Dog Blog

Your dog is going to be out and about, whether it’s for daily constitutional, taking in a dog obedience class, or accompanying you on a visit to friends. Whenever he puts in a public appearance, he’ll need a leash and you’ll want a way of cleaning up after him. Depending on the kind of dog […]

Thefts can happen all the time in your home. The turkey, warm from the over, one of your new leather shoes, your wallet or the bones from the trash were all there a minute ago, but now they’re not. A clever canine thief waits until you’re not looking, then jumps for the counter or dives

Romping with their litter matters that are how dogs in the wild learned what they needed to know and had fun. So practically every puppy you’ll meet will enjoy wrestling with another playful puppy or pouncing on a squeaky toy and play killing it with violent shakes of her head.“All dogs are inquisitive and like

The benefits of nourishing food and of diets designed for special needs are not just for us humans. Dogs, too, can benefit from what we now know about healthy eating, and from the wide variety of high-quality foods available. Pet food manufacturers have developed all sorts of products, from vegetarian foods to therapeutic diets for

Dog shows are organized by licensed dog associations throughout the country on a regular basis. Besides the American Kennel Club there are the United Kennel Club and the American Rare Breed Association competitions. Held at both outdoor and indoor locations, dog shows give you the chance to see breeds you might not otherwise have the

Dogs are companion animals and like to be around their owners. So when you leave the house without your, one look in his eyes will tell you he’s not happy. Most dogs accept your comings and goings with a sigh, but others might have a hard time understanding why you’re there one moment and gone

If someone told you to sit down and be quiet while you were in the middle of your favorite pastime, you’d think, “No way!” But if the person offered you a million dollars to do it, you’d plop yourself in a chair faster than you could say, “Show me the money.” You can get your

Dogs don’t write poetry or speak in elegant sentences, but they can still be very eloquent. Here are some of the most common ways in which dogs express themselves, and what they are telling you by each particular behavior. Play Bowing: When your dog is play bowing, her rear end goes up, her front end

Puppies are tiny, winsome and cute as buttons, but are they fragile? That all depends. Healthy, vaccinated puppies are vigorous, and the bigger they grow, the hardier they get. Before they’re vaccinated, they are susceptible to certain diseases, says Dr. McGrath. So it’s important to keep your puppy away from unvaccinated dogs until he’s had

There is nothing cuter than a puppy, except maybe two puppies. And maybe cute is just the right thing for you, or maybe all the things that go along with cute, such as puddles on the floor or chewed up shoes, aren’t high on your list of the most desirable attributes in a new dog.