EDITORIAL
Friends indeed !

The word friendship conjures many beautiful images of warmth, togetherness, trust, etc. A bonding which is felt, shared and enjoyed both in happy and testing times. While interacting with a number of people, it was great to learn that each one of them shared this special feeling with their furry friends. And everybody agreed that their lil’ darlings exactly understood the need of the hour. A romp in the park, a quiet confession, a hug to give and to get — all form part and parcel of this beautiful bond.

But, how do we show that we love them too? How do we build this precious relationship? Interaction???? Apart from taking care of them in terms of health, nutrition, grooming and care, a lot depends on our interaction with them. They need the mental stimulation, games and quality time from us. To promote this everlasting relationship through interaction between the doggie and their people, Mumbai has a new club called K9-Klub in Chembur. Similar event was organised by In Defence of Animals where the doggies and their owners could play games, the mere objective being to have fun together.

Each one of us would love to know exactly what our doggies think. But, the amazing part is how they exactly know what we are thinking and also convey what they want. The idea is to get their work done either by hook or by crook - and generally it’s by crook!!! If one member of the family doesn’t give in to their wishes, these lil’ devils know exactly who in the family will do so. So their little mischief starts — the soulful look, excited bark, and throwing tantrums — and you thought only babies knew how to throw tantrums!

And for all the people who are owned by their lil’ pets – here is a checklist to know you’re a doggy person when...

*Your room is full of dog beds, chew toys, collars, leashes etc.

*You meet other people with dogs, and first question is how is their dog?

BREED PROFILE
My precious Pug

My precious Pug !

If you are looking for a cute and small dog, who will love and adore you, then Pug is the breed for you. Her dark melting eyes will make you forget your worries and her happy disposition will spread happiness all around.

Are you a responsible dog owner ?

–by Adite Chatterjee

Dog ownership demands a lot of love, commitment and time. There are certain things which should be kept in mind, before bringing home a pup. Adite Chatterjee outlines ten tips to a responsible dog ownership.

DOGGY NEWS

Pet hospitality with a difference

Recreation for pets

Tag your pets

Dog swallows 16-inch stick

Indian Pedigree dogs in demand

Canine weddings : a new career option

Mobile clinic for pets

– by Stewart Smith

Paws for a cause

A friend in need is a friend indeed and it aptly applies to our canine friends. You would be amazed to know what they can do for the disabled. They can retrieve a snack or medicine from the refrigerator and even pull a wheel chair for short distances. Dogs trained for such activities are help dogs, who help the less privileged humans in leading a normal life.

SPECIAL FEATURE...

– by Dr. Sanjeev Nehru

Making summers comfortable for your dog

With summers setting in, the need to care for your beloved canines has become all the more important. Dr. Nehru gives tips for summer care.

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.

Dr. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years and won the Best teacher award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia .

Food for thought ... ...

Dearth of open space for our pets

Many of the dog owners will agree that when we take our pets for a walk, we happen to find many people who shoo them away for no rhyme or reason. Also, in cities like Delhi and NCR, there is hardly any public place where they can freely walk and exercise. Shona A Singh gives her viewpoint on this problem.

PICTURE PERFECT

Dogs & pups pics in different moods....

PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT

Pawfect Carriers

Pawfect Grooming

Pawfect Soap

Pawfect Kennel

Pawfect Lab food

Pawfect Shampoo

Pawfect Flea control

Pawfect Supplement

Whenever you think of herbal products, what name naturally comes to your mind? The answer is simple: Shahnaz Husain. She is perhaps the first one to use herbal extracts as a cure and an answer to the human need to acquire and preserve beauty. Inspite of being a very successful and busy businesswoman, Shahnaz is deeply associated with her four-legged members of the family and loves to spend time with them.

FOR A CAUSE

‘A dog’s life’ is narrated by Moti from his home in heaven.

–By Lynn de Souza

Till now … Moti was picked up by Golu from his littermates and brought to Brindavan building, where he meets Tiger (another dog), Harichander (the watchman) and Pinto girl. He gets hurt and is disowned. He becomes a stray dog. He is driven away from Brindavan and he makes the drain, his home. The Pinto girl is concerned about him and brings him food everyday….

LETTERS

How your dog communicates

Humans domesticated dogs more than 12,000 years ago, and we have been closely associated ever since. One of the reasons dogs make wonderful pets is their ability to communicate with us. Dogs see us as an extension of their canine family. However, they are very different from us and they communicate using dog-specific signals. Learning to interpret and understand your dog’s signals will help you to understand your dog, and what message he is trying to convey.

Virtual pet on your mobile

Are you an ardent dog lover but do not have time and space to keep one? Here’s good news. You can now keep a dog who can live in your cellphone and give you company everywhere.

Pro-Paw Tails

My canine family

A journey of friendship

Keeping the love alive!

Our family pack

Training & behaviour FAQs

When Trining can be fun!

1. I often face difficulties while training my dog but my friend had no trouble at all. What went wrong?

2. Should I look directly into my dog’s eyes while giving orders?

3. How can I stop my dog’s mischievous behaviour?

4. How can I teach my dog to sit?

Grooming studio for pets

Efforts for a noble cause

Doggy Fun Fair

Destination for pet lovers

Pet Bytes in Delhi

Summer camp by IDA

Dogs Fantasy 2005

New animal care society in Meghalya

Symposium on pets' health and diet

Global Pet Expo 2005

Dog lovers of Chembur form an association

Each One Leash One (E1L1)

Adopt a dog

* Ms. Rosario, who currently is not keeping well, is looking for a caring home for her 11-year-old mixed breed medium-sized, sweet-natured male dog.

* A white medium-sized 1-year-old male dog was found lost on the road. This sweet bundle of joy is ready to go to a new home and have a happy family. He is currently at the IDA hospital.

For more info, contact: Pooja Sathe at IDA, 7, Shanti Kunj, 124 Hindu Colony, 5 th Lane, Dadar, Mumbai-400014, Tel: 022-56268028, 09820596903, E-mail: info@idaindia.org, or visit www.indefenceofanimals.org

From the World of DOGs

My canine family

A journey of friendship

Keeping the love alive!

Our family pack

A Manual on dog care

The lost pet chronicles: Adventures of a K-9 cop turned pet detective

Memories

In memory of the beautiful bark

Shilky: the gem of our hearts

Death is an inevitable part of life but coping with the loss of someone beloved is very difficult. Losing a pet is heart-breaking. Here’s some thoughtful advice on the same.

HEALTH...

GID: causes, treatment and prevention

–by Dr. Hitesh Sawali

GID is a common disease in dogs. But such problems can be avoided if you vaccinate your pet regularly.Dr. Hitesh Sawali gives tips to take care of your pet's health.