Oct 24
Fun Facts About Your Pet’s Whiskers Whiskers are amazing! They’re not just there for looks. Whiskers—for which the technical term is “vibrissae”—are a specialized type of hair found in many mammals, including cats and dogs. The long, stiff hairs, which are thicker than normal hairs and tapered at the tips, aid a cat’s or dog’s sense …
Oct 03
How Dogs Sense Our Emotions If you are a dog owner and have a close, loving bond with your pup, you have probably wondered if he can read your mind or know what kind of mood you are feeling. Does he get clingy when you’re depressed or feeling sick? When you have an argument with …
Sep 26
Tips For Camping With Your Dog If you are thinking about taking your dog camping, keep in mind that there are many advantages to sharing the great outdoors with your pet. Camping is an excellent way for people and their dogs to get away from the stressors of life and relax, and it helps strengthen …
Sep 19
Taking Your Dog Shopping I think most of us would agree that shopping with a friend is much more fun than shopping alone. Dog lovers already know that a trip to the store with our four-legged buddies is particularly awesome when they are allowed to come with us. There are some major retailers that are …
Sep 12
How to Control Separation Anxiety in Dogs Separation anxiety in dogs is a common problem and it can affect most breeds. It is your dog’s panicked response to being left alone and the results can be devastating. The destruction of your belongings and the deterioration of your dog’s health can be serious issues. Separation anxiety …
Aug 29
Excessive Barking in Dogs Barking is a natural and important means of communication for dogs. But excessive barking can become a problem. As with all dog training and behavior modification, teaching a puppy or young dog is always easier than changing behavior that has become a bad habit in an older dog. By starting to …
Aug 06
DOGust – Celebration of Rescued and Adopted Dogs’ Birthdays For all of those wonderful pet parents out there who don’t know their adopted dog’s birthday, August 1 is the perfect time to celebrate. If you’ve ever shared your life with a rescue pup you’ve realized that you don’t know their birth date. Now, DOGust 1 …
Jul 11
Traveling With Your Dog Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone if you plan carefully. Here are some trip tips to make traveling with your dog an enjoyable experience. Before The Trip 1. Make sure your pet is physically able to travel. If your pet is older, if it …
Jul 04
How to Care for Your Pet Canary This morning as I was putting fresh water in the birdbath in my backyard, I thought back to things in my childhood that had to do with pets and animals, and how those experiences brought about a love and respect for living creatures. When I was a little …
Jun 27
How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in the Heat Summertime is a time for fun, vacationing, and relaxing in the sun, but it also brings potential health issues and danger for your pets. When the temperature rises, you need to take extra precautions to ensure that your dog is comfortable and safe …
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