As a puppy, Nishi was trained to sit on cue, which she did often There has been a lot of debate off-late on the idea of asking a dog to “sit” as part of their training. The first time I was exposed to this debate was back in October of 2013 when I visited Turid … Continue reading Should we ask our dogs to sit?
How dogs learn to cope
Our observation on free ranging dogs tell us that that dogs don't have to taught how to cope with fear and do they need external motivation to do so. How and why do dogs cope with fear.
Seeking consent of a dog
Don’t all individuals deserve a certain autonomy over their own body. Dogs are often touched without consent and if that resulted in the dog expressing displeasure, the dog is the one that almost always pays the price
Streeties are not feral dogs
India has several different free ranging dog populations – street dogs, stray dogs, feral dogs & wild dogs. Each of these are distinctly different.
Decoding animal morals
Dog trainers will often tell you a big part of their job is helping owners see things from a canine point of view. Humans and dogs have established a remarkable way of communicating with one another, but this doesn’t mean we always get it right. We can’t help but view the world from a human … Continue reading Decoding animal morals
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