Vaccines introduce viruses into the immune system of our dogs each time they are injected. The purpose of injecting a virus into your dogs system is to expose the system to the virus but avoid the illness that accompanies the virus when introduced naturally. Both live and dead viruses are [...]

Many dogs are scared of thunder so never think you a alone when your dog climbs the walls, howls, paws at the doors or ties to crawl into the hall linen closet. Thunderstorms and the accompanying electrical energy disturbs dogs on a level most of us do not understand. They [...]

The decision to get a puppy is an important one. You have to take a lot into consideration and finally brought your new friend home. But what if the puppy comes as a result of your dog having an unexpected litter. Not everyone is prepared to take care of brand-new [...]

So it is time to finally come through on the family decision to get a German Shepherd pup but you have no idea how to find a German Shepherd breeder. Up to this point you probably never even gave looking for a German Shepherd breeder a second thought. They are [...]

The Shih Tzu (pronounced “Sheet-sue”) has a lot of spunk and is a very alert and resilient dog. Like all dogs in the Toy dog group, Shih Tzus have a lot of character and are courageous for their size. Throughout history they were raised as pampered pooches in the Imperial [...]

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS: Golden Retrievers have beomce increasingly popular because of their easy-going nature and loving personalities. Their gentleness, easy-going attitude and intelligence when responding to commands makes them an ideal family pet. They have the reputation of being one of the most sought after breeds and the popularity of the [...]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Boxer Dog Before purchasing a Boxer–or any dog–you should consider various aspects to decide if this is the right breed for you. The worse thing you can do as a dog owner is not research the potential dog. If you don’t, you may [...]

Lyme disease is primarily spread to both dogs and humans through the bite of an infected tick. Many different species of ticks can be involved, including the deer tick, the western black-legged tick, and the black legged tick. Ticks are tiny parasites that are difficult to see with the naked [...]

Dog training collars can be really helpful for many dog owners. There are various different styles to choose from and they are all there to help you to control your dog. The Main Features of a Dog Training Collar As mentioned, each different dog-training collar is different from the next. [...]

With Spring and Summer just around the bend, we need to address a commonly overlooked health problem for your pet, that of canine heart worms. While heart worms is one of the most devastating bugs that might threaten your dog, the biggest concern is that many pet owners do not [...]