Knowledge Center
Everything you need and should know – all in one place.
Laws Worth Knowing
The Business Licensing Regulations, 5765-2005
The Business Licensing Regulations (Keeping of Animals), 2005, regulate the conditions for keeping animals in businesses and ensure their welfare.
The Animal Welfare (Protection of Animals) Law, 5754-1994
The Animal Welfare (Protection of Animals) Law prohibits abuse and requires that animals be given proper conditions. Discover the principles
The Rabies Ordinance, 1934
The Rabies Ordinance, 1934, requires annual vaccination and the reporting of suspected cases in order to prevent the spread of
Grooming and Hygiene
The Guide to Nail Trimming
Trimming a dog’s nails is not just an aesthetic matter — it is essential for the dog’s health, for preventing
The Guide to Bathing
Maintaining your dog’s hygiene starts with a proper bath, which prevents skin problems, unpleasant odors and infections. Come learn how
The Guide to Brushing Your Dog
Keeping the coat healthy and clean starts with proper brushing! Learn how to brush your dog according to its coat
Drives and Instincts
Flight Drive
The escape instinct in dogs stems from a natural need to avoid dangers and protect themselves. In this article you
Fight Drive
The fight instinct in dogs is a natural drive to cope with threats and maintain status. Discover how this instinct
Pack Drive
The pack instinct in dogs creates a natural need in them to belong and be part of a group. Discover
Working Dogs
Search Dogs
Search dogs use their amazing sense of smell to detect hidden substances such as explosives, drugs and even truffles. Discover
Search and Rescue Dogs
Search-and-rescue dogs excel at identifying scent trails and cooperating in emergency situations. Discover how they operate in difficult situations, what
Escort and Protection Dogs
Escort and protection dogs offer a perfect combination of loyalty and protective ability. In this article you will discover how
Diseases and Common Problems
Happy Tail Syndrome
Happy tail syndrome is caused by repeated injuries to the tip of a dog’s tail from hitting it against hard
Tick Fever (Ehrlichiosis)
Tick fever is a dangerous disease caused by a bacterium transmitted by ticks and is common in dogs. Learn about
Weather Changes
Changes in the weather affect dogs’ health and can cause problems such as hypothermia, heatstroke and dry skin. Learn about
Recipes
Frozen Yogurt and Blueberry Cubes
A refreshing and healthy snack for the hot summer days
Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Cookies
Tasty cookies that will leave your dogs wanting more
Equipment and Accessories
Muzzles
A muzzle for dogs is a safety accessory intended to prevent biting, chewing dangerous objects or eating food off the
Neoprene Sleeve
A neoprene bite sleeve is an advanced tool for bite training with working dogs, providing a natural and safe biting
Dog Boots
Shoes for dogs provide excellent protection for the paws against heat, cold, sharp objects and infections. Learn about the advantages
Body Language and Communication
Submissive and Fearful State
This article describes the body language of a dog in a submissive and frightened state, which includes a hunched body,
Alert and Tense State
This article describes the body language of a dog in an alert and tense state, which includes an upright body,
Dominant and Aggressive State
This article describes the body language of a dog in a dominant and aggressive state, distinguishing between different types of
Nutrition
Natural Diet vs. Dry Food
Natural nutrition for dogs is based on fresh, balanced food, with benefits such as a healthy coat, easy digestion and
Superfoods
Superfoods for dogs are foods rich in essential nutrients such as turmeric and blueberries, which improve the dog’s health and
Permitted Foods
Permitted foods for dogs, such as chicken, sweet potato and blueberries, can improve dogs’ health and support the immune and
Competitions and Sports
Dock Diving
A long-jump competition tests dogs’ takeoff and speed abilities as they jump from a dock into a pool of water.
Freestyle Dancing
A dancing-with-dogs competition combines obedience and agility exercises with impressive musical choreography. Learn about the structure of the competition, the
Herding
A herding competition tests a dog’s ability to control and guide a flock of sheep along a defined course. Learn
Additional Topics
A Bond That Changes Lives: On Therapy and Emotional Activity with Dogs
Most of us are familiar with the term “guide dogs,” but the world of the therapeutic, educational and emotional bond
