiger and the Pinto girl.

COMPLETE CARE
How to be a responsible pup owner

The idea of keeping a pup at home is very appealing to most of us. But little do we realise that the dogs needs a lot of care and attention. Dr Jimmy James Rappai outlines the basic guidelines for pup management.

PAWS AND THEIR STARS
Pradip Burman

Mr. Pradip Burman, Chairmain of Ayurvet Limited, has been a Dog lover since childhood. Inspite of his busy schedules and a jetsetting lifestyle, he managed to spend some time with the team of "Dogs and Pups" to share his love for his pets.

EVENTS REPORT

- Launch of PetBen by Petcare

- It's the time to party

- Interzoo 2004 - the world's most important trade fair for pet supplies

- Circle of Animal Lovers camp

Cute pups bring out the soft side
of Raymond's man

The newly launched ad campaign for Raymond's features lovely Golden Retriever pups with a macho man, depicting the theme of a strong yet sensitive man. The cuddly pups are compared with the softness of the fabric.

ORGANISATION
Ebrahim & Sons -
Committed to all doggy needs

Mumbai based Ebrahim & Sons (pet shop), dating back to 1928, claims to be one of the first pet shops in India. An organisation committed, caring and catering to all doggy needs! An organisation of quality and substance, which identifies the need of the consumer and feels happy in delighting them.

PAW-TAILS

DOG DIARY NEWS

- Call a Dr Dog
- Pure-bred dogs resemble their owners
- Aquatic therapy for dogs
- Doga - ruff yoga?
- World's richest pets
- Tomb in memory of dog
- Japanese prefer dogs to babies

NUTRITION
Are you giving a
nutritious diet to your dog?

Every year, a whole new batch of pet foods and nutritional formulas appear on the market, containing, besides essential health sustaining nutrients, natural elements to prevent a number of risks
of diseases and protect the body. The question
which often arises in our minds is that do dogs also need a nutritious diet
like humans?