Rehoming Your Dog(s)

Dog Rehoming: When Is It the Right Decision? There are a number of sad but legitimate reasons for giving a dog up. If it must be done, protect everyone involved by taking these steps. By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  – Published:July 10, 2013Updated:March 30,...

New Puppy!

Anyone who’s adopted one knows it’s true: Puppies are pure joy*—no-fuss, no-muss, no-mess joy. Right? The “joy” part is undeniable, but it requires an asterisk. Why? Well, a puppy may provide boundless joy, but he also presents challenges. Demands your attention....

How to Bathe Your Dog

Follow these instructions and suggestions for dog bathing products to make bath time a pleasant and beneficial experience for you and your pup. Using a rubber bathtub mat in the bottom of the tub will make your dog feel much more secure and calm in the bathtub or...

Communicating With Animals

7 Lessons|ByJoan Ranquet Communicating With Animals Taken by 4.3k people Animal communication happens all the time between humans and animals, and among animals in the same or different species. It comes in the form of body language, sounds, and signals. The animals...

Beyond the Back Yard!

Can your dog sit, come, stay, and walk nicely on a leash in the local park? When guests come to the door? What about if a squirrel darts into the road? If you answered “not so much,” this is exactly the book for you. Beyond the Back Yard: Train Your Dog to Listen...

5 Things I Would Never Do With My Dogs

There is a trend on TikTok right now where various experts are sharing “things they would never do” after some years of experience in a certain field. The “things” are all activities that would expose a person to needless risks. I’m a dog writer, not a TikTok creator,...

Stop Barking

A visitor walks up to your front porch and rings the doorbell. Your dog goes wild, barking and jumping about. The excitement continues for the next few minutes until you can calm down your furry friend. If you’re a dog owner, this is likely a familiar scene. Barking...

My Doggy Has a Tummy Ache!

Health Pepto Bismol for Dogs: How to Use It Safely Pepto Bismol is safe for dogs when used properly. By Dr. Kathryn Allen Published:July 8, 2022 1 Pepto Bismol helps dogs with vomiting and diarrhea. @Cunaplus_M.Faba/Getty Images Vomiting and/or diarrhea can be...

“May I Pet Your Dog?”

Training The Problem With, “May I Pet Your Dog?” Let’s ask the dog – not the handler – and learn when his body language truly is answering “Yes!” By Kathy Callahan, CPDT-KA Kathy Callahan, CPDT-KA, is a Family Dog Mediator (FDM) who...

Please Don’t “Alpha” Your Dog

Behavior Life with your dog shouldn’t resemble some sort of dystopian boot camp. Mutual respect based on clear communication and kindness set the stage for cooperation and peace. By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Published:March 22, 2022 WHOLE-DOG-JOURNAL.COM...

How to get rid of dog fleas!

By Harriet Meyers It’s almost spring — time to get outdoors! Your dog may be looking forward to rolling in the grass, sniffing the new plants in the garden, and splashing in rain puddles. Before you get too far into the season, make sure your dog is  protected...

Will Pet Insurance Help You?

Myth or Fact: Is Pet Insurance Costly? Insurance for cats and dogs isn’t as standard as insurance for houses and cars. Unfortunately, this is because of the many myths and misconceptions about pet insurance. Pet owners are more inclined to pay out-of-pocket costs than...

Great Book! Take a Look! Woof!

All it took was a sudden lunge and a flash of teeth. You may have missed it by a hair, but regardless, the intention was unmistakable: your dog could have bitten you, or someone else. “This behavior came out of nowhere,” you say, and to you, that may be true. Your dog...

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

What the mainstream media (and your Instagram feed) gets wrong about separation anxiety in dogs. Malena Demartini and Maia Huff-Owen, KPA-CTP, CSAT Separation anxiety is akin to a phobia in humans. Fear like that cannot be modified by using quick fix remedies –...

Bring Your Pet With You!

For quality, Made In the USA  artwork, decor, pet products and supplies, be sure to check out Pet Lovers Market today! Bring Your Pet with You When Moving to an Assisted Living Commabout:blankunity According to a recent poll on healthy aging, more than 50 percent of...

Look at this precious pup!

  WWW.SOUTHERNSILKSPUPPIES.COM Let’s Talk We receive a great deal of phone inquiries, so we request that first contact be made via email. The email will also give us the opportunity to provide you more detailed information about our puppies, prices and...

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY!

They say that dog is “a man’s best friend” for a reason. It couldn’t be more true! As we coordinate Zoom calls (new to me!) and settle for smaller gatherings, I’m reminded of the one family member who is always by my side: My dog, Tommy....

Popcorn and Puppies…and a Movie!

Can Dogs Eat Popcorn? Here’s What Veterinarians Have to Say Jennifer Nelson Sat, February 6, 2021, 8:24 AM·2 min read Dog Eyeing Popcorn Brandi Thompson / EyeEm / Getty Images Pop, pop, pop. Your dog instantly knows when the air popper is hoppin’ and...
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