In concept, doggy daycare is a great idea. Rather than leave your pet home alone when you head off to work or anywhere else each day, you choose to place it in the hands of a friendly caretaker who offers food, care, exercise, and playtime, both with humans and with other dogs. When dog owners […]
Top Five Best Dog Breeds for Snuggling
Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments, and there are a lot of factors that should go into choosing a dog breed. But the most important thing to keep in mind is that you should choose a dog that fits your lifestyle. If you’re highly active, look for a high-energy dog that you can […]
What Type Of Dog Beds Are Most Comfortable For Dogs?
Where does your dog sleep? Whether he sleeps on the floor, your couch or your bed at night, he needs a place that’s soft and comfortable to call his own. A pet bed, situated in a dry and warm corner of your home, provides a sense of security and ownership, and a safe place for […]
When To Switch from Puppy Food to Adult Dog Food
So, what is the best time to switch from puppy food to adult dog food? Like humans, dogs have different nutrition requirements for different life stages. Puppies need food that has two and a half times the calories of adult dog food to provide the energy they need in order to grow as quickly as […]
10 Dog Obedience Training Tips
No one likes an unruly, undisciplined, and impolite dog. Not only do people have to suffer the indiscretions of the dog, but many times they also have to deal with the owner’s incompetent shouting, shoving, and annoying excuses or apologies. And the fact is, dogs are happier when they have boundaries and know what’s expected […]
Grill-Phoria LLC Recalls Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs
Recall — Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Grill-Phoria LLC Recalls Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs Because […]
The Overlooked Importance of Proper Dog Grooming
You wouldn’t bring your baby home from the hospital and then never give her a bath, brush her teeth, or maintain her hair and nails, would you? Of course not! And yet too many dog owners bring their dog home and never perform essential grooming tasks. Granted, dogs aren’t human, but they still have hygiene […]
The 5 Best Dog Breeds for Small Children
Your friends and family probably think you’re nuts for wanting to get a dog when you already have your hands full with one or more small children. But you want your kids to reap the many proven benefits that dog ownership offers to pint-sized people, including teaching responsibility, compassion, and patience, encouraging a healthy, active […]
How to Find a Reputable Dog Obedience Trainer
Obedience training is essential for a healthy, happy dog. Dogs who aren’t trained are often confused animals that are unsure of their place in the pack, which typically results in unacceptable behaviors. Untrained dogs may also develop fearful behaviors due to a lack of emotional security, which they may exhibit by doing their business in […]
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Issues Recall of Pet Food Because of Possible Health Risk
VALPARAISO, Ind., Jan. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, […]
