Assembling the Perfect Safety Kit for Your Dog

Your dogs depend on you to stay safe and that includes staying safe in the event of a natural disaster. This is why it is important that you learn how create a dog safety kit for your beloved companion.

Finding The Best Dog Toys To Keep Your Pet Happy

Dogs need toys to keep them happy. Before you search pet shops for toys, learn about the best ones. Read on to learn more about this topic.

Yorkie 101: Personality, Looks And More

Yorkies have always been a favorite breed among older adults, singles and families with older kids. They are one of the most loyal, fierce and protective breeds, in spite of their small size.

Five Things You Should Know About Your Yorkie

A Yorkie is one of the most beautiful breeds to own, with their impressive bearing, and wonderful silky coat. They come from bloodlines that have an impressive history all their own, but there is much for first-time owners to learn about their new friend.

Understanding the Causes of Paw Licking In Dogs

Paw licking in dogs is a symptom linked to several causes. Canines are at a higher risk to various life-threatening diseases when disorders of this scale progress.

7 Life Lessons From the Dog Park

My observations about the canine wisdom, from watching my 2 Basset Hounds Fred & Misty frolic at our local dog park. I comment on the distinct personalities of my submissive younger hound Misty, and my older and, in true hound form – stubborn — dog Fred.

Getting Underneath the Skin of Dog Mange

Mange is a range of dog skin problems that affect the overall well being of your canine. What causes dog mange is several species of parasitic mites that are transferred from dog to dog upon close contact with infected animals.

How to Choose the Right Dog Toys For Your Dog

They come in all shapes and sizes. They bounce, roll and fly about. They provide joy to your dog and peaceful moments during your busy day. Toys, ultimately, make a dog’s life go round. But, there is so much to consider – safety, size, style, the list goes on. How do you choose the right dog toy for your pouch?

To Preserve or Not Preserve! You’ve Heard the Hype Condemning Food Additives – Why?

Why do chemical pet food preservatives have such a bad rap? I think the problem with chemical food preservatives lies in their attributes which we list here. You’ve also seen the numerous product safety recalls for various brands of pet food. Concerned about the quality of most dog food? Looking for something to feed you dog that you can feel good about? We present an alternative here and explain why natural foods are good for you pets.

Music and Your Dog – Is It Therapeutic for Dogs and What Music Should You Choose?

Dogs can have phobias to overcome just like people can. Music and the choice of which music can play an important part in soothing and rehabilitating your dog.

Teaching Your Dog To Play Dead On Command

If you have always wondered how people could pretend their hand was a gun, say “bang” and their dog played dead, here is your answer. It’s a funny party trick and relatively easy to teach your dog to play dead on command. All you need is a little patience, some time to spend with your dog and probably a good handful of liver treats!

How to Stop Your Puppy From Chewing Things

Learn how to completely stop your puppy’s chewing problem by implementing a few simple methods I am about to show you. You will never have to think about replacing your chewed up shoes again!

Car Safety for Your Pet

Dogs love going for rides in the car and people enjoy taking their canine companions along with them. Pet owners have an obligation to travel safely with their pet. This is for the safety of the pet owner, the safety of the pet, as well as for the safety of all other drivers on the road.

Residential Service Dog Training

When the time comes for a dog to undergo training for its future role as a service dog, there are many different theories on which training method is the best, and there are almost as many theories as there are breeds of dog in the world! It seems like there is a newfangled service dog training method coming to the fore each and every week.

What Dogs Need to Eat

Dog food today is being created with this whole shift in thinking that organic is best and raw dog food is better than kibbles. Every brand is quick to boast that they provide fruits, vegetables and Omega oils. It leaves a lot of people worried about whether their dog’s diet is actually adequate. Not only has the shift for organics changed the way people eat and feed their families, now it reflects how they feed their dogs. But like many dog owners, I have found myself wondering, does it REALLY matter? What is my dog missing in his or her diet?