In this issue

Canine Zone is a South African magazine aimed exclusively at dog lovers. Featuring interesting articles and advice on nutrition, behaviour and health care, Canine Zone includes wonderful heart-warming rescue and adoption stories as well as breed owner stories. A must for all dog owners.

What's The Big Deal With Socialisation?

By Celia McCulla ADIPCBM (UK), Canine Behaviour Specialist (Accredited Canine Behaviourist and Trainer – SABCAP), Pet Sense College/Happy Pack Dog Training and Behaviour Management

3 mins

WOODROCK'S FOSTER PROJECT

They say dogs and cats are man’s best friend – no truer a statement. Dogs have the ability to fill your heart without trying. They’re the best companions – UNDISPUTED – and can change your frown into a smile instantaneously. Their ability to make a house feel like a home is what adoption is all about – completing a family.

3 mins

The Link Between Cruelty to Animals and Violence Towards Humans

“One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a child is to kill or torture an animal and get away with it.” – Anthropologist Margaret Mead

5 mins

Dreams Can Come True

Happy rehoming stories always gladden the heart. Sometimes, though, there are some that really stand out, for different reasons – with one common thread. That thread is the fact that, despite every effort, these wonderful dogs have been overlooked time and time again, perhaps because of age, others due to minor medical issues, and yet more because they need special attention and training.

4 mins

Falling In Love With Otis

Growing up, Schalk and I both had family dogs. We loved them dearly, but they weren’t our responsibility, and our parents did most of the looking after. We both grew up and moved out of our parents’ houses, but neither of us has had our own pets until now, after making the decision to adopt little Otis from Dogtown.

3 mins

Saving Sabrina

On the 1st of May I received a call from a lady asking if I’d be able to take in a Pit Bull puppy. She said that it had been rescued from a township where it had been found buried alive by a community member who’d had her for two weeks. This lady drove past the house and saw this little skeleton puppy on the 30th of April – she was trying to hold her weak little body upright against the fence.

3 mins

Pneumonia in dogs

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung tissue and airways, and this condition has many different causes.

3 mins

I Communicate With Animals…

Journeying into the animal kingdom and exploring the realms of animal communication – how is it that I’ve come to achieve what has been deemed by so many as impossible? Simple. My first steps were an enquiring mind and an openness that all animals, despite their size, gender or species, are emotional, thinking, intuitive and soul-bearing beings who are in a constant state of allowing and offering unconditional love to all.

3 mins

Dobermann (-ology)

Often called the Ferraris of the dog world, Dobermanns are athletic, muscular, and energetic

3 mins

How To Make Your Dog Insta-Famous

How to take your dog to social media stardom – and have fun together while doing it!

2 mins

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Canine Zone Magazine Description:

Canine Zone magazine is a bi-monthly magazine for all dog lovers. Featuring real stories about dogs and their owners, rescued dogs and hero dogs, health, behaviour and general advice along with interesting and educational feature stories, product reviews, what' new on the pet care market, Rescue Stars, dog loving celebrities and dogs up for adoption. This jam-packed magazine is a must for all dog lovers.