Dog doors are beneficial for both dogs and the owners. When a dog is given the freedom to come and go as he pleases, he gains a new sense of security! He won’t have to ‘hold it’ while he waits for his owner to either come home or hang up [...]
The Cocker Spaniel, also known as the American Cocker Spaniel, originated from cautious reproduction of the English Cocker Spaniels in the United States. The name “Cocker” comes from the game bird named woodcock. These spaniels were used to flush these game birds which they did particularly well. Recently these Cocker [...]
Are you worried about bringing home a new puppy and introducing him to your older dog? Take the smart approach and there’s no reason to worry. Here’s some info that can help. 1. Set Up Separate “Living Quarters” Ahead Of Time – Each dog is going to need his own [...]
The Chow Chow is a beautiful protective dog who has a bit of a mind of her own. She can stand very cold weather because of her double coat. She can live in an apartment as long as she gets frequent walks but might prefer a fenced enclosure for exercise. [...]
You’ve heard about dog parks from your friends, family and even complete strangers. It’s somewhere you can take your best friend so he can frolic happily with other dogs, getting exercise and socialization with members of the canine family. But what do you need to know before you pack up [...]
The Miniature Schnauzer (pronounced as Miniature SCHNOW-zer) is a compact robust dog. It is naturally small in size, has whiskers, shaggy beard, and arched spiking eyebrows. This squarely proportioned breed also has long mustache that is regularly sheared to play up with its figure. It has a firm sinewy hair [...]
As the pug becomes more and more popular everyday, new breeders start to show up all over the country and the rest of the world. Unfortunately many of them know very little about breeding pugs. Some people believe that pug breeding can be a good way to make money and [...]
Human beings have been living with their dogs since the time we first began to domesticate wild wolves. They are our companions, our protectors, and – thanks to our ongoing partnership – our dogs are living longer. Improved diet, vaccinations and veterinary care all add to greater longevity and increased [...]
Stop Your Dog Scooting Dog anal glands are found just below and either side of the anus. Dog’s use the anal glands for marking their territory and leaving their unique smell. In most dogs, the anal gland cleans itself, and does not require routine attention, but occasionally the glands can [...]
Adding a new dog to your home will bring excitement to your household. Bringing home one will surely give long hours of happy smiles on any kid’s face. And if you are alone, you will surely be happy with the warm companionship that dogs can give. But our in order [...]