Dog"s World

From the stone ages, as evidenced in cave drawings, the dog has been a close companion to man and has served him in numerous ways. For centuries, the dog has worked with us as a skillful hunter and has guarded us, our loved ones and our property against all sorts of hostilities. He has ventured through enemy lines in times of war and has bravely gone where men dare not go. Needless to say, many humans owe their lives to a dogs.

Because of this, we are particularly worried by the manner in which many of us treat our dogs. Many people continue to see dogs as no more than a waste disposal system, which should be left to scavenge and fend for itself. When you mention the word “dog”, to them it conjures up images of a flea-ridden bundle of dribble and uncontrollable fur that bites and spreads killer diseases. They don’t want that sort of thing anywhere near them or their children.

We believe that this is a normal phobia born of a lack of understanding and familiarity with the dog. At Canine Welfare, we aim to enlighten the Nigerian public on the delights of owning and caring for a dog. We also hope to be able to influence those Nigerians for whom dogs are like sheep or goat in other civilizations — where mutton and lamb chops are considered culinary delicatessens.

It is true that most of the canine welfare problems encountered in Nigeria are not so different from those encountered elsewhere in the world, but the difference is that elsewhere, these matters are being addressed. We have been pleasantly surprised by the number Nigerians we have met who are true dog lovers and who make daily sacrifices to protect the welfare of their pets. We have also worked with those who, within a period of just a few weeks, have grown from disliking and fearing dogs, to cherishing and caring for them with a passion. Of course there are also the children who have a natural love for these furry pouches. It is this energy and passion in Nigerians that has urged us on to want to spread the word to others, through various forms of dissemination of information.

We finally made it, Dog’s World Magazine came out in July 2012 but what is more exciting is that we now have an ONLINE version!!!

For those of you who did not get a FREE physical copy here it is:

Dog’s world

First of all, I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Today is Valentine’s day and I thought I’d share with you our dreams and hopes for this new year. Dog’s World Mag has a list of resolutions for 2012.

We plan to put in the hours and ensure that you get  quality pet related information.  We will do this through:

1. Our 2012 edition of Dog’s World mag which will be published  in the middle of the year,


2. Our facebook page. We’ve been keeping in touch through facebook account but many of you have requested a facebook page,


3. Our forum, exchange with like-minded dog people wherever you are in the world. Our team has grown and we will be there to connect you with the right people,


4. Our Youtube page, many of you have offered us such great advice, we will be sharing them with you on the net,


5. Dog shows across Nigeria (e.g. DoublePaws Dog exhibition in august 2012)

Our sponsor, JO-JO dog food is also working on their resolutions. I have seen the new changes and I am so excited I fear I will spill the beans.  All I can say is this: expect more surprises and love from JO-JO.  In the meantime, Dog’s World Magazine continues to work hard to match your passion for dogs.

So there you have it, our resolutions for 2012. What do you think? What are your resolutions for 2012?