People Magazine South Africa

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ANIMAL lover Samantha Kelly, 33, couldn’t bear to be without her four-legged friends on her big day, and was determined to incorporate them into her ceremony, earlier in October. The business owner already owned three of the pooches when she first g

Saturday Star

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THE dogs are here and they’re the ones saving us, in so many ways. Thank you, Chica, our sweet terrier mix from Puerto Rico, for every night you knew to curl up just behind my knees when I couldn’t fall asleep, fretting about school and riots and my

Pick Me Up

1 min read

Worried about your pup getting bored inside? Here are Guide Dogs expert tips on stimulating your dogs during social isolation and distancing… 1. Gnawing exercises – Find a suitable chew appropriate for your dog. Where possible, this should be one the

NPR

1 min read

She was the alpha female of a pack in Yellowstone National Park, sought after for photographs because of her unusual white coat. The wolf was found suffering from severe wounds and had to be put down.

Golf Australia

6 min read

It’s official. The golf course superintendents of Australia have gone to the dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, dogs of different breeds, dogs of mixed breeds, dogs of all shapes, sizes and colours. These good boys and girls bring something to the course t

Good Housekeeping South Africa

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Expert Brandon McMillan spills the kibble on how to develop doggy discipline, whether you have a new puppy or an adult shelter dog A PUPPY IS LIKE a toddler – teach her to behave, or she’ll get stuck in the ‘terrible twos’. Trainer and TV host Brand

The Guardian

3 min read

Every day millions of people ask Google life’s most difficult questions. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

NPR

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The proposal to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands is controversial, just like the Yellowstone project it's modeled after.

Pets Magazine

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Puppies are always innocent, especially considering how small and cute they are in the beginning. But as they grow bigger, teething kicks in. When this happens, they find the urge to ease the discomfort by chewing on things. However, if they’re not g

American Outdoor Guide

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Dana Benner’s article about the importance of being wary around other people’s dogs (see page 22 of this issue) hit a chord with me, and I imagine it did for many of our readers as well. When my youngest child hit double digits, my family finally wor

The Christian Science Monitor

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My husband’s nemesis weighs 35 pounds this week, although the vet says he will be 50 pounds within a month. He has gigantic paws.  To other people, these paws are adorable. They are the object of much gushing – from the mother and daughter near the l

Nautilus

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Just south of the equator, thirty miles off the coast of Tanzania, sits a small island called Pemba. The small patch of dry land jutting out from the Indian Ocean is just 30 miles long and 10 miles wide. The quarter million or so people who inhabit P

The Christian Science Monitor

6 min read

Wolves' numbers are growing across France. But they are taking their toll on the livelihoods of French farmers, who cannot kill the protected animals nor receive reimbursement for major losses the wolves cause to their livestock.

Futurity

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Researchers have found that prehistoric dogs from Germany may have been genetic ancestors to modern European dogs. The finding suggests a single domestication event of modern dogs from a population of gray wolves that occurred between 20,000 and 40,0

The Atlantic

4 min read

The origin of humanity’s best friend is still murky, but here’s a likely scenario. In the distant past, wolves started skulking around human campsites, scavenging the carcasses left behind by hunters. Perhaps, to make the most of these opportunities,

Sporting Gun

1 min read

I have more or less booked a puppy from a spaniel bitch of good working breeding that belongs to my friend. I now learn from a different source that the bitch damaged some birds on a shoot last season and brought them back with flesh tears. I underst

Literary Hub

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Yolande Waddington walked to the Six Bells Pub for a pack of cigarettes around 10 p.m., slipping in before last call. It was Friday, the week before Halloween, 1966. Outside, the moon was a fat pearl. Inside, drinkers sipped pints at the polished woo

Indianapolis Monthly

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YOUR DOG COULD be craving a walk right now, even if it’s freezing. “Some breeds are better in the heat; some breeds are better in the winter. I take care of four Labradors—they freaking love the winter. Their pads are made for it. During high heat-in

Country Life

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K9Protector has a team of experienced staff that are former home office, police and civilian trainers. The dogs supplied by K9Protector integrate seamlessly into your family life and live with you as your family pet. However, as CEO Alaster Bly desc

Literary Hub

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Jennifer Egan, Manhattan Beach (Scribner) It’s “only” taken seven years, but Jennifer Egan is finally back after her beloved and Pulitzer-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad—this time with a historical novel. Set during the Depression and the Second

Weekend Argus Saturday

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THE dogs are here and they’re the ones saving us, in so many ways. Thank you, Chica, our sweet terrier mix from Puerto Rico, for every night you knew to curl up just behind my knees when I couldn’t fall asleep, fretting about school and riots and my

WHO

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While bringing a new puppy home can be very exciting, there are a lot of things you’ll need to have ready before they get there. Comfortable bedding, crates, carriers, food bowls, enrichment toys, accessories and puppy training are all part of making

NPR

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Blake Fischer is under pressure to resign after sharing photos from a hunting trip to Africa showing him posing with baboons that he said he killed.

that's life

3 min read

Christopher Melotti, 34, Sydney, NSW Walking through the rows of enclosures at our local RSPCA in Yagoona, NSW, I desperately wished I could rescue all the dogs. My husband, Scott, and I had both grown up with animals and had decided to finally a

Shooting Times & Country

1 min read

My new house is bordered on one side by a long-distance footpath, though most of the people who use it are local dog walkers. The path is separated from the garden by a thick hedge, so walkers can pass by totally oblivious to my presence. I’m getting

Sporting Gun

1 min read

In last month’s article we looked at teaching a dog to go under or through a fence line or obstacle. I would strongly recommend that you consider this as part of your dog’s training as it is a really useful aspect of its experience. And keeping with

The Christian Science Monitor

6 min read

As humans expand into wild areas and endangered species gain new ground, people are increasingly clashing with predators. In Idaho, one group of ranchers is trying to instill a culture of coexistence.

Woman

1 min read

1 When you’re out, always ensure your dog is kept within sight. Be cautious of people without a dog who seem to be taking an interest in yours, and never leave your dog tied up outside a shop or alone in a car. 2 Make it harder for thieves to targe

NPR

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President Biden's three-year-old German Shepherd was involved in an incident that ended in a minor injury to an individual, officials said Tuesday.

The Field

3 min read

THE trouble with gundogs, so the lament goes, is that no sooner have they become accomplished workers than they’re coming up for retirement. That is, of course, an exaggeration but not many dogs start working reliably until they are at least two, and