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Dog friendly game: Hide & Seek

Here’s how you can play: Have your dog sit in a stay position

Dog friendly game: Treat Dispensing Toy

Treat dispensers can be given to keep your dog calm when you are gone. If you have a dog who is usually destructive when you leave due to separation anxiety, a treat dispenser might be a great way to help relieve that anxiety

Behaviour

Dog Park Rules: Do's and Don'ts

When you go to a dog park the next time, make sure you abide by all of these dos and don'ts. Everyone will have a positive, secure, and pleasurable time at the dog park if these guidelines are followed.

Play

Dog friendly game: Find It

Nose work games will help them focus on smells. To teach your dog to use their nose instead of visuals.

Dog friendly game: Down Command

Looking for a game to play with your buddy in your free time? sploot has your back! Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? If you want a well-mannered dog, teaching him to lie down is a must. Teaching your dog to lie down can help you

General

Hoomans of sploot #1

Welcome to the first edition of the Hoomans of sploot series. Let's start by telling you a little bit about how this started. In an effort to recognise pet parents who're doing an amazing job we decided to speak to a few members of the sploot community. Little did we

Summer

Harsh Summer: How To Tackle Decreased Appetite In Dogs?

The summer heat has made headlines around the country, with triple-digit temperatures raising fears about agriculture, droughts, and even heat sickness. However, one group has been overlooked: pets. Dogs are particularly vulnerable since they spend more time outside than other pets. Heat has a number of strange effects on dogs,

Grooming

Shedding Season: How To Tackle It & Keep Your Dog Happy!

Ever tired of your dog’s hair flying around the house or stuck to your clothes all over? Shedding season can be tough – but there’s nothing to be worried about. Take comfort in the fact that it happens with all dogs and it’s natural! Shedding is, in

Adoption

Dog-proofing Your Home Before Getting A New Dog

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to enter the wonderful, if not always hectic, world of dog ownership – Now comes dog-proofing! You’ve undoubtedly done your homework and have a good idea of how to care for your new dog. Since your dog will spend a large

Behaviour

Understanding Dog's Body Language

By – Malvika, Anvis Inc. Haven’t we all wondered what our dogs are thinking? Or many times wondered if they love us as much as we love them? Well, we certainly are guilty of these thoughts, but we believe we do understand what our dogs are trying to tell

Adoption

Busting dog adoption myths

Getting a dog can completely change your life, and for good. At the same time, it is important that the dog’s life also changes for good. Whereas there are so many options to get a dog from, adopting them can make a huge difference. What stops us are the

Behaviour

Do Dogs Really Have Unique Personalities?

Personality makes people more interesting. It’s also one of the key factors that help distinguish one person from another. The same can be said about dog personalities. When you go to a park filled with walking or resting doggos, you can immediately see the differences between each of

Behaviour

Why Is My Dog Clingy?

Having an affectionate dog is probably one of the many dreams of a fur mom or dad. Who doesn’t want a pooch that loves to cuddle, especially during leisure hours? However, what happens if you have a dog that’s too clingy or affectionate? What would you do if

Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Vomit?

Seeing your dog puke isn’t a pretty sight. Seeing your dog eating their vomit afterwards is much more shocking. But before you scrub the floor (and their mouths clean), let’s dive into how dogs puking, and then eating said puke can be a normal behavior. Have questions

Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Sigh?

You might have seen your dog sigh right after lying down and putting his/her head on his/her paws. Is this a sign of sadness? Discontentment, maybe? Is your dog disappointed? Should you be worried when you see your dog breath heavily and give you that droopy eye look?

Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Howl?

Thanks to superstitious beliefs and horror films, a lot of people are creeped out by the sound of dogs howling. When dogs howl, most people think that it’s triggered by a sinister otherworldly being. In fact, in many Asian countries, howling is seen as a bad omen. In India,

Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Look At Me When He's Pooping?

Have you ever noticed your dog gazing into your eyes while he/she is taking a dump? If your answer is yes, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Thousands of pawrents out there can relate to your situation. Why do dogs look at their hoomans when

Health

What is Deworming and Why is it Important For My Dog?

Why Should I Care About Deworming My Dog? Dogs explore by sniffing, and taking a lick at anything in their paths. Because of this, they’re bound to pick up parasites. According to Pet WebMD, since they socialize and interact with the things around them with their mouths, they can

Grooming

Why Does My Dog Smell So Bad?

Dog Odor Remedies – Lose the Smell, Keep the Pup A lot of pet owners struggle with foul dog odor. While you may love your fur baby to bits, it’s quite impossible to bear with any nauseating scent that comes from his/her body. Fortunately, there are numerous

Health

Kennel Cough in Dogs | Symptoms and Treatment

What’s the Score on Kennel Cough? Ever wondered how kennel cough got its name? It’s origins come from how infected dogs in a kennel can quickly infect any other dog inside it. Kennel cough is found around the world, and as per PetMD – is known to infect

Behaviour

Why is My Dog Licking Me?

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Licking Me Humans tend to make use of body language to express all sorts of things. For example, when a person feels anxious, he/she might start biting his/her nails. Some folks tend to tap their feet while they wait for someone or

Health

Distemper in Dogs

Dissecting Distemper: Your Guide to Canine Distemper If you’re up to date on your dog’s vaccinations, canine distemper might be something that’s mentioned by your vet. Vets consider the vaccination for canine distemper to be a “core vaccination”, along with rabies, parvovirus, and canine adenovirus vaccines. As

Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Hump? How to Stop It

It’s a sunny day so you decide to take your dog for a walk. Everything is going quite well until your dog starts humping your leg. You start getting weird looks from people passing by, but your pup simply won’t stop. A lot of fur parents mostly

Health

Dog Vaccination Schedule : Rabies and Others

Do I Really Have to Get My Dog Vaccinated? Owning a dog brings a lot of love and joy in your life, but it also brings a huge commitment! Aside from proper food, shelter, and attention, vaccines for dogs are something you should also look into. While going to the

Behaviour

My Dog Won't Stop Barking - What Should I Do?

Barking is a natural dog behaviour. Your fur buddy uses it to communicate with you as well as other dogs around him/her. Hence, you should expect your dog to bark at least a few times a day especially if he/she feels a bit agitated. Barking only becomes a