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Agility
Agility competitions began at Crufts in the late 1970s. They began as an entertainment act in the intermission and were based on horse shows. Agility competitions test a dog’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles. The handler must direct the dog verbally or with signals, […]
The Exotic Pet Industry and Animal Welfare
Exotic pets have become popular in recent years and are a booming industry. Some animal welfare organizations, such as PETA, are concerned with the dangers to both animals and humans resulting from trading in exotic animals. Transport of animals may be inhumane, and many animals will not survive the trip. This is especially true when […]