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 … Read More

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 … Read More

It can be an absolute blast to bring your dog with you on a canoe, kayak, or paddle board, but it can be dangerous, too. Here are seven tips on paddling safely with your pup. By Jennifer Berg, CPDT-KA – … Read More

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 … Read More

Is Your Dog Terrified To Be Alone? There Is Hope! It’s every dog owner’s nightmare – your dog is afraid to be left alone. It’s a life-altering situation that’s heartbreaking, destructive, and potentially dangerous. But with this innovative book from … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

5 Things in Your Household That Are Toxic for Cats You Might Not Know About Image Credit: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/cat-dropped-houseplant-130388048  Cats are known to be one of the most low-maintenance pets. Their independent nature allows pet owners to leave them for hours … Read More

Photo by Pexels The Best Dog Etiquette Tips to Keep Peace in the Neighborhood If you’ve never been kept up all night by a neighbor’s dog barking, or walked out the front door to a smelly surprise, then you may … Read More

Most people, especially those who aren’t currently pet owners, don’t consider how a pet could affect their career. However, if you’re a busy entrepreneur and welcoming a new pet to your home, there are some things you need to know. … Read More

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 … Read More

I’ve been thinking about how grateful I am to be a pet parent this week. The unconditional love and companionship of my four-legged family members is one of the best things in my life — it’s unlike any other feeling…Coming … Read More

How do I stop my dog from eating poop?  Believe it or not, I’m asked this question A LOT. It’s one of the grossest parts of raising a dog… especially when they try to lick your face (yeah, gross!). Most … Read More

How to Properly Groom Your Dog at Home Keeping your dog clean is an essential way to improve her health. Not only that, but it makes cuddling and bonding time more joyful and memorable. One of the best ways to improve your … Read More

4 Ways Dogs Show Love Dogs are excellent pets that have proven their loyalty and love for humans over the years. Many household have dogs as pets. These canine companions provide security for their owners and serve multiple functions in … Read More

10 Things Dogs Teach Us About What Matters Most Whether they’re eating a bowl of kibble or chasing a ball, dogs live for the present moment. The past is gone; you can’t do anything about it. The future is unknown. … Read More

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Close-up of a cherry eye Cherry eye is a disorder of the nictitating membrane (NM), also called the third eyelid, present in the eyes of dogs and cats.[1] Cherry eye is most often seen in … Read More

A biological clock governs aging in dogs just as in humans. CREDIT:  SERGEY RYUMIN/GETTY IMAGES Here’s a better way to convert dog years to human years, scientists say By  https://www.sciencemag.org/author/virginia-morell Nov. 15, 2019 , 3:42 PM Our Scotch collie, Buckaroo, … Read More

The Havanese breed is a deceptively light and frivolous looking dog that is assuredly sound of mind and agile in movement. Its long, fluffy coat gives no indication of the “trooper” in this tried and true companion. The breed is … Read More

We have been asked to do a series on our beloved Havanese! Today, we’ll begin the series and give you just a very brief history. We’ll talk about the general appearance, i.e., coat, height, weight, temperament, lifestyle requirements, activity, exercise … Read More

How to Train A Dog to Stay Your dog will stay – happily and comfortably – if you teach him the valuable behavior with this dog-friendly technique. You may or may not have an interest in showing your dog in … Read More

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Does Your Female Dog Hump? Humping comes really naturally to even female dogs, but it is probably the most awkward behavior for people to witness – or be subjected to. By Sassafras Lowrey Usually humping is associated with male dogs, … Read More

Are grain-free dog foods good or bad for your dog? By Nancy Kerns I’ve been getting calls, emails, social media messages, and countless forwarded articles from other websites and publications – perhaps even from you! And the first thing I … 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

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

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

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

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