Too often when people decide that they want to adopt a dog, they focus on getting a puppy. Not that there is anything wrong with getting a puppy, of course – a dog of any age is going to enrich your life. But the popularity of puppies brings with it a downside for older dogs […]
Advice on Anonymously Reporting Animal Abuse
Animal abuse is a terrible crime that often goes unreported. When reports of animal abuse and neglect appear on the nightly news, the instances you are hearing about are often just the tip of the iceberg. Numerous cases of animal abuse go unreported because witnesses are unwilling to file a report. Animal rescue agencies and […]
Top 5 Family Friendly Dog Breeds
Watching children at play with a much-loved dog is wonderful to see, and contact with a pet helps kids grow into loving, caring young people. But not all dogs have a reliable temperament, especially around youngsters, and when considering getting a new dog you should choose with care. The perfect dog must be even-tempered whether […]
Should I Adopt A Dog Or Use A Reputable Breeder?
If you like the idea of getting a purebred that embodies the very best of its breed, should you feel guilty about letting down a poor homeless dog facing euthanization in a shelter somewhere? PETA takes this view. Every once in a while, PETA supporters crash dog shows displaying purebred dogs, and hold up signs […]
Dog Food Reviews
Thanks for checking out our dog food reviews! We’ve tried to organize these reviews to help you quickly and easy compare and navigate the many different dog food brands we’ve covered so far. Feel free to check out the categories below to get started! Once you check out the top rated customer reviewed dog food […]
The Importance of Dog Obedience Training
When your new puppy pees on the rug, chews your bedroom slippers, and steals your dinner – or your family pet starts jumping on people for attention, barking, or tugging on the leash – it’s not a sign that you have a bad dog. It’s a sign that you and your dog are not communicating […]
Dog Training Tips for Rescue Dogs
The people at dog rescue groups and shelters work hard to match their dogs with pet parents. They hope to make good matches based on personality and energy levels. If a dog is a firecracker, they try to place him with someone who wants a workout partner in a dog. Quiet, shy dogs that like […]
Do Dogs Feel Emotions Like Humans Do?
I highly doubt I am the only one who felt some pretty strong emotions after watching the above video. This video, along with hundreds if not thousands of others, proves that dogs have a much higher awareness than many people believe. Not only do dogs become highly attached to their human families, but dogs also […]
How To Teach Your Dog To Balance Anything On His Nose!
Most of us have already seen this cool trick done before and if you want to teach your dog how to balance anything on his or her nose, the above video should give you a great start. As he mentioned in the beginning of the video, he was not using clicker training, but was doing […]
Water Safety Tips For Your Dog
Man’s best friend… They have been there with us throughout war, they are with us in our homes, they help to raise our families, they keep us healthier, and they have stood by the human race for centuries. Likewise, we do the same for dogs. It seems dogs and humans are inseparable at this point. […]
