After facing noise pollution, you look up how to stop the neighbor’s dog barking up the place! According to the latest statistics available, there would be nearly 10 million dogs instigating potential barking sources of conflict between neighbors. Strictly speaking, a law concerning the noise pollution caused by the dog’s barking exists despite trying everything to make it stop. 

Here’s How To Stop The Neighbor’s Dog Barking (Plus Owner Tips)

Why does my dog/my neighbor’s dog bark?

Yes, the dog barks, for many reasons, it has often been bred in history to play this role. Unfortunately, it often happens that this barking is considered misplaced, exaggerated, or even excessive. 

Thankfully, there are various methods that make it possible to educate the dog, to offer him the place that suits him in the home, and thus to have a happy and fulfilled dog. Putting them into practice will save you as a pet owner many complaints against your dog who barks for a yes and a no, and they will especially avoid bad complaints from your neighbors!

2 Main Types of Barking: 

There are 2 types of barking: normal barking, which has a communication purpose, and pathological barking, which reveals abnormal behavior. 

• Communication barking is important for the dog who he needs to express himself, and barking is part of his means of expression, along with postures and smells.

• Pathological barking is often more like whining or howling than just barking. They are most often due to behavioral disorders, which require consultation with a dog behavior specialist. We know in particular the HS-HA syndrome, hypersensitivity-hyperactivity. This disorder is usually caused by a defect in the mother or by a brain problem. It is also manifested by behaviors other than excessive barking where the dog tends to bite and destroy everything within reach, the dog gets too excited and does not know how to stop, and he has trouble concentrating as well as sleeping. 

The Main causes of Barking include:

• to say hello, when you arrive or to greet another person;

• to express a need, when he feels neglected, hungry or thirsty, wants to go out;

• to call for play, the barking is then accompanied by this posture where the dog lays his front legs and his head on the ground while his hindquarters remain upright;

• to express excitement, if he has not exerted himself enough, the slightest stimulation may cause over-excitation and barking;

• to express anxiety, it is the case of a dog who cannot bear to be left alone;

• to alert of danger, this one being still outside the territory;

• to warn of an intrusion on the territory, the dog tends to protect its territory and many barkings are the object of it;

• or to threaten/warn an intruder, another dog or a person.

The more the dog gets a positive response, the more he will bark, since he is reinforced in his communication. This positive response is most often involuntary (like a pet which is used to calm humans down) on the part of the master or the master’s friends who will have a reaction comforting the dog in his barking. The passage of the postman is a good example: this intruder enters the dog’s territory every day, which barks, and the postman leaves, he has reinforced the dog’s behavior.

What dog breeds bark more than others?

• the chihuahua,
• the westie,
• german shepherd,
• yorkshire,
• Malay Bichon,
• the Lhasa apso,
• the beagle.

Certain breeds of barking dogs, notably terrier breeds, have been selected, programmed over time to warn of danger, for example on cattle farms. So they will bark all the time, when the elevator stops, the phone rings, etc. Reprogramming can be effective, which will better target their responsiveness. 

Shepherds, on the other hand, protect their territory and their “herd”. Don’t let them patrol the front door when you’re not there, and teach them not to bark. Uncastrated male dogs also have this tendency, which can be reduced or even disappear when they are sterilized. 

Sporting and working breeds – these dogs need a lot of physical activity, they are dogs chosen for their physical resistance. Unoccupied, they get bored very quickly and express this boredom by doing stupid things: holes in the garden, destruction of objects or furniture, barking. Take it out before you go away for a long time, and favor sporting outings, so that your dog comes home very tired. And don’t forget to leave them toys, balls, bones, to keep them occupied.

What dog breeds bark less than others?

• australian shepherd,
• greyhound,
• chow chow,
• newfoundland,
• labrador,
• Danish,
• the pug,
• the French bulldog.
• Dog barks

Dog barking during the day – what does it mean?

The barking of your neighbor’s dog is not against the law, as such. So you have to show a little tolerance. Depending on duration, repetition, intensity you can take action against your neighbor’s dog barking, but sometimes the following are considered as a noise nuisance:

• The dog that barks every time you approach its gate;

• The dog that barks constantly when its owner is not at home.

Dog barking at night – what does it mean?

At night, the dog’s barking is considered nocturnal noise from the moment its owner is aware of the trouble it is causing and takes no action to remedy it. This nuisance is characterized when the criteria of repetition, intensity or duration are not met. It should be noted that the law does not give any precise timetable. To be recognized as nocturnal noise, the noises caused by the dog must therefore take place when it is dark.

As dog owners, please note that your dog doesn’t necessarily spend the whole night sleeping soundly. His instinct keeps him alert to unusual noises or movements around him. By barking, he signifies to the intruder that he is there and that he must move away. So, to prevent your dog from barking at night: 

• Install it in the quietest room, away from street or outside noise.

• Install white noise: television, music, fan, etc. can limit the perception of outside noise. 

In the case of puppies, nocturnal barking can also be due to an urgent need. When he is small, the dog is not able to hold himself back, and this ability gradually sets in as he grows up. 

There are other possibilities too, such as using the toilet: 

The need to pass stool may occur at regular times, depending on meals. Note the times when he barks at night and the following nights wake up ¼ hour earlier to get him out, so he will get used to no longer needing to bark to complain. Reward him when he has pooped. Gradually push back the waking hours to help him hold back longer and longer.

Set up a litter box for him as soon as he arrives at your home. This must be away from where his bowls are installed, but also from where he sleeps and where he plays. Get him used to this litter by putting him on it as soon as he starts to turn in circles and sniff a little while after his meal, reward him.

Dog barking solutions for the neighbor 

Chat with the dog’s owner

First, contact the dog’s owner to try to find an amicable solution. In the vast majority of cases, he does not realize the inconvenience caused and his dog barks mainly when he is absent.

Notify the dog’s owner

If the dog’s barking persists, it is necessary to send a reminder letter to the owner. Give him 15 days to act. After this period, if you do not notice any change, you must notify your neighbor by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt. On google, there are sample letters to report nuisance dog barking to your neighbor.

Additional help from the law – initiate legal proceedings

You can also have the noise pollution you are experiencing recorded by a report drawn up by the police, a bailiff or a municipal agent. If all your attempts at conciliation have failed, you have no choice but to initiate civil proceedings – to obtain compensation – or criminal proceedings.

It is good to know that you can provide some extra evidence to prove the noise pollution to court such as: 

● The letters exchanged with the owner of the animal; 

● The established minutes; 

● Testimonials; 

● A certificate establishing the impact of noise on your health. 

In some cases, the court orders the owner of the dog to put an end to the disturbance and condemns him to pay his neighbor damages. 

In some cases, the judge can order measures to stop the barking such as the installation of a separation intended to keep the animal away from places of passage, soundproofing of the accommodation.

If the author of the disturbance is a tenant, the judge can pronounce the termination of the lease for non-respect of his rental obligations.

Keep in mind

• All evidence must be legally obtained, for example, you cannot  film your neighbor without his knowledge.

• While the neighbor’s dog barking at night is still considered a noise nuisance, during the day it must meet at least one of the criteria provided for by law; 

• The attempt at amicable conciliation is a mandatory prerequisite; 

• Sanctions can be civil and/or criminal.

Dog barking solutions for the owner 

Your dog’s barking can be disturbing, whether for your potential neighbors, or for you, especially if the animal is too talkative. But what can pet owners actually do to stop your dog from barking? Communication barking, although normal and necessary, must be targeted to intervene only wisely. A good education makes it possible to manage and limit these expressions. Observe your dog to determine the cause(s) of his barking to be able to put in place a strategy, but the simplest thing is to educate him well as soon as he arrives.

