Dogs are considered to be man’s best friend. This household pet loves to grab things such as food on the table to plastic toys found in the yard. Instead of letting the dog chew this to bit, why not teach the dog to fetch so this can be returned and [...]

Small dogs have charm and personality. Over the course of time more and more new breeds have been created by selectively breeding dogs with a certain external appearance and certain character traits. Small dog breeds came into our existence for various reasons. Some small dogs, like the dachshunds and Yorkshire [...]

One of the main things a new owner needs to take precautions against is a new puppy developing hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia can occur without much warning and within hours of a puppy going to a new home, missing a meal, or does not eat full meals, gets [...]

Having a dog for your pet is a great thing and something you will cherish. There is only one problem. In a cruel twist of fate, dogs have much smaller life spans than we humans. This ultimately leads to their natural passing or a point in time where the humane [...]

Hunting Dogs working in the Field are usually in Top Physical Form Despite their athletic nature, hunting dogs can be overweight dogs and can fall into a sedentary nature if not provided with enough exercise. Without an exercise program, these otherwise fit, energetic breeds can become lazy and inactive. An [...]

It was long held that dogs and cats can’t live together in the same space. Having both a dog and a cat myself, I can confirm that is not the case. There are, however, several factors to take into consideration. How you acclimate a dog to a cat is key. [...]

Most people know, unless they have been on some deserted island for decades, that chocolate is not only bad for dogs, it can be potentially deadly to them. There are some other foods that are perfectly safe for all of us to consume, but could cause some very toxic reactions [...]

The best way to stop dog itching is to treat the problem from the inside out. The main reason for dog itchy skin is improper nutrition. Without proper nutrition, your dog’s immune system becomes frazzled and overly sensitive. And the best way to improve nutrition to stop dog itchy skin [...]

The Rottweiler is a powerful dog breed but devoted to its family. Descended from the Italian Mastiffs, this is a very old breed that was used as a herding dog during the middle ages. During the 1800s, these dogs were almost extinct but made a comeback in the early 20th [...]

I remember when I grew up we lived in the country and everyone in the neighborhood owned a dog. The streets had little traffic and there was lots of space between the houses and lots of woods and fields for all to roam. You could expect to see any of [...]