Now, my dog and I aren’t the biggest soccer, AKA football, fans, but we also have been tuning into the World Cup. Not only do we enjoy seeing fans from all around the world come together, but we also like seeing some drama play out on the field. To celebrate the upcoming World Cup finals,…

Prefer listening? This post is also available as an episode on the USA Dog Behavior Podcast—don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there if you haven’t already. One of the most common questions I hear from dog owners is, “Why does my dog bark at other dogs when we’re out walking?” Your dog may appear perfectly…

Border Collies, renowned for their striking appearance and remarkable intelligence, have a distinctive look often echoed in other dog breeds. This article delves into the world of canine breeds that share a resemblance with the beloved Border Collie.  Known for their keen often blue eyes, athletic build, and often a beautifully patterned coat, Border Collies…

I get this question more than almost any other: “Dr. Dobias, is fermentation actually good for my dog, or is it something I should avoid?” I understand the confusion — if you search online, you’ll see two completely different stories. One article calls fermented foods a miracle for gut health, another warns they’re a histamine…

Our extra special girl Molly is approximately two years old and a rather small cross breed with something of a terrier appearance. Molly weighs just ten kilos and measures nine inches from shoulder to paw. Having been found abandoned on the streets, Molly has been in our Cyprus shelter for two weeks. Molly is strikingly…

Charlie is a medium sized crossbreed aged around seven years old. Charlie fostered Norwich Norfolk. Charlie has come into our care recently in a bit of a sorry state and has unfortunately had to undergo a close shave haircut as none of his coat was salvageable. Charlie gets on great with other dogs and cats…

Daisy is a six month old female cross breed puppy who currently weighs around twelve kilograms and is expected to reach approximately twenty kilograms when fully grown. She is fostered in a home in Bulgaria, where she has settled beautifully and is ready to travel to the United Kingdom once the right family is found….

Rae is a four month old female retriever mix and her litter arrived in the shelter when they were just one month old, after their mum was found as a stray. Unfortunately, their mum was absolutely terrified and it took a while for her to accept the shelter volunteers, but thankfully as the puppies started…

Chester is a four month old male retriever mix, and his litter arrived in the shelter when they were just one month old, after their mum was found as a stray. Unfortunately, their mum was absolutely terrified and it took a while for her to accept the shelter volunteers, but thankfully as the puppies started…