Animal Welfare
I want to get rid of the stray dogs
be killed or shifted out of their locality and no NGO (non-
government organisation) will help you in this matter.
I stay in the suburbs where there are many stray dogs.
However, an NGO can sterilise the dogs (this will help great-
Recently, one of them attacked my dog and bit him badly. He
ly in reducing their territorial and aggressive behaviour) and
was in a lot of pain and in severe shock for days after.
vaccinate them. You could also try befriending the dogs by
Because of this I cannot take my dog out for a walk anymore.
feeding them biscuits - this can help reduce their territorial
When I complained to a local NGO, they refused to help.
behaviour. You could also carry a stick and wave it at the
The dogs are aggressive and have become a nuisance. Please
dogs or beat it on the ground to scare them away – please
tell me how to get them removed.
do not fling it at the dogs.
I empathise with you on this problem, but I am afraid that I
cannot help you with what you wish. Stray dogs are an inte-
gral part of our community and as per the Animal Birth
Control programme and the High Court ruling, they cannot
Kennelling
fashion
Will my dog get depressed
one. If your dog likes the company
How do I keep the coat on my
of other dogs, choose a place where
in a kennel? he can make new friends and have
dog’s back?
I have a three year old Pekingese
some fun too while you are away.
My Lhasa Apso is the handsomest little boy around.
and after a very long time our fami-
Also, if you start boarding your dog
He has beautiful grey streaks in his otherwise pris-
ly is planning to go for a vacation. while he is a puppy, he will get used
tine white coat. I have indulged him (and myself) by
We are feeling very guilty about
purchasing every possible coat, doggy t-shirt
to his stay with the pet sitter and
leaving our little ‘family member’ at
(designer, of course) and bows for him. But, he
even look forward to it. Older dogs
a kennel for the fortnight. He isn’t
keeps taking it all off. I really want to dress him up,
who are very attached to their own-
used to living without us. I want to
but he has a different opinion. What should I do?
ers and have never been boarded
know whether he will be depressed
and miss us? How does a dog cope
before may find the adjustment a bit Some dogs just don’t like anything on their bodies.
in a kennel?
more stressful.
You need to respect his feelings and avoid putting
Your dog will miss you initially when
on coats, t-shirts and other such accoutrements that
Dogs are social animals and they like you leave him, especially if it is his
obviously cause him discomfort. But, don’t despair.
being around people and other dogs.
In my experience, most dogs don’t mind wearing
first time but he will get into his new
In a facility like a home boarding or a
things around their neck as they are already used to
routine in a day or so. He might fuss
kennel where your dog gets a lot of
wearing collars. Of course, you could buy a nice fun
about food for a day but will eat
love and attention, it is highly unlike-
collar but in addition, you can choose from Neck
once he is settled in. Some dogs set-
ly he will get depressed. This is why
Ties, Bow ties and Bandanas - all of which go
the facility where you board your
tle in faster than others. If your dog around the neck. The neck is also an area that the
dog needs to be chosen with care. If
is more of the independent type; he
dog can’t reach to tear off whatever you have put
your dog’s mind is stimulated
will find it easier but if he is
on. I simply love the new range of bow ties available
according to his requirements, his
extremely attached to you he might
in the market. Do try them, they are sure to make
stay at the kennel will be a pleasant sulk for sometime.
your Lhasa into the new James Bone!
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