All breeds have their heroes – those dogs that stand out as exemplary examples of the breed and the Cocker Spaniel is no different. For the Cocker Spaniel she was perfectly groomed, immaculately well behaved, had a fondness for pasta with a mongrel and captured the hearts of adults and [...]
Have you ever wished you could just give your puppy a pill and get rid of all those annoying puppy behavior problems that turn up when you attempt to train puppy to be obedient? Of course, such a puppy training pill doesn’t exist. What does exist, however, are tried and [...]
Anyone who is reading this is likely considering adding a dog to their family. While bringing a pet into your home can bring joy and companionship, the decision does not come without financial responsibility. Before bringing a pet into your home, ask yourself if you are ready to handle all [...]
All pet dogs should be treated as members of our family and adequate attention must be paid to the canine’s health. Sometimes dogs become sick but may not look so. It is very important to recognize and understand dog illnesses symptoms. Since prevention is a better cure, we must learn [...]
The Boston Terrier is perfect for people with limited space. It does not need to be outdoors a lot. It loves people and will not constantly bark at visitors in your home. It is also a very intelligent dog and is easy to train. Negative characteristics of this dog are [...]
This breed of dog, also fondly called as APBT, is known for its loyalty and intelligence. The dogs with this breed make excellent companions since they are very aggressive because of their protective nature. How, then, are they different from the Staffies? For the UKC or the United Kennel Club, [...]
Is a protection dog mean? A well trained protection dog is social with everyone. A well trained protection dog does not interpret situations to show aggression, but rather waits for his owners command before using force. Will a protection dog also be a watchdog and bark at everyone who comes [...]
Old age health care in dogs is a relatively new concept. Improvements in canine medical care, as well as an increase in our knowledge about how to take care of our pets, has lengthened the average canine lifespan. With a dog’s average lifespan now twelve years, owners can reasonably expect [...]
Max. Spot. Rover. Fido. Have you ever wondered where all those popular dog names came from? Here’s a brief look into the history of a few names. Max is probably one of the most popular dog names seen throughout history. The name Max originally comes from the Latin meaning of [...]
It is not enough for dogs to have a full stomach after every meal. Besides a non-sedentary lifestyle, dogs do need proper nutrition in order to be healthy, happy and their coats soft and glossy. The cost of dog food and its brand is only important if dogs can read [...]