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 Older people need dogs for many reasons. One of the most fundamental reasons is that they often experience loneliness, which can be detrimental to their overall health. In lonely circumstances, a dog can act as a companion. There is no question that having a dog companion will have a positive impact on the health conditions of such older people. However, some factors must be considered to determine the kind of dog breed most suitable to provide companionship to senior citizens. Below is a brief overview of factors that may impact your decision. 1. The preference of the prospective owner . Finding the right dog companion for a senior begins with knowing his or her preferences. Everyone is different, so are our preferences. Ask whether the senior would prefer a small dog to snuggle with, or a large dog that can run around the entire compound. Whatever breed you plan to get for the senior must be in accordance with his or her preferences. 2. The energy level of the dog . A...

If you're a working person but desires to own a dog, and if you have limited time to stay at home, it is essential that you understand that not every dog can stay alone for a long time without any human presence. Dogs in this category, have high separation anxiety. However, there are some dog breeds with the natural capacity to stay alone for the whole time you will be spending at work. These category of dogs, while also relishing human presence, tend to exhibit independent disposition and so can stay alone for long without the usual barking and whining or chewing the furniture and other items which is characteristic of breeds with high separation anxiety. Below are dog breeds you may consider bringing to your home if you're not going to be spending so much time at home due to your professional engagement. Greyhound Although they love their owners, they do not build so much bonding  that can make leaving them alone a big task. Greyhounds find it easier to relax on their own w...

One of the things that accounts for why a dog may bark and whine and pace continuously when left alone is separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a mental state in which a dog begins to feel stressed and afraid anytime he is left to stay alone.  Dogs that suffer from separation anxiety will normally have destructive behaviour as a result of stress and anxiety. If you are a dog lover who doesn't have the time to stay with your dog because of your work, but plan to purchase or adopt a furry friend, it is essential that you consider getting a dog with low separation anxiety that you can leave alone at home and still be sure to meet your furniture and other items in good order. The followings are some dog breeds with high separation anxiety. However, note that the list is not limited to the ones listed below. 1. Labrador retriever . While being a good companion, the Labrador retriever has high temperament and has the tendency to suffer from separation anxiety if left alone. Being o...

Dogs like cats need to sleep long hours in a day. This is essential for their growth and overall health conditions. But when a dog begins to exhibit a sleep pattern different from what is known of them, that is, when they begin to sleep longer than normal, the tendency is to suspect that the dog might have broken down in health which often times is true. However, beyond this, there are other non medical issues that may be responsible for the change in the dog's sleep routine. The aim of this article is to explain in detail, the medical and non medical reasons why your dog may suddenly begin to sleep more than usual. Age One major reason that can cause your dog to sleep longer hours in a day is the age of the dog. Puppies usually sleep as long as fourteen and even eighteen hours when they're newly born. Puppies, when they become a bit older are very active. In the process they become exhausted. The exhaustion causes them to also sleep for long hours. Like puppies, old dogs sl...

Socializing a dog is, no doubt, better done when the dog is at a puppy stage. This is because, at this stage the dog is more responsive to instructions and more sensitive and receptive to both humans and other dogs. Unfortunately, some dogs haven't got the proper training and socialization that can enable them live peacefully with humans and other dogs alike. If your dog is within this category, are there things you can do to help him acquire the social interactions that he may need to coexist with humans and other dogs? Despite the saying that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks", the article below explains in detail that with hard work and patience, you'll be able to imbibe in your older dog some social doctrines and make him be of good behaviour even when around strangers. The followings are the tips to follow if your aim is to have a socialized dog. Walk your dog regularly Taking your dog out for a regular walk, rather than confining him to a specific envir...

  Dogs are social animals that show a lot of care and affections to their owners using different physical gestures. These gestures are ways that your dog communicates to you that she appreciates all the attentions, treats and kindness you are showing her. But you need to be sensitive to these gestures in order not to miss them. This article highlights in detail the different ways by which dogs show affections to their owners. Eye Contact A direct eye contact from your dog is an expression of love, trust and intimate attachment with you. Whenever your dog looks directly into your eyes, a hormone known as Oxytocin is released from his brain. This hormone enables both humans and animals to establish a strong bond with anyone they feel attracted to. So by having an eye contact with you, the dog is trying to establish a strong and lasting bond with you. While eye contact can be a sign of affection, it can also indicate a threatening sign especially if it is from a dog unfamiliar to ...

  Taking a watchful eye on your pet is an essential part of pet parenting. There may be some usual behaviors that your dog exhibit which may seem normal to you but may be indicators to some serious ailments. Here is when to tell if all is not well with your dog.   Constant vomiting Animals generally may vomit due to the need to get rid of something they ate that didn’t get down well with them. Therefore, vomiting is not unusual. But if it becomes severe, it should give you cause for concern. It is essential that you call your vet if it becomes intermittent in order to avoid dehydration or diarrhea. Bad Breadth Even though dogs don’t have minty fresh breadth, when the breadth becomes terribly bad, it is a sign your dog is sick and in danger. The bacteria causing bad breadth may find its way through the nasal passages to cause the dog respiratory problems. Moreover, if the bacteria comes in contact with the blood stream, it will damage either the heart, liver or kidne...