Please keep in mind one thing: if a dog barking for no reason, with moans that may accompany this barking, may be a dog in physical or psychological pain. A visit to the veterinarian will help you see things more clearly and help your dog. 

Now, let’s look at some tips for making my pet dog bark less. 

A good education – social and physical exercise.

Excitement, surprise, even fear, are reasons for barking when it comes to dog behavior. This is why it is important that it is well socialized from an early age, before its 4 months. Having met people, other animals, vehicles, the dog will not have this type of reaction in adulthood and will not bark at every pedestrian or bicycle he crosses. He has socialized with his inner environment and outer environment. 

Think of it as a child who needs to go out, get social and visual stimulants to learn about human behaviors, rules, boundaries, play areas, social commands, how communication works, and limitations in society. The child who is left indoors is under-developed and might develop other psychological issues. 

Next, when it comes to dog behavior please note that teaching him about barking is relatively simple, especially if done early. When your dog barks unnecessarily, calmly command him to be silent with a word that you will use consistently, and as soon as he stops, reward him with a treat and petting. As we gave the example of the child above, a puppy that is left alone often shows anxiety, which can manifest itself in barking, among other things. To avoid this case of the dog barking because he is alone, accustom him to loneliness as a child, as soon as you welcome him into your home. 

If it’s excitement or boredom, it is quite simple to remedy this: spend more time with your animal, play with it, stimulate it physically and intellectually for at least 15 minutes a day. 

Provide him with stimulating toys so he can occupy himself when you are not available. If he barks because he is too happy when he is playing with you, stop playing with him, and corner him until he calms down and fully submits in surrender, by doing so, he will quickly understand that it is his barking and his excitement that are driving you away from him.

Psychological techniques – become the leader of the pack at home.

It is also important to make it clear to the dog that you are the leader of his pack and that it is up to you to protect the home, not to him.

Obedience exercises are effective for this learning: such as sitting down, etc. 

These orders will be very useful to silence your dog who barks when a guest or the postman arrives!

Ignore.

Ignorance is the opposite of reinforcement, so simply ignore your barking dog until he stops. Whether it’s a greeting, an alert or some complaint, your lack of reaction will show the dog that it’s pointless to bark. 

On the other hand, it is crucial for this to work that you never give in to the temptation to react, at the risk of provoking the opposite reaction in the dog where he thinks: “oh I need to bark longer, harder, faster for attention”.

Ignorance is more or less a punishment, and this works the same way. It can be used but only if you are sure you can apply it systematically, and as soon as you bark. If this is not the case, it will be rather counter-productive.

Counter-conditioning involves preventing a dog from barking by keeping it busy with something else: for example, commanding it to sit so that it has its back to the object of its barking. reaction, and reward it. It is easier to make him obey if he is not too excited by the object that makes him bark. Once he is seated, reward him. Divert his attention from what makes him bark by having him play.

However, this method is not valid for a dog barking to get your attention. This little exercise should be repeated at least twice a day. Give a reward when the dog responds to your command not to bark.

What to avoid.

The electric anti-bark collar:

The electric shocks sent by the collar in the event of barking can cause stress in the dog: depression and anxiety, which can cause behavioral disorders such as aggression or destruction, inhibition, even self-mutilation.

The anti-bark gas collar: 

These collars send a gas (odorless or scented with citronella) under the dog’s nose with each bark. This one makes the dog stop barking in surprise. After a few squirts, the barking should stop, but the collar should be left around the dog’s neck, although in the “Off” position, because contact with it will deter the dog from barking… as long as he remembers what happened last time. Small reminders are to be made as soon as the dog lets go again. Although not painful, this method suppresses all barking, whatever it may be, which is not good for the balance of the dog.

Rewarding the dog when he barks:

Reinforcing a barking dog with cuddles, a massage to calm him down, with petting is certainly confusing human behavior with dog behavior. Reinforcing a barking dog is not necessarily intended as a reward: caresses, speeches, but the dog received attention while barking.

Hitting:

Hitting your barking dog is a bad system, it reinforces the barking even if it is negative reinforcement.

Don’t expect your pet to stop barking at all, he needs to express his emotions and it’s important that he can do so. Without this possibility, he will be able to express any discomfort by other means: aggressiveness, destructive behavior, inhibition, or defecating inside.

My dog ​​barks only when he is alone, is it separation anxiety? 

Yes, separation anxiety is common in many dogs. 

This anxiety can also manifest itself at night when you sleep if you do not sleep with him, or during the day, when you go to work. Loneliness will lead to deep despair in the dog, which is moreover a social animal, having always lived in packs or with humans. So what to do for your dog who barks when he is alone, at night, or even when you leave?

It is important to get him used to consider your absence as normal and no longer associating your presence with games and cuddles on-demand: 

Avoid responding to each of his requests, it’s up to you to go to him to give him some attention.

Don’t let him sleep with you in the same room.

When you go to leave or go to bed, ignore it for the previous 10 minutes. When you come back, also ignore him for a few minutes, you will go cuddle him a little later.

“Play” from home, first for very short times, then longer and longer. If you hear your dog barking, knock sharply on the door and walk away again. On the other hand, each time he has not barked, congratulate him, reward him.

Offer him a toy that delivers treats, or even a chew bone, which will distract his attention.

Put on soft music or the radio, this white noise will also attract his attention and limit barking.

If nothing seems to work, a behaviorist can help you reestablish good habits if the dog is already an adult and you can’t do it on your own.

Dogs are our best friends. And just like human best friends, dogs also share a lot in common with us. While there are a lot of common biological things, they need to be handled a little differently. All the rules that apply on humans, don’t necessarily apply on dogs as well. Both women and female dogs have a menstrual cycle. However, even though there are some biological similarities, there are differences as well. These differences must always be accounted for. Knowing when female dogs will age also helps to understand whether changes occurring in female dogs are normal or due to an illness. However, one must not jump into conclusions and just link menopause with a dog’s age, just like we do with women. Let’s find out more about it.

Do Dogs Have Menopause?

What is the Estrous Cycle in dogs?

Basically, dogs do not go through menopause like women do. In other words, the condition called menopause, which occurs with the end of the production of some hormones in women, does not occur in dogs. The hormones that cause menopause are estrogen and progesterone. In women, the absence of a menstrual cycle for 1 year is considered menopause, and pregnancy does not occur after menopause. In dogs, the situation is handled completely differently.

Female dogs have a cycle just like humans do. The so-called estrous cycle in dogs occurs every 6 to 9 months, depending on the dog’s age, breed, and health. Unneutered female dogs have their vulva swollen during heat and blood comes from their vaginal openings. Although this situation is considered as menstruation in dogs, the process is not like in humans. The menstrual period in dogs lasts between 10 and 27 days. This process is part of the estrous period. The estrous period can last up to 4 weeks in total. The estrous cycle, or estrous time in the reproductive cycle, is the time given to female dogs when they are ready to mate and become pregnant.

Do female dogs go through menopause?

If you just go by the estrous cycle of dogs, you might think that the answer to your question is yes. However, the situation is much different than expected and menopause does not occur in dogs. Unneutered female dogs go into heat once or twice a year for the rest of their lives. As the number of estrous cycles increases in older dogs, the risk of pyometra also increases. Pyometra is a serious condition that can endanger life. When pyometra symptoms are seen in dogs, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian without wasting time. Pyometra is an infection in the uterus, causing vaginal bleeding. This situation can easily be confused with the anger cycle by dog ​​owners.

When do dogs hit menopause?

