THE AMAZING WORLD OF DOGs!!!

THE AMAZING WORLD OF DOGS!!!

Welcome to Tales by Olola. A page, where we top up our knowledge on issues of life and I remain your loyal host,  Olabusola Olorunnowo.

    

It will amaze you that the journey of life is best traveled with a dog(s) because dogs are known to be MAN's most trusted friend.  Dog, mammal is generally considered to be the first domesticated animal. This trusted work/ walk partner and beloved pet learned to live with humans more than 14,000 years ago. 

Dogs are a direct descendant of the wolves that once roamed Europe, Asia, and North America, the domestic dog belongs to the dog family, which includes wolves, coyotes, foxes, and jackals. Dog ancestry has been traced to small, civet-like mammals, called miacis, which had short legs and a long body and lived approximately 40 million years ago.

Dogs in a man’s world play extremely vital roles which include: safety, companionship and longevity of life. They are the playful companions when you are in the mood for fun, Loving and therapeutic when you are lonely or depressed, Health- giving when they spur you into taking long walks and body guards when intruders invade your home, just to mention a few of the great benefits of owning a dog...     ‎             

                                                                                   

I engaged in a conversation with a young man who has often times contributed on some topical discussions on Tales by Ololaa’s Blog. He goes by the name Olatunji Obisanya {TJ PROUDLY KING}. He is a Dog Consultant, Care provider and a Veterinary. Here is what he has to tell us about Dogs.

Some interesting questions people often ask me about dogs with my profound answers to ‎them are:

(1)   What do u do when u sight a dangerous dog?

             »»» A dangerous dog is basically known to be a bad dog and they is no such thing as bad dog but bad owner. However, when you sight a dangerous dog, all you need to do is to avoid such a dog by moving away from his path or territory without running because if you run, the dog will chase you and may injure you badly. Another option is to you pick up a self defense mechanism just in case the dog comes after u.                                                          

(2)  What are the things to look for when getting a puppy dog?

           »»» Getting a puppy dog requires some level of knowledge and understanding in order to avoid any eventuality or  loss of the dog or the  money expended on the purchase.  Also when adopting a puppy, wait until it is at least eight weeks of age before separating it from its mother. Although the various breeds and dogs in general, have different temperaments, look for a clean puppy that is happy, outgoing, and alert.

 Other things to note when buying a puppy are:

(A)  Choose the puppy that first comes to you. Check if it is of the desired sex.      

(B)   Carry the puppy without the puppy showing fear or aggression.  

(C)   The puppy should look healthy and clean

(D)  There should be no signs of discharge from d eyes or nostrils

The ears should be spotless inside and the teeth should be sharp and white.                                                                  

(3)  What are the best kinds of dogs to breed?

The decision to adopt a dog should be made carefully because it is a serious commitment that can last for several years. Small dogs may live 12 or more years, although very large dogs typically have a shorter lifespan, sometimes as brief as 8 years.                      

              »»» Choosing a puppy dog to breed is similar to choosing a spouse.   It is important that you understand your personality and your dog's personality types in order to make the right match for breeding. Do a research on Dog types. Speak with a Vet Doctor to guide you. Why do you need a dog& what are the capacities you want that Dog to posses. Answers to these questions would help you in choosing a dog. You may need to know dog types which are:                                            

 “Type A” humans are generally impatient with their time, highly competitive, stressed and driven by ambition. These people are usually happier when they are calm.

 Type B dogs suits these set of people (although some” type A” humans also do well with “type A” dogs).                            

“Type B” humans, on the other hand, are "laid-back", easy going and able to work at a reasonable pace.  Few “Type A” Dogs (for “Type B” Humans) are Dalmatian, Siberian husky and Yorkshire Terrier. While Few “Type B” dogs (for “Type A” Humans) are Bull dog, Great Dane and Saint Bernard.    

 (4) What are the things people need not do to a dog?      

           »»» The heart of a man can be judge by his treatment of Animals. Here in Nigeria, a lot of people abuse animals especially dogs unfortunately they get away with this cruel act. It is pertinent to say that our knowledge of expressing sincere love and tenderness towards domestic animals is a major issue of concern. Coupled with the weak presence of animal right law in this part of the world, people get away with lawlessness in all facet.

 Few things you shouldn't do to a dog are:

 (a) Never speak harshly to a dog, he won't understand what you are saying, he would rather pick up on the tone of your voice.            

 (b) Don't carry a dog by his limbs. Always place your hands beneath his bottom and under his chest to best support him.            

 (c) Never chase a friendly dog away from you, if you do he will mark you as an enemy.                                              

In conclusion, I would like to leave you with some helpful pointers on knowing when to call the Veterinary Doctor. Especially, when you notice some changes in your dog, hence you may need to be more alert and observant. Some of the signs are:                                                                                                   

 (1) Loss of appetite or ravenous appetite without weight gain

 (2) Diarrhea or constipation

 (3) Vomiting

 (4) Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth

 (5) Coughing

 (6) Pains, shivering or fever

 (7) Unexplained restlessness

 (8) Sluggish movement

 (9) Constant hair loss

 (10) Constant itchy skin.

 (11) Bloody loosed stool.

Once again, thank you for taking out time to read Tales by Olola, today. 

I will encourage you to be a DOG lover and try to own one or more Dogs if you can, especially as many as you can cater for. It is quite unfortunate that many people rear dogs yet don’t take care of them as they ought. Before buying a dog, potential owners should examine their lifestyle, living accommodations, and plans for the dog. Other decisions should include who, in the case of a family, will care for the dog and whether the family or individual owner will have enough time, attention, and money to meet the dog’s needs. Also Veterinarians recommend that dogs of all ages have a yearly checkup, including vaccination booster shots and screening for external and internal parasites. Since dogs cannot communicate their health problems through words, the breeder has to help out. My advice today is to have them if you can care for them.

According to TJ “  if you rare dogs, you will live longer on an average than those who don't have any dog at all”.                                                                           

Contributor: 

****** Olatunji PROUDLY KING TJ Obisanya. A Dog Consultant, Care provider and a Veterinary Doctor by experience par excellence. You can contact him via this mobile numbers: (+234) 08069003761 or 07058823064. Or via e-mail :cravingfordogscaring.breeding@gmail.com 

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