Orange City Animal Lovers

Children are naturally compassionate and I firmly believe that every child should have a dog as a companion. If you and your family don't have a dog, then chances are that children in your house haven't had much exposure to dogs.  It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure that children follow certain rules and are well prepared for the arrival of the new family member. Dog is not a toy - Children must learn how to behave around a dog, and how to handle one properly, particularly if its a pup. A dog is not a toy. Children must be gentle , and not too rowdy to begin with, until your dog is used to them.  Adult Supervision - Always make sure there's an adult around to supervise when children are playing with your new dog. You will then be assured of everyone's safety and enjoyment until you are confident they are all consistently doing the right thing. Train your dog - You are the best trainer for your dog. A 15-year old friend of mine looked up vid...

This is an extract from one of the series of articles of Dr.Kailash Marwah that have appeared in newspapers in Nagpur. Dogs have been companion to man since ages. As a matter of fact, wherever civilization has been recorded, the presence of dog has always been felt.It has been hypothesized that dogs may have originated in both hemispheres and has been domesticated in at least three separate places.In the northern hemisphere, the wolves and coyotes closely resembled the dog that attached themselves to man. In the southern hemisphere, the jackal and dingo likewise resemble many breeds of domestic dogs. ....By virtue of his superiority in scent, hearing and selfless love,the dog has become a sentry, a spy, a guide and to beat it all, a healer. He is dumb but full of expression as a companion for all ages.There is no parallel for him in the entire animal kingdom. Yet what do most of the dogs get - chained most of the time, confined for long hours and at best, two square meals. Is that what...