March 2025
In ancient times, people bred a now extinct breed called the Wooly Dog for their fur. They were sheared like sheep because their fur was easy to weave.
Trying to get your dog to pay more attention to what you want them to do? A study at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna revealed that staring at an object or pointing at it are 'useful' tactics.
Dogs can be right or left-handed (or pawed). If they are sitting still, see which paw they lead with most often. Repeat and see if there is a pattern.
In Australia, there has been a debate about which breed makes a better working or muster dog, Australian Border Collies or Australian Kelpies. While both breeds have positive attributes as working dogs on a farm, many agree Border Collies make better pets and Kelpies are more serious.
Dogs know the difference between an hour and five hours and if conditioned they can predict future events, such as a regular walk time.