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It happens every year: the weather gets cold and that can be tough on dogs. If you have a dog that likes to go outside and run for a while, then your dog is bound to want to go outside in the cold in the winter. Plus, exercise is very important. Here are some tips…

Did you know that an adult dog has 42 teeth and when dogs are a pup they teeth for approx. 1 year. Some breeds such as Staffys and ‘wider jaw’ breeds can teeth longer, even up to 2 years of age. The upper jaw holds 20 teeth and the lower jaw holds 22 teeth. When…

When you own a dog, you know he or she needs to have medical care, food, and water. Those needs are very basic. However, they also have to have physical activity and mental stimulation to ensure their lives are full and happy. As strange as this may sound, your dog needs a job. So many…

  Janie wanted a puppy and boy did she get one. She and her mom came home from church one Sunday to find a box standing in the middle of their garage. When Janie looked down into the box, she found that her dad had gotten the cutest little Beagle puppy she had ever seen….

  blind dog, We all know that Labrador Retrievers are very smart dogs. They swim, hunt, and they are rather gentle giants. Someone once told me about her black Lab, Bo. He was her childhood dog and her memories of him are quite clear, even 30 years later when she talks of him quite fondly….

    When it comes to purchasing the best food for your dog, you want to ensure that he or she has the best and not something that will fail to provide the nutritional value that they need. There are three types of dog food: dry, wet, and raw. What you feed your dog depends…

  Here are some great tips for dog training we found in an article on pet finder LISTEN TO YOUR DOG Learn to listen to your dog. If your dog appears to be uncomfortable meeting another dog, animal or person, don’t insist that he say hello. He’s telling you that he isn’t comfortable for a…

Pit Bulls are Okay On social media and all through the web, you see pages and articles dedicated to “Pit Bulls are not Pets” or “Pit Bulls are Bad Dogs.” It seems opinions are split down the middle when it comes to this breed of dog to the point that some communities throughout the United States have…

A Study found that over half of American pet owners think their dog is a better listener than their partner. A staggering 64% of females agree with this. Less males at 48% but perhaps boys could learn a thing or two from their dogs! When girls are talking, pay attention. Make eye contact, look adoringly, turn…

Have you ever seen your dog with a guilty look on his face? I’m sure most of you have seen this video that is doing the rounds of social media, emails etc right now… where the Labrador has a “guilty look”. There is no doubt, this dog is trying to express himself to the owner….

Do you sleep with your pet? Lots of us do. Some of us feel guilty. Some of us just know it feels right. Some of us would not dream (pardon the pun) of doing so. New research has show that sleeping with pets may be a risky business. Diseases such as cat scratch disease, plague,…

Dogs help us… and now, we can help them help us All dog lovers know that our dogs help us get through our day. They give us unconditional acceptance in a world where everyone judges us, including (or perhaps especially) our family and best friends. But the help our canine companions can offer can go…

Many people consider using a dog leash to be cruel. This view is often caused by the individual humanising the dog. They put themselves in the dogs position and conclude that they, themselves would not like to be led on a leash. They worry that the collar hurts the dog as it would hurt them…

Dog aggression seems to be on the rise, which means the number of dog owners that are becoming fearful of the unpredictable behavior of their own dogs is increasing. This is something that can cause a degree of drama in families and within societies. It is to the point that some dog owners are afraid…

Just like people, the personalities of dogs can vary. They can be very hyper, friendly, shy, or aggressive. Some dogs can be a combination of personality types. These personality differences may be determined by breed or the dog’s individual genetics, but, for the most part, their personality is determined by how and to what extent…