Zorba, India's first dog to be deployed for tracking down poachers, has died of old age in Guwahati. He served mostly in the Kaziranga National Park from 2012 till his retirement and assisted authorities to nab people involved in rhino poaching.

He was also deployed in other national parks on several occasions.

India's first dog squad for wildlife crimes was set up in Assam under the initiative of the biodiversity organisation 'Aaranyak' in 2011.

KCI or the Kennel Club of India is a professional body that maintains Dog breed standards and organizes championship dog shows in India.  

KCI-affiliated clubs have an inspection process for the litter. Litter registration must be within 120 days from the date of birth of the puppies. The breeder should be registered with the Animal Welfare Board of the states they operate in. It is easy to register pups if their parents are already registered with the Kennel Club of India (KCI). Puppies with unregistered parents are certified as “Registration with Unknown Pedigree”.

Listen to this episode as we discuss how to register your puppy with KCI.

We request you to adopt, don’t shop as there are hundreds of loyal loving dogs awaiting a family like yours. Dogs are pure love, unadulterated by biases of breeds.

The healthy microbes in our dogs' digestive systems perform many critical tasks like absorbing nutrients and helping prevent illness by supporting the immune systems. Stress, dietary changes, allergies or antibiotic use can disrupt this important microbial balance and lead to health issues. Dog probiotics can improve your dog’s digestion and overall health. They can also help prevent gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhoea, constipation, and bloating.

You want to keep your pet healthy and happy and would do anything to ensure that. From daily exercise, vet, and vaccinations to a healthy diet. Add to that probiotic for that additional guard against tummy troubles, it is as good for your pets as for you.

A dog’s nose is like his superpower. The part of a dog’s brain that analyzes smells is about 40 times bigger than humans! 

A runny nose in dogs can signal serious problems. Sometimes, a runny nose is a symptom of an easy-to-treat issue such as seasonal allergies. Other times, it’s a sign of a condition that needs veterinarian attention. A runny nose in puppies can be because of a serious condition called distemper. While puppies and younger dogs are able to overcome it, it’s important to ensure that when you get a new puppy they’ve had their full set of vaccines—which will include the puppy distemper vaccine.

Dogs, more than any other type of pet, are social animals. They crave human company and interaction; after all, they have been our companions for at least 15,000 years.

Do we, as dog owners, give our pets the companionship they need?

Dogs are social animals who crave company, so leaving them at home alone isn’t ideal. They’re adaptable creatures, though, so you can trust them to be okay while you’re away for a relatively short length of time. Still, it’s always a good idea to check in on your dog or give them a call during your trip or workday.

In this episode, we discuss handy tips to keep your dog less lonely when you go out. 

See also: How dogs became our best friends

Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel — the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, posing unique risks for dogs. From increased exposure to ticks and mosquitoes to sunburn, all sorts of things can go wrong for your dog in summer. 

Please keep the following safety concerns in mind as the temperature rises, and follow our tips for summer safety for dogs.

Written and directed by Kiranraj K and produced by Paramvah Studios, 777 Charlie illustrates a beautiful and loving relationship between a loner with antisocial tendencies whose life turns for the better when a lively pup enters his life. The movie dabbles across adventure, comedy and drama genres but at the very core remains an emotional tour de force helmed by the labrador and Rakshit Shetty as Dharma. Sangeetha Sringeri and Bobby Simha among other cast members play their parts to finesse. 

The Kannada language film has been dubbed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. It has quickly raked up the rankings and we can easily say that 777 Charlie is one of the better dog movies made in India.

In recent years, organizations all over the world have looked to train dogs to detect medical conditions in humans. Numerous studies have shown that trained dogs can detect many kinds of disease — including lung, breast, ovarian, bladder, and prostate cancers, and possibly Covid-19 — simply through smell.

The human body apparently gives off a distinct odour as a result of specific chemicals being released into the bloodstream before or perhaps during a seizure or heart attack. Your dog can smell and associate this change of your normal smell and understand you are in impending danger.

Can dogs detect health problems in humans? 

A dog is lined up to become a superhero for the environment in Santiago, Chile. What’s the job?

Sam, a four-legged superhero, works to keep the parks in the Chilean capital clean and green. The clever border collie who regularly walks in Santiago’s metropolitan park with his owner has become a well-known creature, wearing the green cloak in the comics used as an educational guide. 

Hero dog in Chile helps keep the park clean 

See also: Matapacos, the stray dog who became the face of Chile’s student revolution.

'A Dog's Purpose', the surprisingly existential pup movie adapted from the 2010 novel written by W. Bruce Cameron, chronicles a dog's journey through four lives via reincarnation and how he looks for his purpose through each.

Lasse Hallström (director of 'Hachi, a dog's tale' and 'My life as a dog') weaves human emotion into a compelling film to remind you of the best times you had with your pet. It poignantly illustrates how much we need the love, affection and companionship of our furry friends. 

See Also: Best movies for animal lovers