Three years ago, I signed up for something more binding than my HDB loan. Unlike the loan, nobody sat me down first to explain the terms and conditions. If they had, I might actually have read them — unlike literally every other legal document in my life. I got a dog because, like most of us, I saw one lying happily in the shade of a void deck and thought: that looks like the retirement I want. Turns out he's the one who's retired. I'm the one doing overtime.

Twenty years ago, I met a dog whose eyes held the whole sky... I didn't know then that I wasn't just gaining a dog. I was signing up for twenty years of being taught, patiently and repeatedly, how to love something that could not speak. Loving a new animal does not quietly erase the one who came before — if anything, it proves how much that first love mattered, because you're choosing to survive its absence by giving the same gift again.

Dogs barking can be both charming and challenging. While their vocalisations are a natural form of communication, understanding the cause of your dog’s barking can help you respond effectively—and turn noise into positive interaction. Here’s an inside look at the reasons behind barking, common triggers, and practical ways to manage it.

In Singapore, some dogs are abandoned. Others are simply left behind by life. Dog Dog—affectionately known as Mr. No Name Dog—was once part of a family. He had an elderly couple to call home, a familiar routine, and people who loved him. Then, everything changed. His human passed away. His remaining caregiver was living with dementia and could no longer care for him. And somewhere along the way, an old dog who had once known the comfort of a home became a dog who was

Yes, dogs have teenage years too. The exact timing varies between individual dogs and breeds, but adolescence is a major developmental period. Your dog isn't simply getting bigger. They're changing physically, socially and behaviourally. And just like human teenagers, they can sometimes appear to have forgotten everything you've taught them. They haven't necessarily forgotten. Their brains and bodies are changing. Their environment is becoming more interesting. Their confiden

You buy them treats and toys… let them sleep on the bed… give them cuddles when they ask. You probably have approximately 400 photographs of them doing absolutely nothing. So how could you possibly be making their life harder? Here's the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, the things we do because we love our dogs aren't necessarily the things they need most. And that's okay. Most of us were never taught how to be dog owners. We learned by doing, referencing what our friends did,

Your dog barks at the door. They pull on the leash. They jump on guests. They steal food from the table. They suddenly stop listening to commands they seemed to understand perfectly well yesterday. And after the fifth time, you might find yourself thinking: “Why are you being so difficult?” It's a very human reaction. But here's something worth considering: Your dog may not be trying to give you a hard time. They may be having a hard time. Dogs can't sit us down and verbally