Some owners of non-neutered dogs may not realize how often their dog is in heat. They may also think that their dog is in menopause when there is no vaginal bleeding for a year. However, older dogs that have not been neutered do not go into heat as often as younger dogs. The time between periods of heat gradually increases, but this does not mean that they have entered menopause. Therefore, there is no definite answer to the question.

Vaginal bleeding in dogs is not just caused by anger or pyometra. Urinary tract infections, bladder stones, bladder cancer, uterine cancer, tumors and other inconspicuous conditions can cause vaginal bleeding. Bleeding can occur especially when urinating or after lying down for a long time.

Estrous in Neutered Dogs

In sterilization procedures, the reproductive system of dogs, especially the ovaries and uterus, is removed. This procedure is called ovariohysterectomy. Spaying is usually done at 6 months of age. In some cases, only the ovaries or only the uterus are removed. However, even after such a procedure, vaginal bleeding does not occur in the estrous cycle. Neutered dogs do not enter the heat period, there is no vaginal bleeding, pregnancy does not develop and pyometra is not seen.

What are the risks associated with unneutered dogs?

Unneutered dogs are at increased risk for certain diseases, but many owners are unaware that not neutering can pose health problems for their dogs. Unneutered dogs are more likely to develop health problems such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and pyometra. These are conditions that can seriously endanger the dog’s health. For this reason, it is recommended that female dogs be neutered. This has nothing to do with dogs hitting menopause, it’s just for their general health and well being.

After a long winter, nice summer heat and sunshine refresh us all. But enjoying the warm weather safely is important for health. For this reason, dogs also need special care in the summer months. In this post, we will talk about some tips that will help keep your lovable puppies safe in the heat. Let’s get started.

Dog Care In Summer

Protect your dog from sunburns

If your dog’s coat is fine, he’s at risk of sunburn, and dogs don’t always seek shade in sunny weather. This increases the risk of sunburn. Even the top of their noses can get sunburned, especially for dogs with sensitive noses, this is very important.

White-haired dogs, short-haired dog breeds, and dogs that have recently had a haircut also tend to be tops for sunburn. In order to protect dogs from the sun’s rays, it is necessary to keep them at home during the hottest hours of the sun. If you wish to protect your dogs from the harmful effects of the sun, you can apply safe high factor sun lotions produced for children to your dog’s ears.

Sun exposure in hot weather can happen to anyone, but it can also happen to dogs. The most vulnerable dogs are very small dogs, older dogs and short-nosed dog breeds. Hot weather can cause extremely rapid breathing in dogs in these sensitive groups, and even a severe collapse caused by the enlargement of the peripheral veins, called collapse, and the collection of blood here. If you see this type of symptom in your dog, we recommend that you take it to the veterinarian immediately. To help your dog fight sunstroke, we recommend that you create enough shade in your garden, have a kennel in the garden, and not give your dog too much exercise when it’s hot outside.

Keep your dog hydrated

Needless to say, you should give your dog plenty of fresh drinking water, especially during the summer months. If you wish, you can also provide your dog with fresh and clean water by acquiring a water dispenser that will make your work easier. You can click on the dark colored area to take a look at the water dispenser types.

Do not leave the canned dog food you use outside in hot weather. Otherwise, it can spoil very quickly and attract flies. Keeping it closed in the refrigerator will solve this problem. As you constantly monitor your pet’s body weight, continue to monitor it during the summer months. For some dogs, eating less dog food and losing weight can create a variety of problems.

Have some summer fun with your dog

On long summer days, your dog will always want to play outside. In these long summer days, there are many ways to enjoy the summer months.

Swimming with Dogs

Most dogs are known to love water. If you have a small children’s pool in your garden, you can have your dog use the pool as a very good way to cope with the heat. Apart from that, large pools or seas are also excellent places for your dog to cool off. A dog life jacket, if your dog is a bit weak at swimming, is good. When you allow your dog to enter the sea or pool, do not neglect it. Make sure your dog can easily get out of the water. In addition, some dogs are afraid of water or just want to play in shallow water. So if your dog seems hesitant or insecure about getting into the water, don’t force it. But if he immediately jumps into the water, the puppy will begin swimming perfectly. Then you can enjoy watching him enjoy this experience. Just remember to watch out for excessive head shaking and ear scratching after immersion in water. This might be an ear infection symptom.

Walking with Dogs

If your dog is fond of walking, go for a lot of walks in the summer. Considering that all dog owners often take their dogs out for a walk during the summer months, it is necessary to consider the possible reactions of your dog or other dogs, their approach to each other. If you want to be in control while performing this walk, using a dog collar will give you the control that will make your job easier. Just be careful that long walks on the rough road can tire your dog’s legs. Try to take short walks with your dog at first and gradually increase your walking distance. Remember to stop to rest and hydrate your dog often.

Key tips to keep dogs safe while outside in the summer

• Give your dog plenty of fresh water.
• When your dog is sleeping outside, make sure it is in the shade.
• Check their paws often. Because pitch or tiny pebbles may be stuck between the floor cushions due to the heat.
• If your dog likes to lie on the grass and exercise in your garden, do not spray the lawn with pesticides.
• Do not forget to get a dog collar with your name and address in case the dogs that like to roam more are lost on hot summer days.

Bathing dogs in the summer

Some of the most common questions asked by dog ​​owners are the convenience of bathing a dog, what should be considered when bathing a dog, and how to bathe dogs. Some dog breeds need to be bathed frequently, while others need to be bathed every six months, or even once a year for some dog breeds kept in gardens. The frequency of bathing your dog depends on the dog’s breed, coat and the environment in which it lives.

Do Dogs Like To Be Bathed?

Most dogs do not like this process until they are used to being bathed. It is their owners who will make them remember this process with good things. When the dog is irritable during the bath, when he exhibits good behavior and movement, you should reward him by giving some dog rewards. Your tone of voice and movements during the bathing process can cause the dog to become irritable. For this reason, you need to be as calm as possible.

The bad behavior you will do while bathing the dog will cause him not to like the bath, which will negatively affect the next bathing process. The better you treat your dog during bathing, the more it will return to you in the next bathing period. While you are accustoming your dog to the bathroom, allowing him to take the bath occasionally and watch the routine work you do will have a positive effect during the dog bath. If you have a puppy, you do not need to bathe it. Although dog cleaning seems appropriate once a month in the summer, extras can be made to cool and not smell. However, it is important for the health of the dog to extend this period further in the spring months. It would be a good choice to not bathe dogs in winter, as it might cause pneumonia.

How Do You Train Dogs to Bathe?

After sharing this information with you, let’s come to the main part. You should not use harsh words to the dog while bathing the dog, and you should not frighten him or make him angry, otherwise, this practice may turn into an ordeal for your dog. When speaking to them, your tone should be calm and reassuring. In other words, when giving commands to them, you need to address and speak the way you like, not the way you speak. You can relax the dog by giving him soft massages to keep him calm in the bathroom. 

Shampoo is very important in the dog washing process. If you use soap or other substances, this can damage its fur structure and skin. The paws are the place where dogs are most sensitive during washing. As water touches their paws, they may want to miss their paws with sudden reflexes. While washing the paws, it should be descended from top to bottom slowly and by massaging. You may experience a negative reaction or behavior by taking the paw suddenly and washing it. The best way to choose a dog shampoo would be to go to the vet. Because each dog breed has different hair and skin structure. Do not use shampoos intended for humans. This can cause skin irritation and hair loss in the dog. 

The temperature of the water is also important when bathing the dog. When bathing the dog, the water temperature should neither be hot nor cold, otherwise the dog may react abruptly. Before you start bathing the dog, preparing your materials will help you and your dog during this application. The availability of necessary materials such as dog shampoo, brush, prizes and towels will shorten the washing time. Before washing the dog, plug the dog’s ear holes with dry cotton to prevent water from getting in. If you have a straight-eared dog, you can skip this step. However, be very careful not to get water in their ears. It will be better for you and your dog to leave the head and face area for last. 

