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Pet guide
Raising a Dog: A Journey That Needs Patience

One very common concern I hear from pet parents is:

“My dog is already one or two years old, but he still doesn’t behave like a mature adult. We are unable to manage him anymore, so we are thinking of giving him up for adoption.” But before making that decision, ask yourself one simple question:

Was a dog naturally designed to live according to human rules?

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Pet guide
How Much Food Does Your Dog Really Need?

Balanced Diet for Dogs as per their Size

A Chihuahua and a Great Dane are both dogs—but their nutritional requirements are certainly not the same. Size affects a dog’s total calorie requirement, calorie requirement per kilogram of body weight, growth rate, digestive capacity and, especially during puppyhood, bone and joint development.

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Stories
Why The Dogfather- A Pet Hostel ?

The Dogfather wasn’t born because we wanted to open a pet hostel. Neither I nor my husband, Anurag, ever planned to open a pet hostel. I had a well-paying corporate career, and Anurag was already running his own business.

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Socialization for pets
Why Dogs Need Holidays Too ?

When humans feel stressed, tired, or mentally exhausted, we plan vacations, road trips, spa days, or weekends away. But have you ever thought that dogs also live in routines, emotions, excitement, and boredom — just like us?

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Pet Type
Siberian Husky – Know the Breed Beyond the Looks

The Siberian Husky originates from the harsh, freezing regions of Siberia, where it was bred by the Chukchi tribe for pulling sleds across long distances. These dogs were not just workers but also companions, living closely with humans and developing a strong sense of social bonding and teamwork.

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Stories
Kalu – A Story of Pain and Kindness

A few days ago (somewhere in mid Mar-2026), a small black puppy was hit by a speeding car and left on the road, crying in pain, bleeding, and helpless near Sec 105 Market, Mohali. Many passed by. But one person stopped.

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Nutrition guide
Essential Supplements for Dogs

What Puppies & Adult Dogs Need for Lifelong Health | The Dogfather – A Pet Hostel

One question we often have in our minds as a pet parents “What supplements should I give my dog for a healthy, long life?”

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About Author
Pukhraj Dhatt

Founder at The DogFather - A Pet Hostel