Surf Dog Ricochet is the first-ever dog to provide canine-assisted surfing therapy, after jumping on a surfboard with a quadriplegic boy in 2009. In addition to her work as a therapy dog for individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities, such as children with autism and veterans with PTSD, she is a great example of how valuable innate talents, instincts, and out-of-the box ideas can be. [...]
Assistance, guide or signal dogs, for people with autism or diabetes, for medical alertness or mobility; we tell you what they do and their differences. [...]
There is a common belief that each year of life of a dog equals to 7 human years, but does it really? Learn how dog size and weight affects longevity. [...]
Understand the changes that occur when a dog becomes a "senior" and the methods and products that can help delay the aging process. Tips on how to best care for your senior dog to help prevent the most common age-related health conditions. [...]
Learn more about how the healing power of pets was discovered as well as how animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAA) came about. Find out what the importance of AAT organizations through our series of interview with volunteers or the executive members of organizations that work to make the world more dog-friendly. [...]
Atopic allergies & pyoderma are amongst the most frequent types of allergies in dogs. Know which breeds are susceptible to suffering from skin allergies [...]
Everything you need to know about dogs' atopic allergy & pyoderma. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & prevention. Breeds more prone to allergies. [...]
Tips to prevent allergic reactions. What you need to know about symptoms, treatment & causes of most common dogs' allergies and associated skin infections [...]
The effect of pets in hospital patients & the health benefits provided. The healing power of companion animals conveyed through the story of a small dog. [...]
Mini Pizza Squares recipe for your dog. Holistic nutrition and natural homemade dog food. A healthy option for overweight, diabetic, & allergic pets. [...]
Is homemade food a healthy option for your pet? Learn some of its benefits if you are thinking about offering your dog a more varied and natural nutrition. [...]
An active lifestyle, a healthy diet, and regular veterinary visits are important at any stage of a dog's life. Learn to identify age-related health problems. [...]
A quick and easy way to detect overweight in your dog. Tips for avoiding overfeeding, helping maintain ideal weight and preventing related diseases. [...]
Ricochet is a unique Service Dog. Her story is a tribute to undermined talents and those excluded from standardized educational programs. Discover how her unique ability would forever change her life as well as that of many others. [...]
In 2009, Daisy, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever, was able to recognize signs of cancer in Psychologist Dr. Claire Guest's health, her owner and trainer. Read the full story [...]
Barb Kelly, Director at Therapeutic Paws Of Canada (TPOC), explains what personality traits and temperament make a good therapy dog, and the process to get started in animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Offer physical, mental and spiritual support to those who need it, and help promote the healing power of pets. TPOC, bringing joy, comfort and healing. [...]
Dogs have been able to develop new and more sophisticated ways of saving our lives and protecting us from current dangers, and could potentially contribute to reducing disease diagnosis errors. [...]
Despite similarities and common ingredients between the diets of dogs and humans, these are not identical, and sometimes human food can be the cause of food poisoning in dogs. Here is a list of the most common foods that are dangerous for dogs. [...]
