Originally posted on Dog Food Matters:
The last two posts have highlighted my worry of a potential surge in medical problems in dogs caused by improperly formulated homemade dog food. My concern in writing the articles was that the various strategies of those feeding homemade were based on assumptions that would necessarily lead to unbalanced…
Help, Please! Dash is lost. We were hiking home on Sir Cecil’s Ride and two unleashed dogs attacked him. Dash ran away and jerked the leash out of my hand. I ran after him, but couldn’t catch up to him and he disappeared. I spent a few hours looking for him and then I went…
Following the huge success of HKDR’s previous two years’ themed Gala Dinner fundraising events (Viva Paws Vegas and The Dogfather), we move into a different era for this year’s Saturdog Night Fever, one of tight satin shirts, flares and funky hairdo’s. To the background beat of the Bee Gees’ best known hits, guests can enjoy pre-dinner…
Hong Kong Dog Rescue will be holding our “Bark Park Fun Day” on 21st September at Central Harbourfront Event Space! Please come and join our eight exciting competitions for your dogs and let your dog show their talent ! Competitions: 1) Best Veteran (Dogs aged 10+) 2) Best Stay 3) Best Kid Dog Handler (Under…
Animals Asia’s Dr Dog is an innovative animal-assisted therapy programme that provides people in need with what they need most – a best friend. The programme is also changing the way people feel about dogs. In China, where we focus our work, Dr Dog is challenging beliefs and changing lives for animals. As more people…
Taken from Hong Kong Police Force. In 1949 when it became apparent that dogs would be useful in policing the Border Area. Four Alsatian patrol dogs were purchased and a civilian trainer recruited. These dogs were used solely in the New Territories, and were kennelled in Fan Gardens located at the old New Territories Police…
Yesterday we had a HKDR warning about suspected cases of Leptospirosis with dogs that had been walked around Peak or the Pik Shan Path trail. Here’s a deeper look at Leptospirosis and its symptoms. Leptospirosis is a bacteria-like organism that is usually spread by rat urine. Rats live in the bushy areas around The Peak and…
In the story of how the dog came in from the cold and onto our sofas, we tend to give ourselves a little too much credit. The most common assumption is that some hunter-gatherer with a soft spot for cuteness found some wolf puppies and adopted them. Over time, these tamed wolves would have shown their prowess at hunting,…
The Hong Kong Therapy Dog Association was established in 2014 and is the first non-profit making therapy dog services organization. Our principle is to develop a therapy dog registration system, outline a set of comprehensive and effective trainings to empower both volunteers and dogs to participate in therapy dog services. Leaded by our Professional Social…
The Hong Kong AFCD has organized a dog training course which is available on 5 October and 19 October 2014. These practical lessons must be preceded by a theoretical lesson held in Jordan on 28 September, where you can bring one friend or relative to attend. Go here for more information and to apply.
Mylo in HK! 