Welcoming your first dog into your family can be quite exciting as well as daunting at the same time. You would like your companion to be friendly, relaxed in the evenings, and not turn your place upside down as you get used to your new family member. Choosing the right breed is important, and seeking…

It is hard not to love a Golden Retriever pup. The cuddly eyes, the wagging tail and the constant affection make this breed a popular dog among Indian families. However, for a healthy Golden, a lot goes into raising the puppy; proper nutrition, training and grooming should start from the first week. Here is a…

This is the period of lights, sweets and family for the majority of people. For the vast majority of dogs, it means that it is the most stressful week of the whole year because of unexpected noise, flashes of light and smoke. Fortunately, almost all stress could be prevented with just a little preparation, and…

Ask any dog lover to name a perfect family dog and you will almost always hear one of two answers: the Labrador or the Golden Retriever. Both are friendly, loyal and loved across India. On the surface they even look alike, which makes choosing between them harder. The good news is that there is no…

For many dog parents, the hardest part of planning a holiday is not the booking or the packing. It is deciding who will take care of the dog. Relatives are not always available, friends may not know your dog’s routine, and leaving a pet alone at home is never an option. That is where professional…

Buying a puppy should be a joyful experience, but a lot of misinformation floats around. Some of it comes from well-meaning friends, and some from sellers who benefit when buyers don’t know better. The result is families who bring home sick, underage or badly bred puppies. Here are the most common myths, and the facts…

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but the cutest face in the litter is not always the right match for your home. Mumbai has its own challenges: compact apartments, humid summers, long monsoons and busy work schedules. A breed that thrives in a bungalow with a garden may struggle in a 2BHK on the fifth…

Bringing a puppy home is one of the happiest decisions a family can make. It is also one of the easiest to get wrong. Across India, puppies are sold through unlicensed breeders, roadside sellers and online listings with no accountability. Many of these puppies are sick, underage or bred in poor conditions. That is why…