It is necessary to introduce the dog to water and shampoo first and get him used to this situation. Shampoo should not get into the dog’s ears, mouth, nose and eyes during the shampooing process. You need to do the rinsing process carefully and seriously. If the hair of dogs is long and thick, shampoo residue may remain, and you should rinse with plenty of water and carefully to ensure that this does not happen.

After bathing the dog, you can love it with enthusiasm, play games and even give him dog treats. This behavior will make him feel like he’s doing something good and will give you an edge in the next bath. You can dry the dog with a towel or by controlling the temperature setting with drying tools such as a blow dryer. If the dog is afraid of the sound of the blow dryer, you can complete the process by combining it with a towel and dog comb. After the drying process, the dog may remain damp and feel uncomfortable. Instinctively, you may want to dry it by making it sit on the carpet, sofas, grass or soil, we advise you to keep yourself under control.

So those were some key points for dog care in summer. Just be mindful of them and you can have a wonderful summer with your best friend.

The types of cancer seen in dogs can cause many symptoms. Seeing a veterinarian as soon as you notice these symptoms can save your dog’s life. In this post, we will talk about important symptoms that you should notice and act upon, so that you can detect your dog’s cancer at an early stage and save its life. Let’s get started.

Spotting Cancer In Your Dog

How have dogs started developing cancer?

Dogs are one of the first domesticated animals. Since the first day they were domesticated, they have been one of the most loyal friends of mankind. This is certainly a wonderful situation, but the changing living conditions of people are also changing the living conditions of dogs. One of the negative reflections of this situation is the increase in cancer in dogs.

The fact that the living spaces of dogs have moved from rural areas to cities and even to apartments is closely related to increased cancer cases in dogs. In addition to many factors such as inactivity, obesity, smoking near dogs, feeding them with cheap dog foods containing low quality, intense preservatives, sweeteners and coloring also paves the way for cancer in dogs.

We all know more or less how important early diagnosis of cancer is, and for this reason, if we have information about the signs of cancer in dogs and apply to a veterinarian when we sense any negative situation, we can have the chance to save their life.

What are some cancer symptoms in dogs?

Swelling on the body of dogs

There is a belief among people that the bumps that indicate cancer will definitely grow, so dog owners do not suspect that when they see a lump anywhere on their pet’s body, if it is not growing, this symptom may be cancer. However, even if they do not grow, these small bumps on a dog’s body can be a sign of cancer.

Bleeding in any hole of the dog’s body

One of the signs of cancer in dogs is bleeding in any of their holes. Bleeding from the nose, ears, anus, in short, from any part of the body orifices of dogs and their recurring, unexplained bleeding are seen as one of the symptoms of cancer in dogs. 

Unexplained and non-healing wounds in dogs

Although injuries are common especially in naughty dogs, what we want to emphasize here is the wounds that occur for no reason. Moreover, these wounds may be symptoms of skin cancer in dogs that do not heal despite all the necessary treatments.

Limping and difficulty in movement of dogs

Bone cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in dogs. Bone cancer can cause limping in dogs. If you are sure that your dog has not received any blows and you notice that he has started to limp, you should definitely consult a veterinarian.

Eating difficulties in dogs

Another type of cancer encountered in dogs is intraoral tumors. Tumors in your pet’s mouth make it difficult for them to eat. Difficulty in swallowing may also indicate cancer. For this reason, one of the symptoms of cancer seen in dogs is the difficulty in eating food. If your dog seems to have lost its appetite, we recommend that you have it examined by a veterinarian.

Although the above-mentioned symptoms do not directly mean that your dog has cancer, they are among the symptoms of cancer. In order to get rid of the question marks in your mind and not to worry, we recommend that you have your dog examined by a veterinarian regularly. There are symptoms that can occur in common with many diseases, which are; loss of appetite in dogs, weakness in dogs, changes in hair and weight loss in dogs. Even if your dog does not have cancer, such symptoms can be a sign of other diseases. So if your dog shows any of these symptoms, visit the vet immediately. It can go a long way towards saving your dog’s life. Dogs are usually beloved parts of a family and you should be as careful about their health as you are about a person in your family. Curing cancer in dogs has helped in human cancer treatment as well.

We all know that smoking is harmful to human health. In fact, we know that smoking is not only harmful to the health of smokers, but also of passive smokers in the same environment. But did you know that smoking can also harm your pets? In this post, we will find out more about it. Let’s get started.

Smoking’s Impact On Pets

Pets are part of our family, and our lifestyle affects them as well as other family members. This includes smoking. When you smoke, you do serious harm not only to the health of your mother, father, spouse or children, but also to the health of your pets. 

Does smoking harm dogs?

Pets exposed to cigarette smoke have more eye infections, allergies, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases. According to a study conducted at Colorado State University, it has been observed that dogs living in a smoking environment have an increased incidence of nose cancer. Long-nosed dogs are prone to nasal cancer, while short-nosed dogs are usually prone to lung cancer. 

Long-nosed dogs such as Collies, Labradors, Dobermans have more surface area in their nasal passages that they breathe in and trap particles. Toxins and carcinogens in cigarette smoke accumulate in these areas in the noses of dogs, and this causes those with this condition to get nose cancer. Long-nosed dogs living in smoke-filled environments are 250% more likely to develop tumors than other dogs.

Does smoking harm cats?

Because cats living in a smoky environment have short noses, they are more likely to develop lung cancer, just like dogs with short noses. Another disease that smoking increases but is not related to the length of the nose is lymphoma, which can be seen in felines. Toxic particles infiltrating the bodies of cats accumulate in their fur and lymph nodes and harm them. Cats exposed to cigarettes are 2 times more likely to develop lymphoma than other cats. This rate increases the longer the cat lives in a smoky house. In fact, it has been observed that the formation of tumours in the mouths of cats that lick the toxic parts accumulated in their fur.

Does smoking harm birds?

Pet birds are among other creatures affected by a smoking environment. Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory systems to pollutants in the air. This increases the likelihood of their exposure to respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and lung cancer, which they are exposed to due to smoking. In fact, this situation has increased skin, heart, eye and fertility problems in birds.

Can cats and dogs get nicotine poisoning?

While products containing nicotine indirectly poison people’s lives, they have effects that can result in death, while creating different results for pets. Eating cigarette butts by cats or dogs, drinking the water that the butts have fallen into can directly cause nicotine poisoning in your pets. Assuming 15 to 25 mg of nicotine in a cigarette, the amount of concentrated nicotine remaining in a butt is between 4 and 8 mg. For cats and dogs, taking 10 mg/kg of nicotine can end their lives.

Leaving the flavored liquids of electronic cigarettes, which have been used frequently recently, in the middle may cause nicotine poisoning to your pets. In addition, nicotine gums and nicotine patches used to quit smoking also pose a risk to your pets.

Symptoms of nicotine poisoning in cats and dogs

•   Twitches or stroke
•   Saliva flow
•   Constricted pupils
•   Visual and sound hallucinations
•   Rapid heartbeat
•   Vomiting and diarrhea

If your pet is showing these signs and there is a high probability that he has eaten something high in nicotine, we recommend that you have it examined by your veterinarian.

What can smoking pet owners do?

• Take care to smoke outside.
• Use air-filtered vents in your home.
• If you have the smell of cigarettes on you, change it with clean clothes when you come home.
• Wash your hands before touching your dog or cat.
• Don’t leave a full ashtray around.
• Do not leave nicotine products within reach of your pets.

