Bowl Of Fun
It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game. All animals evolved to acquire their food through activity, whether hunting, scavenging, or foraging. No animal evolved waking up to a full food bowl! Increasingly, pets who...
Creating the loving and respectful relationship between children and dogs
By Dr Daphne Ang BVSc (Hons), BPharm, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), Licenced Family Paws Educator, Clinical Resident, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Fear Free and Low-Stress handling practitioner Email: daphne.ang@beecroft.com.sg Ever so often, we read in the news that yet another...
How to Avoid Dog Bites
Most dog bites can be avoided by paying attention to what a dog tells us. Dogs, like people, communicate all the time. Understanding their signals is crucial. It’s not just about what the owner says; it’s about the dog’s consent....
Empowering Your Pet: Enhancing Agency for a Happier, Healthier Life
If you want to make your dog as happy and healthy as possible, one crucial thing to consider is their sense of agency. Agency means the ability to make choices, control their surroundings, and feel like they’re in charge. We...
How To Train A Happier, More Optimistic Dog
The tide is turning towards positive reinforcement – here’s why Dogs trained using compulsion and punishment have been shown to have higher stress levels compared to dogs trained using reward-based methods. If your dog is struggling with a behavioural issue,...
In memory of Basil 2009 – 2023
I first came across Basil (then called Sparky) on a Facebook post in November 2018. His previous owner had died, and her son had reluctantly taken him in. Despite his best efforts, he had been unable to find him a...
New Educational Campaign
Chained Dog Awareness Singapore (CDAS), with the support of the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), has launched a new educational campaign aimed at inspiring a fresh perspective on how we interact with pets. The campaign’s primary goal is to provide...
Effects of Dog Confinement
Chaining dogs is a common practice where a dog is confined with a tether secured to a stationary object, such as a dog house or a stake in the ground (Earth & Animal Advocates, 2023). Confining dogs, on the other...
International Animal Welfare Laws
As pet ownership becomes increasingly popular in many parts of our world, so do the interest and concerns of experts, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and members of the public about the welfare of companion dogs. Over the past decades, responsible treatment...
Why It’s Important to Let Your Dog Be a Dog
As responsible pawrents, we should all want the best life for our dogs. That, however, means more than just providing with the basics like food, water, and shelter. Fret not – it does not take much to improve the quality...