First-Time Pet Owners: How to Bond With Your Animal Becoming a pet owner is a big responsibility, not just because your animal will look to you for all his needs, but because there are so many details to think about. … Read More
Vegetables can be a great addition to your dog’s diet if you stick to those that are safe and hand out an appropriate amount. By Wendy Newell As omnivores, dogs can digest plants as well as meat. Many nutritionists believe … Read More
Excerpted from Jane Killion’s book When Pigs Fly! Training Success with Impossible Dogs Courtesy: Whole Dog Daily Automatic attention is the mother of all behaviors and one of the first things you should teach your dog. There is no … Read More
Don’t feed your pups avocado, asparagus, cherries, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions of any kind, grapes, garlic. Fruits and Vegetables Your Dogs Can Eat! – Oranges: Make sure to toss the fruit’s peel and seeds. – Peaches: Small amounts of cut-up peaches … Read More
Step-by-Step Help for Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety can be an extremely challenging behavior issue for dogs and owners alike. This comprehensive guide includes all the information you need to help your dog, and to lower your own stress … Read More
IN THE WILD Lion Was So Sick She Almost Died — But Then She Found Love BY ZAINAB AKANDE Behind every great lion is an even greater lioness – and such is the case for Kahn, a handsome male African lion with a … Read More
It’s all about listening with your eyes! What if we told you your dog is constantly trying to speak with you? He is. And you’re probably misunderstanding him. If we could understand this body language only a little better, we’d … Read More
Dog Lessons for People Enjoy the simple pleasures of a walk. Follow your instincts. Never underestimate the value of a belly rub. Be loyal and faithful. Always drink plenty of water. Sometimes it is best to just sit close and … Read More
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Dear Fellow Dog Lover — the dirty truth about how top-selling dog foods could actually be harming your dog’s health! You want the best for your dog – especially when it comes to his food. You read labels and try … Read More
“Packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love.” —Dean Koontz From the best-selling author who offers “the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen” (Jeffrey Masson), a joyful chronicle of a dog that … Read More
Dear Fellow Dog Lover, You want the best for your dog – especially when it comes to his food. You read labels and try to choose the brand and formula that will nourish your furry friend. That’s why you’ll be … Read More
AFFENPINSCHER Toy Group The Affenpinscher’s apish look has been described many ways. They’ve been called “monkey dogs” and “ape terriers.” The French say “diablotin moustachu” (mustached little devil), and “Star Wars” fans argue whether they look more like Wookies or Ewoks. … Read More
Thanks to careful observations, clever experiments, and open-mindedness toward what they might find, scientists are learning new and extraordinary things about the minds of animals, from cats and dogs to wild animals like endangered Bengal tigers. Our pets are everyday … Read More
Litter-Robot Maybe it’s because we feed them and rub their bellies, or maybe it’s because they can’t understand exactly what we’re saying, but pets are among the very few things on earth that are almost guaranteed to love you if … Read More
The headlines are scary – “more dog food recalls”. It makes you afraid to buy commercial dog food, and maybe you should be. After all, your dog is a member of the family, why should she eat food laden … Read More
The 3 Most Common and Preventable Canine Maladies With simple observation and proactive management, you can prevent the three conditions that most frequently compromise dogs’ quality of life. By Nancy Kerns There are innumerable exotic diseases and bizarre injuries that can … Read More
Subscribe Is your dog’s food full of used restaurant grease? When you see “animal fat” on a label – you probably think chicken skins or beef trimmings. But, pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use all sorts of low-quality fats, … Read More
“Leash Aggression” – Why otherwise friendly dogs may behave aggressively when on-leash If you hang around with other dog owners, you’ve no doubt heard the same comment I have, over and over again: “My dog is fine with other dogs … Read More
We’ve all heard the saying, “a tired dog is a good dog,” but more isn’t always better when it comes to physical activity. If you’re trying to use exercise to help your dog relax the rest of the day, walking … Read More
The Science Behind a Kibble Diet Kibble: You can buy it in giant bulk proportions, store opened bags in your pantry for years and leave it in your dog’s dish all day and night. There is no doubt kibble is … Read More