So that was some info on the harmful effects of smoking on your pets. The harmful effects of smoking are very well documented among humans and now you have another reason to quit smoking, it might save your pet’s life.

The Carolina Dog also called the American Dingo exists in both domesticated homes and the wild. In this article, we look at the different features of the American Dingo, their origin story, their peculiar behaviors, and more! 

American Dingo: 7 Majestic Things About The Dog Breed

1. American Dingos have many names:

The Carolina dog, the American Dingo, the Yellow Dog, Dixie Dingo, the Yaller dog, are all names to describe these medium-sized wild dog breeds. 

Even though they have multiple names, they have only one location – they exclusively live primarily in the southeastern United States, especially in isolated stretches of long-leaved pine and cypress swamps. 

Originally a local variety of breed, the Carolina dog was rediscovered living as a wild population, although originally documented in dog publications in the 1920s. American Dingo shows an admixture with Asian dog breeds. 

Based on genetic analysis of the mitochondrial DNA, it can be assumed that the Carolina Dog is a descendant of East Asian dogs who reached North America together with the Native Americans over the Bering Land Bridge. The population has apparently only minimally mixed with dogs brought to America by the Europeans. 

2. American Dingo features: 

Size, height, and weight:

Although they are medium in size; American Dingo range in build from muscular but slender and graceful animals to somewhat stockier animals. Their height ranges from 17 to 24 inches (45–61 cm) and a properly fed Carolina dog is lean to somewhat stockier, healthy, strong, and athletic. Their weight ranges from 30 to 65 pounds (15–30 kg). 

The physique is typical for pariah dogs: long-legged, slim, square building, straight back, close-fitting throat skin, slightly sloping croup like in the dingo, but also the Canaan dog or the Korea Jindo dog. 

Tail:

The tail is usually turned up and often has a hooked fold. This was super distinct during their discovery in the 1970s. 

Ears:

The noticeably elongated fox-like snout and ears are spitz-like. The ears are distinctive and erect, very long and moderately thin, tapering to elegantly pointed tips, and can be individually rotated in the direction of any noise or sound they hear, providing extremely sensitive hearing superpowers. 

Paws:

Dog paws are also graceful but strong. The back center is firm and narrow. The overall build of their paws is relatively large. 

Coat and fur color:

The coat colors are very diverse, from monochrome (mostly deep red-brown, with lighter areas around the mouth and on the underside) to multi-colored in different color structures. 

The coat is generally short and smooth, characteristic of a warm-weather dog. Colors vary and can include fawn, tan, white, buff, reddish ginger, black or piebald with or without white areas on the toes, chest, tail, and muzzle. They can have spots that are brownish, beige, sand-colored, yellow, and orange. Puppies often have a melanistic mask that usually fades when the adult coat arrives. 

Eyes and lips:

The eyes are slanted and almond-shaped and they can vary in color but are usually dark brown or medium to dark orange. 

The area along the edges of the American Dingo’s eyes often (but not always) have a distinctive black “eyeliner” hue which becomes more distinct and exaggerated by the contrast in lighter colored dogs. 

Lips are often black, even in light colored dogs, which make their face more pronounced in contrast. 

3. American Dingo’s origin seems to be all over the place: 

Preliminary studies of the DNA of American Dingo dogs produced interesting results. 

If they were descendants of multiple random crosses of abandoned dogs, their DNA patterns would be well distributed throughout the canine family tree, but they are not. They are located at the base of the tree, where very primitive dogs are found.

37% of the mitochondrial DNA haplotypes of American Dingo are exclusive and related to those of East Asia, others are shared with Chinese or Japanese dogs or are universal, while none is specifically European.

As Native American paintings show accompanying dogs whose appearance looks strikingly like that of the Carolina dog, it is assumed that this is a breed present among human groups prior to the European conquest. This hypothesis is strengthened by the striking resemblance between this breed and the wild dog from Chindo Island or Jindo, in Korea.

4. American Dingo’s behavior: 

Social despite independent personality:

Due to their origins, this Dingo is very shy when there is a lack of socialization. But when he is well brought up he is very friendly, but reserved towards everything foreign. In other words, With humans, they are reserved, cautious and these dogs are evasive with respect to strangers.

American Dingo is also affectionate with those who live together although they limit their search for affection. Rehoming American Dingo has recently become popular and they can make good family pets with adequate socialization. Therefore, the American Dingo is considered adaptable and, despite its wild origins. They can be a lovable pet if you respect their independent personality.

Hunting:

Hunting takes place in a very effective pack formation. When hunting snakes, they use a whip motion that “breaks” the snakes in mid-air. They are also considered to be very flexible and skillful in their movements and are good climbers.

They use the white underside of the tail to mark specific parts once they have located prey. 

Intelligence and motivation: 

Owners should also bring a large portion of canine intelligence with them when getting involved with an American Dingo. They are considered very intelligent, happy, eager to discover, and easy to motivate. These dogs develop a close relationship with their owner and are cuddly, sensitive, and very affectionate within the family. Like many dogs, they observe the facial expressions and gestures of their human pack members very closely and pay just as much attention to the pitch of the voices. As a result, they treat sick and needy people differently than they do with healthy people.

5. American Dingo’s discovery can be traced to I. Lehr Brisbin:

Working in the early 1970s, an ecologist named I. Lehr Brisbin was detecting traces of radioactivity in animals around the Savannah River Nuclear Power Plant, when he became interested in stray dogs (white dogs with brown markings). 

Brisbin initially thought this dog was one of the many strays in the area, but as he spotted more and more of these dogs in traps and in the forest, he began to wonder how many of these dogs there could be in the wild. Soon, he decided to go to the kennel, where surprisingly, he found several similar dogs whose appearance he associated with the Australian dingo. Did you know? Brisbin later found another female dog at an animal shelter and took in other dogs in the years that followed. 

He discovered that there were many more dogs with this same appearance: tall and long bodies, ginger-colored fur with white underparts, tails that are hook-shaped, high erect ears, black eye rims, and prehensile feet. They could not be abandoned domestic dogs that went wild, since they were all of the same phenotypes, did not bark, and had the same vocalization. He then considered that he had discovered an animal that had not been previously described.

6. American Dingo’s birth cycle: 

Sexual maturity is early and they have three annual periods of heat, sometimes four. 

Females dig elaborate burrows, while an alpha female reserves the lower part of the basin. They also dig small holes in the fall. In autumn these dogs also dig “snout holes”, hundreds of small holes that fit exactly on their snouts. The females show this behavior more often than males. These holes are arranged in certain patterns. The reasons for this behavior are still under research. 

The females can be in heat up to three times a year (but the rule is more likely once or twice a year), which in the wild is embedded in seasonal reproductive cycles and leads to a high number of puppies. According to their discoverer Brisbin, this is done to ensure rapid reproduction before diseases such as B. heartworm infestation would strike. 

Some pregnant female American Dingoes dig burrows and give birth to their young there. After the birth or during the gestation period, the mother pushes sand over the excrement with her snout. The pack dynamic was also new to the researchers, puppies are cared for together.

7. Recognition as a breed: 

The American Dingo is not recognized as a breed by the FCI. 

But they are now a registered breed recognized by the American Rare Breed Association  and the United Kennel Club. The UKC has classified them as pariah dogs: specifically Group 3. Sighthound and Pariah Dog. This group also includes, for example, the Basenji and the Thai Ridgeback.

Since 2008, artificial breeding efforts to establish them as a standardized breed (usually capitalized as Carolina Dog) have made some progress, with recognition in two smaller national kennel clubs and acceptance into the breeding program of a major one.

