Having a friendly, loyal dog in the household is a real joy. But as a dog owner and dog lover you must be aware of certain facts about your dog’s good health. Your awareness of these facts will help you to ensure that your dog is always in top shape [...]
For millions of Americans who walk, run, jog, or cycle in public parks, city streets, or rural neighborhoods the threat from a dog or a pack of dogs attacking is a daily reality. I see more and more anecdotal evidence as I make the rounds in the heartland-walking sticks, canes, [...]
You’ve made the decision to bring a new puppy into your home. You’ve researched which breed will best suit your family and lifestyle and you’ve chosen where you’re going to get your puppy from. You’ve gone and purchased some recommended chew toys and puppy foods and now you’re just waiting [...]
Believe it or not you can teach an old dog new tricks! Most of the tricks that you see dog’s on TV or in the movies completing are relatively simple once you break them down to their basic components. Teaching the dog complicated tricks step by step is the most [...]
Dogs have been around for as long as man can remember. And for many of us that’s a good thing because our lives have been made that much richer. There seems to be a breed to suit just about anybody. Good job because some of us are hard to please. [...]
Very few would say they don’t love chocolates. Did you know that chocolate can be harmful to your pet dog? Chocolate can be toxic, but exactly how much chocolate must be ingested before an adverse reaction takes place? Theobromine: The Offending Substance A substance called theobromine is what makes chocolate [...]
In the classic children’s story, Peter Pan, the Darling’s darling Nana was sent to her dog house as punishment. Oh, if only dog’s today could be punished so. Dog houses are unlike those from days of old. Sure, you can still whip together a basic dog house of old boards [...]
Poisons can enter the body in 3 ways; through the skin, by being inhaled, or by being eaten. Because of the dog’s curious nature, they are usually poisoned by ingestion. In order to prevent your dog from accidental poisoning, you must keep all household chemicals that are potentially toxic out [...]
The Finnish Spitz makes a great family dog. She likes older children and is generally good with other pets. She needs plenty of daily walks or a properly fenced in yard for exercise. She does not have a dog odor but can tend to be a barker. She is extremely [...]
This dog is beautiful, strong, and well-built. It’s energetic and playful too, making it great for outdoor people. Social and obedient by nature, some people get this breed as a house pet. This is what makes it the Boxer breed a popular choice amongst dog-owners around the globe. Despite of [...]