If you are lucky enough to have a dog who is getting older, it probably means that you have spent a lifetime together. You have played with your dog, spent time petting him, and you know him better than anyone. …
Just about everyone is proud of their puppy. Afterall, your puppy loves you, so your puppy must be brilliant and wonderful, right? You may want to show the world how smart your puppy is by teaching him some tricks. There …
What is an emergency for a dog? What are the situations that require immediate veterinary care? What to do if there’s an emergency with your dog? Here you can find some answers. How do you know if your dog is …
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the original six native breeds from Japan. They were originally hunting dogs. Today they still have very keen senses and make excellent watchdogs. These dogs can be quite independent and they are reserved …
Dog health insurance coverage is becoming more popular in the U.S. as veterinary costs keep increasing. Pet insurance is however more popular in Europe. According to one pet insurance company source, at the end of 2020 there were about 3.1 …
Counter surfing is a less than ideal behavior that many dogs develop. Once a dog develops a real knack for it, it is harder to undo. It’s always best to either avoid developing the behavior altogether or to stop when …
Dogs are subject to a number of devastating diseases ranging from rabies to parvo to distemper. Fortunately there are vaccines to protect your dog. If you begin vaccinating your dog as a puppy then it’s likely that he will never …
Many pet owners are unaware of the hazards that lurk inside and outside of their homes. Everyday items, décor, foods and even outdoor plants can be potentially dangerous and sometimes fatal to our canine companions. Therefore, it is important to …
What tools do I need to groom my fearful dog at home? How can I sedate my anxious dog for grooming at home? Can I use human clippers for dogs? What is the best dog grooming tool? These are some …
Fishermen have prized the Portuguese Water Dog for centuries in its native Portugal. Porties are great swimmers and divers and they were used to help the fishermen bring in nets, fish, carry messages between the boats and to shore, as …