The world loves dogs. They are the most preferred pets in the world. People of all ages love dogs. They aren’t just great as pets, they are also great at tasks like sheep herding and fox hunting. On top of that, some dogs also serve in the military. The US Army has an aptly named K9 unit which consists of dogs that go into combat. As you can see, dogs are really awesome. But unfortunately, there are occasional cases of dogs biting humans as well. If the dog bite is minor and by a small dog, it doesn’t really affect people that much but when someone is bitten by a huge and powerful dog, the consequences can be more extreme. Sometimes, dog bites have resulted in people suffering traumatic injuries, facial disfigurement, and even death. In this post, we will find out what turns our lovable best friends aggressive at times. We will also take a look at some of the breeds that are considered more aggressive than others. Let’s get started.

Most Aggressive Dogs In The World: All You Need To Know

What makes dogs aggressive?

Among dog behaviour problems, aggressiveness is the most frequent. But also, given the large number of people who suffer from dog attacks every year in different parts of the world, it is a phenomenon of great importance for public health.

Aggression is an important characteristic of social behavior in animals, and generally refers to behavior performed to neutralize an individual or a situation perceived as threatening, which is ultimately resolved through combat or defense. Once aggressiveness has been defined, the next important step is to rule out from a veterinary clinical point of view any organic cause that may be causing the aggressive reaction. 

There may be tumors at the central level, hypothyroidism, pain or itching, a lot of organic elements that irritate the animal, as it happens to us when we have discomfort. If there are no organic causes, then other types of explanations for the attack can be sought, be it on people or other animals.

Aggression towards humans can be triggered in different situations. One of them may be a matter of social structure, which was previously called dominance, while now there is more talk of social conflict. The dog occupies a place in the group. When you think you are above the rest of those who make up that group, problems begin to arise. 

Other aggressions can be linked to the moment of play between the person and the dog, especially between puppies that are going through puberty and boys. Sometimes the transition between gambling and aggression is a very small limit, which in combination with the more hormonal influx, sometimes leads to these issues. 

This last situation is one of the reasons why male children are the population group most affected by dog ​​bites, due to the more active form of play, with more gestures, where fights are simulated, compared to which the dog sometimes responds in an aggressive way.

 Another type of situation that can trigger aggression, in this case in females, occurs when the mother is with her puppy and a person tries to take it away. Then there is “redirected” aggression, which occurs when two dogs are fighting and someone is attacked while trying to separate them.

While the list of dog-to-human aggression situations could go on for a bit longer, let’s now turn to dog-to-dog aggression. This usually occurs in environments where many dogs live in the same space. This situation is a headache for the owners.

The consequences of aggressions can vary from very mild to the most serious, which is the death of the person or another animal. There are people who are left with disfigured faces or who may lose a limb. But there are not only the physical consequences, but the psycho-emotional ones, which are even stronger in children. Once a child has a very negative experience with a dog, it can have future consequences or even “generate panic” when facing these animals.

Is Aggression in dogs related to their sex?

From this angle, the work shows that canine males are more involved in aggression episodes (62%) than females. According to the perception of veterinarians, similar percentages were found in aggression events between dogs (54%) and events directed at humans (46%).

This has a simple explanation: sex and aggression in males are linked to a hormone, testosterone, which regulates behavior patterns. In fact, in males that are aggressive, castration is recommended. Meanwhile, in females, the situation changes, and castration is not recommended to control aggressiveness, since it can even generate the opposite effect. 

The females in their reproductive cycle – depending on how many cycles each female has per year – have progesterone flow, an anti-stress hormone, which makes them respond less aggressively.

Which are the most aggressive dog breeds in the world?

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is a medium-sized dog that weighs between 31 and 39 kilograms. The origins of the breed go back to the 19th century in Karlsruhe.

These dogs have served in the military for many years. They don’t like strangers, so they make good watchdogs. They are a very intelligent breed and were the first guide dogs for the blind. They are often used on search and rescue teams and also serve as police and drug dogs.

While they tend to dominate most “aggressive dog breeds” lists, they are usually kind and gentle with children. As long as they are not trained as guard dogs, they aren’t really that aggressive.

Rottweiler

Rottweilers are some of the largest and strongest dogs in the world. They have incredibly powerful jaws and can do serious damage while attacking.

These beasts can weigh between 38.5 kg and 58.9 kg. They are short-haired dogs with a straight, thick coat that is black with rust or mahogany markings.

The Rottweiler is named after the town of Rottweil in Germany. They were first known as the “Rottweiler Metzgerhund” but the name was later shortened to Rottweiler. In the past, they were used, among other things, to herd cattle and to hunt bears. They became popular as guard dogs and worked in the army and police.

They are usually good-natured with children, but because of their size and energy, they are not recommended for families with very young children. Even a friendly, playful gesture from a dog as powerful as a Rottweiler can cause a lot of damage to young children.

Chihuahua

This tiny breed of dog gets its name from its place of origin, the Mexican state of Chihuahua. They are officially the smallest dogs in the world. They are also among the oldest breeds. They belong to the toy group of dogs and reach 1.8 kg to 2.7 kg.

The Chihuahua can come in almost any color, and their coloring can either be solid, spotted, or striped. Chihuahuas are very loyal and devoted to their owners, but they are usually dogs with one or two caretakers. They can be jealous and bite or snap when they get too close to their owner. They are very spirited and are not known to be kid-friendly dogs. Because they don’t like strangers, they often bark and can be good watchdogs.

Don’t let the diminutive stature fool you, these dogs are very aggressive.

Pitbull terrier

These dogs have earned a very bad reputation over the years, and that’s not because of any fault of their own. A lot of dog fighting enthusiasts bred and trained these dogs to be aggressive and brutal fighters.

The Pitbull terrier which participated in numerous dog fights was actually quite large, aggressive and muscular. The breed that has emerged after dog fighting was banned, is much gentler and smaller.

Known as the American pit bull, this newer breed of pitbull is very loyal and protective of its owner and family. They are also known to be very good and patient with children.

If you are unsure about a pitbull’s pedigree, do a pedigree check before selecting him as a family dog. 

Dachshund

These German origin dogs can weigh anywhere between 3.6 kg and 14 kg.

The dachshund comes with long and short hair and can be any color. This breed was primarily used to hunt badgers. They were on the verge of extinction after World War I and are now some of the most popular dogs in the world.

Like most small breeds, the Dachshund is constantly looking for attention and can get extremely aggressive at times. 

If socialized at a young age they can be fine with children, but beware of too much rudeness.

Beware of small pets such as mice, rats, hamsters, as Dachshunds have a strong hunting instinct towards these types of animals.

Siberian husky

The next aggressive breed of dog is the majestic Siberian Husky. These large dogs can weigh between 15.8 kg and 31.5 kg. Their thick fur protects them from extreme cold. 

The Siberian Husky also pulls sleds over long distances in cold climates. They have also performed numerous rescues in the frigid cold.

While huskies tend to appear on most “aggressive dogs” lists, it’s a bit unfair to label them that. They are more territorial than aggressive. They are not the friendliest with other dog breeds, but they are usually very well behaved with kids.

Doberman Pinscher

These smart dogs tend to be quite big and their weight usually ranges from 31.7 kg and 40.8 kg.

They have thick, shiny, short-haired fur and come in red, black, bluish or beige colors.

This breed was developed by a German man named Karl Louis Dobermann He worked as a tax collector and wanted a dog to take with him when he visited the more dangerous areas he went to.

The Doberman Pinscher is a very intelligent breed and was mainly used as a watchdog and for police work.

They have very strong, protective instincts towards their owners, but if raised with strong leadership and good owners, they can get along with children and other dogs as well.

Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier and the Parson Terrier are basically the same breed, but with little differences. While these dogs tend to be small, weighing between 6.3 to 8.1 kg, they can get very aggressive at times. 

These dogs were developed for fox hunting and as a result of that, they have very high energy levels and can get annoyed if they are forced to sit at home for a long time.

Jack Russells are small dogs and can reach 6.3 kg to 8.1 kg.

Their fur can be short-haired, long-haired, or broken. The term “broken” refers to their fur made from both long and short hair. These dogs aren’t best for children as they lack patience.

Dalmatian

These beautiful medium sized dogs come with a short and shiny spotted coat. They can weigh between 20.4 kg and 27.2 kg.

The exact origin of the Dalmatian has not been established. Similar dogs have been found in paintings in Egyptian tombs where they run behind carts. They have been used as carriage dogs to guard passengers and cargo since the late 18th century.

The Dalmatian can coexist with other dogs and needs to be socialized at an early age.

They are very energetic dogs and need a good place to release some of that energy. They also demand a lot of attention from their owners and tend to get aggressive if they don’t receive it.

Which aggressive dog breed is the most dangerous?

Perhaps no one sums up the answer to this question better than Cesar Milan (the Dog Whisperer). According to him, the most dangerous breed of dog is the one that’s bred by a human. 

How a dog behaves is completely dependent on the way it’s raised. Yes, there are some breeds that have higher energy than others but energy doesn’t always mean aggression. A lot of high energy dogs are extremely playful. 

Take the Pitbull’s case for example, it was known as a highly aggressive and dangerous breed (even fatal to humans) for a long time that it was bred for dogfighting. However, as dogfighting started getting hit with the ban hammer, Pitbulls that were raised in normal households, ended up becoming an extremely gentle, kind and loving breed of dogs.

Dogs usually reflect their owner’s personality so if the owner is very aggressive, the dogs will probably start mirroring that and vice versa. The best way to control your dog’s aggression is to give it enough exercise and not raise it in an angry, stressed environment.

Over the course of time, animal lovers have raised this question. Do dogs go to heaven? Or for that matter, do animals go to heaven? Many people have weighed in on this matter, including numerous theologians as well. Many young pet owners, especially ones who are not exposed to death and people passing away, always wonder if their pets will go to heaven after they die. In this post, we will try to find the answer to that question. Of course, the answer can’t be fact based and will mainly consist of speculations and assumptions since there is no way to actually see what happens after death or if there is heaven or hell. Anyway, let’s get started.

Do Dogs Go To Heaven: Yes, No, Maybe?

What did C.S. Lewis say about dogs going to heaven?

The popular author of the fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis was a Christian apologist and used to always say that the heaven-bound journey of a dog was dependent on the dog owner’s relationship with God. In a way, C.S. Lewis basically insisted that if the dogs belonged to devout Christian owners, they would go to heaven, otherwise they wouldn’t. 

He said: “The theory I am suggesting… makes God the centre of the universe and man the subordinate centre of terrestrial nature: the beasts are not coordinated with man, but subordinate to him, and their destiny is through and through related to his. And the derivative immortality suggested for them is not a mere amende or compensation: It is part and parcel of the new heaven and new earth, organically related to the whole suffering process of the world’s fall and redemption.”

Do dogs go to heaven just like humans: a Christian perspective

You have to be careful when you talk about dogs going to heaven. We don’t even know what it will be like for us. But this is a very interesting question, which goes far beyond the simple fate of animals after they die. Let’s take a look at the place of animals today with us. 

The interaction between humans and animals is very complex, very ancient and has been of great help to humans, to work in the fields, to feed us, to clothe us, to take care of us. Animals are indeed the first to test drugs that will one day cure us. Finally, our pets are very important, especially at both ends of life: they are precious for the education of children and for the companionship of the elderly. 

They even play a therapeutic role in certain pathologies. But, this is only one of the modalities of the link that we have with the animal kingdom, which structures a large part of our existence. All these links of consumption, companionship, help at work, etc. will not disappear overnight when we pass through the world. Because basically what will remain in the world if not links? Everything we know will be gone one day. On the other hand, the links that we will have forged will remain. We can therefore think that from this point of view, the multiple links that we have forged with animals will also remain.

How are dogs linked to humans?

The question arises in the same way for links with humans. There are people with whom we are not close and with whom we have no connivance, or sometimes even who have hurt us. How will these links mutate, be transfigured in the world? The question concerns everyone and everything. There is a specificity in urban, Western societies, which Pope Francis often denounces: loneliness, which is sometimes wanted, but which is often suffered.

Many people have claimed that having a dog was the only way to remember that they themselves were alive. And there we come up against another question which is the border between man and animal. In our society, it is contested on two points: the human-animal border and humanity increased with post-humanism. Christianity positions humanity in its own way, especially with Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si: we are inseparable from Creation, but we are not like spiders or pebbles.

Do dogs have a similar way to heaven as humans?

In terms of Christianity, when we speak of the salvation that Christ brings, it is not only a question of the salvation of humans, but of the salvation of Creation. How will this manifest itself? 

The Scriptures speak a lot about animals: the serpent of Genesis which deceives us and leads us to sin, the birds of the sky to which Christ invites us to be like … Does this mean that we are deeply linked, in good as in good? evil, to animals?

Animals are not endowed with a conscience that allows them to perform free acts. One could determine humanity by its capacity to lie, which the young child acquires very early. But it is true that we have a complex bond with animals which goes as far as undue exploitation and pressure, and can constitute a form of sin.

What does the Christian parable of being like the “birds in the air” mean?

It’s a parable that simply means that our life is given to us without our having to earn it. Life is a free gift, which we have to pass on for free. And it is given to all living.

There are links between all living things, including plants, which are certainly also associated with the new world that we do not know. Because we also have an obvious interaction with the plant kingdom, not only to feed and dress us, but also to inspire us. 

See how nature, landscapes, trees, flowers are for us multiple sources of inspiration: scientific, because deciphering the functioning of a plant helps us understand many other things, poetic, religious. In the Psalms, animals and plants are an object of meditation on our own destiny and on our responsibility as human beings, which is unique.

If Christianity talks about salvation for the entire world, can dogs get it too?

If you take a look into the stories of the Bible, the story of Noah’s ark says something very powerful about this, it speaks of solidarity between all living things, even the most dreadful. The strength of Genesis is not historical, but political: it affirms that there is only one human race for example. And she also says that there is solidarity between all forms of life.

Can dogs choose salvation the way humans can?

In Christian terms, because we are free, we have a very great responsibility, which is proper to us, and which gives all its greatness to the human vocation, within a Creation that God wants and that he wants good. So if you take the Christian point of view, dogs can definitely go to heaven. How can creatures with such pure hearts not?

Do dogs go to heaven: A story from the Hindu perspective

In the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira, along with his four brothers and Draupadi, proceeded towards the Himalayas. Yudhishthira’s pet dog also went with these people. Nakul and Sahdev many times drove that dog out of the way and asked to return to Hastinapur but that dog did not return to Hastinapur. Later Yudhishthira asked Nakula and Sahadeva not to drive him away. This dog was a great devotee of Yudhishthira and always helped him.

Keep in mind, this was after the big battle between the Pandavas and Kauravas and they had finished their time on Earth. Draupadi and the Pandavas left their bodies. During the journey, the Pandavas crossed many pilgrimage sites, mountains, deserts and forests and started reaching near the Himalayas. During this, gradually Yudhishthira’s brother along with Draupadi started falling unconscious on the way and died. Yudhishthira was saddened to leave with his brothers. During this, the dog did not leave Yudhishthira’s side.

