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This Week's Dog-Centric News and Tips are in: 

• A Corgi breaks stereotypes and becomes China’s first corgi police dog

• Why your dog should go collar-free at home

• Thread: Advice needed on changing dog diet

• Video: Dog taking a human for a walk

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DOG SAFETY

Why Your Dog Should Go Collar-Free at Home

When envisioning our beloved dogs, it's common to picture them with a collar.

However, while collars are essential for identification and control during walks, they can pose significant risks when worn inside the home.

Here’s why you might consider letting your dog go collar-free at home.

The Risk Inside

Strangulation Hazard: Although designed for safety, dog collars can become dangerous in a home setting. There's a risk of collars catching on various household items, leading to potentially tragic outcomes if a dog is unable to free itself. Here are some common risks:

Kennels and Crates: Collars can get snagged on the bars or latches of crates and kennels. This is particularly dangerous if a dog panics and attempts to free itself, increasing the risk of choking or neck injuries.

Furniture and Fixtures: Everyday household items like door handles, cabinet knobs, and furniture can catch a dog’s collar. Dogs struggling to free themselves can suffer from neck injuries or worse if left unsupervised.

Heating Vents and Decks: Tags hanging from collars can become lodged in narrow spaces such as heating vents or deck slats, posing serious hazards if dogs lay down or pass over these areas.

Play Biting with Other Dogs: The most common household accidents involving collars occur during play. When dogs bite at each other’s necks during play, collars can get twisted and tightened, leading to suffocation or severe neck injuries.

Preventive Measures

Removing the Collar: To eliminate these risks, consider removing your dog’s collar when they’re safely inside your home.

Breakaway Collars: For those who prefer their dogs to wear a collar at all times, breakaway collars offer a safer alternative. These collars are designed to detach easily under pressure to prevent choking.

Source: Proud Dog Mom

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DOG NEWS

A Corgi Breaks Stereotypes And Becomes China’s First Corgi Police Dog

Fu Zai, a six-month-old Corgi, is rewriting the rulebook in China by becoming the nation's first Corgi police dog. This breakthrough occurred during his debut at a police camp in Weifang, Shandong province, challenging the common stereotype that short-legged dogs are less capable than their long-legged peers.

Concerns initially arose over Fu Zai's ability to perform the demanding tasks of a police dog.

However, the Weifang Public Security Bureau quickly addressed these doubts with a video captioned: “I heard that some people are questioning my short legs? Uncles and aunties, my short legs don’t affect my ability to perform tasks!”

The video highlighted Fu Zai's agility as he jumped into the back of a van and settled into his crate with ease.

Currently serving as a reserve police dog, Fu Zai's duties primarily involve drug search and bomb detection.

His daily regimen includes intensive training sessions in obedience, bomb searching, and sniffing techniques. Remarkably, Fu Zai has excelled in his training, outperforming many of his peers, even from as young as two months old.

Source: Weibo.com 

Quiz Answers

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The Basenji breed is known for not being able to bark. Instead, they produce unique sounds often described as yodels due to their unusually shaped larynx.

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