About dog noses A dog’s nose is probably their most important sensory organ. Apart from helping them find delicious (or stinky) food and avoid prey, it acts as a social media tool, a 3-D visualiser, a matchmaking tool, and so much more! Some dog behaviour around sniffing is quite peculiar…

Spooky tales for and from dogs Dogs are known for their bravery along with their undying loyalty. However, even the dog world has its share of spooky tales, myths and legends that are bound to make even the bravest dogs quake. …

A crowdsourced list of Indian canine trainers and behaviourists Finding the right trainer/ behaviourist for your dog is key to training your dog well. Even if you take the task on your shoulders, you still need a reliable professional to refer to from time to time. Before training Bailey, I…

An article with thepack.in on choosing a trainer and achieving training success Now that you can understand your dog’s behaviour and choose how to modify it, how will you select a trainer? The most prominent parameters will be the trainer’s methods (and whether they align with your idea of human-dog…

An article with thepack.in on training and rewards Once you’ve learnt how to understand your dog’s behaviour, you can identify behaviours you would like to correct or enhance. I’d like to point out that behaviour that’s problematic for you may not be so for someone else. Let’s look at barking…

An article with thepack.in on understanding your dog’s behaviour We never give it much thought but being a dog parent is quite weird — you bring an animal into your house and expect it to understand you and adjust to your life and home. Yet, somehow, millions of people do…

Q&A with Aahuti Mohanty on travelling with dogs to Bhutan India shares her borders with many beautiful countries, one of them being Bhutan. Known for lush, green mountains and beautiful monasteries, it is among many Indian travellers’ lists for its easy access and abundant beauty. …

With your doggo The world’s open (not that it’s stopping viruses or global warming, but still), and it’s time for an adventure with your lovely pooch! Unfortunately, with dogs, you have to do more than just bookings. From checking for pet-friendly properties to packing everything you may (or may not)…

Monsoons with your dog For many people, monsoons are a period of romance. There’s chai on the stove and pakodas sizzling away in hot oil, their smell mixing in with the petrichor as the sound of rain lends a beautiful background score to the scene. However, the reality of monsoons…