An argument broke out between Yudhishthira and Indra When Yudhishthira reached the sandy ground after crossing the Sumeru mountain and the Himalayas, suddenly the king of heaven Indra appeared there. He told Yudhishthira that he had come to take him to heaven. Yudhishthira asked his four brothers and Draupadi to be alive. On this Indra told that he had already reached heaven after giving up all the bodies and now it is his turn to go to heaven.

Yudhishthira requested Indra to take the dog to heaven as well, but Indra refused. On this a debate broke out between Yudhishthira and Indra. Yudhishthira said that he had left everything behind. During this journey, he had to deal with difficult conditions. All the brothers including Arjuna and Draupadi also left him on the journey, but this dog did not abandon him throughout his last journey as well.

Yamraj had to intervene. Yudhishthira said that without taking it, I can not go to heaven. I cannot be a partaker of sin. He is my supreme devotee and I will not leave him alone. Despite Indra’s explanation, Yudhishthira remained adamant and asked Indra to return to heaven. To stop the argument between Indra and Yudhishthira, Yamraj, who was with Yudhishthira in the disguise of a dog, came in his true form.

Dharmaraja and Pandavas reached heaven, Yamraj said that Dharmaraja, I was not ignorant of your truthfulness, but today I have also become a witness to your faithfulness and steadfastness in the observance of Dharma. Yamraj said that you are truly Dharmaraja and you will go to heaven bodily. Thus Yamraj ended the ongoing debate between Indra and Yudhishthira.

So you can see, even cultures that were thousands of miles apart and developed at different points in time, believed that dogs can go to heaven.

The Bulldog or Old English Bulldog is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world. The wonderful dog is native to the United Kingdom and is widely believed to be a result of breeding Maltese Bulldogs with Old Mastiffs. The Old English Bulldogs have had a brutal history. They were used extensively for dogfights and people used to bet large sums of money. This brutal practice was banned in 1835. Although Old English  Bulldogs might appear muscular and intimidating at times, the truth is that they are very safe, brave, lively, affectionate, noble, kind, and calm dogs. It all depends on the training that is imparted from its puppy stage. A well trained Old English Bulldog is an excellent companion animal. In this post, we will find more about the Old English Bulldog and if you are planning to get one for yourself, this post should serve as a good starting point for you. Let’s go.

Old English Bulldog: All You Need To Know

Why does the Old English Bulldog have its peculiar appearance?

Other breeds are derived from the Bulldog, such as the bull terrier and bullmastiff. Currently, this dog has a very different appearance from its beginnings after being crossed with dogs such as the pug, which is why its muzzle is flattened.

What are some characteristics of the Old English Bulldog?

The Old English Bulldog has a very varied appearance and a lot of importance is placed on its character. This dog is currently part of canine beauty shows and stands out for its intelligence and cleanliness, and its relationship with children is very good.

These are some of its physical features:

Weight: approximately 25 Kg.

Height: between 30 and 40 cm.

Head: large in proportion to its body.

Muzzle: short with folds above the nose.

Eyes:  black, round and large

Nose: black.

Coat: short, smooth and elegant.

Coat color: red, beige, white, brindle and various shades of these.

Ears: short and pulled back.

Tail: short or docked.

How is the temperament of the Old English Bulldogs?

The Old English Bulldog adapts easily to living with other pets, since it is not usually conflictive. The English Bulldog is a dog of moderate temperament and very sweet, but at the same time, they can be incredibly playful and stubborn dogs. 

Old English Bulldogs are a champion of mischief that often make their owners laugh, and if you add to that their friendly nature, you will understand why Old English Bulldogs are considered such a popular pet. 

They love that you pay attention to them and if they don’t sleep, they will follow you home. While they are generally friendly with all people and other animals, they especially like children. The English Bulldog’s patience for children is almost unmatched. It’s a great breed to have if you have children

How long do Old English Bulldogs live?

Canines of this breed usually live between 10 and 12 years. It is a healthy dog, as long as it receives the necessary care, it is prone to some diseases such as cherry eye, entropion, ectropion, elbow dysplasia, patellar, hyperthermia and obesity. Keep them moderately active and don’t overfeed them, and your dear Old English Bulldog should be just fine. 

How to take care of the Old English Bulldog?

It is necessary to provide your Old English Bulldog with a balanced diet to prevent it from being overweight or obese.

Take your dog periodically to veterinary consultations for a general check-up and thus rule out possible health complications, also remember to have all his vaccinations up to date.

Take your Old English Bulldog out for a daily walk, physical activity is a fundamental factor in the health of every dog, but avoid participating in exhaustive exercises when there are very humid or very hot weather conditions.

It is recommended to brush an Old English Bulldog’s coat two or three times a week, it is something they enjoy. They are not a particularly furry breed so they won’t fill your house up with hair.

Clean the Old English Bulldog’s cute wrinkles regularly (1 or 2 times a week), this can be done with a soaked and soapy piece of soft cotton cloth, rinse and dry thoroughly to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Bathe it every 3 or 4 weeks to prevent fleas, mites and fungi, use a shampoo that does not alter the pH of its skin.

When you go to bathe an Old English Bulldog, use cotton to cover its ears and prevent water from entering.

Due to its origins, this dog is often very “biting”, especially during its young age, so try to provide an artifact or toy with which it can keep entertained.

Old English Bulldog: Trivia

• It is likely that the name “Bulldog” originated from a deformation of the name Band dog or “hardened dog.”
• The Old English Bulldog is considered a “psychoanalyst” dog because it tends to observe people’s behavior with concentration.
• Today it is considered one of the symbols of England.
• Dogs of this breed are often classified as “lazy” since physical activity is not their predilection.
• Because of their massive head size, Old English Bulldogs usually require a C section at birth.
• There are two other types of Bulldog that are the French and the American.

How to train Old English Bulldogs?

Its good-natured temperament makes the Old English Bulldog a great and friendly pet to have. However, with proper and consistent training, even the friendly bulldog can be tamed to bark when something suspicious is present, and for the vast majority of people it is sufficient. 

The laid-back nature and low-activity lifestyle make the English Bulldog the perfect breed for those who live in the city or those whose lifestyle is laid-back and less active. As we mentioned, this breed can be trained to bark if necessary, but just how smart and trainable are they? They are certainly capable of learning to behave at home and learn new commands, however they cannot really learn to perform difficult obedience commands or exercises. 

Unlike easy-to-train breeds like the German Shepherd or Poodle, the English Bulldog does not feel the need to please its owners. On the other hand, these dogs are selectively intelligent and certainly very happy to please themselves. For example, if they have reason to believe that obeying orders will give them what they want, like their favorite delicacies, for example, they can perform amazingly. 

So it can be said that these independent dogs are not trainable, but the owner must be a bit more creative with them than with many other breeds. An approach based on positive reinforcement will generally work best with a stubborn and strong-willed breed, but consistent and calm leadership is still important for your dog. The Bulldog needs guidance and direction from his owners, but when it comes to more obedience work and training, a small bribe will go a long way. 

The English Bulldog is a very calm, low-energy breed that doesn’t require a lot of exercise, making it the perfect dog for anyone who loves a laid-back lifestyle. However, the English Bulldog enjoys activities such as a relaxed ball game with its owner or a leisurely walk. To satisfy your love of entertainment and games, a few walks and games throughout the day are definitely enough. 

A great way to entertain your English Bulldog is to offer him a selection of different toys. This is especially useful if you need to leave the dog home alone for a few hours. Different specially designed intelligence toys can be tried to keep dogs busy. For example, a maze where you hide a dog treat or a piece of dog food that the bulldog needs to find. There are bulldogs that love water but it is very important to be careful near swimming pools and water sources since the bulldog cannot swim in deep water and it can easily drown.