“It was so sudden,” they always say. “He attacked her out of nowhere.” So many children and adults suffer from dog bites that seemingly occur out of the blue. Of course, this is rarely the full story. Dogs give off many signs of stress before they resort to a bite. When a dog is in… Continue Reading
Are you a cat person, or are you a dog person? If you love both, you don’t have to choose. With a good understanding of both species, you can have a peaceful multi-species household full of animal best friends. It’s true that cats and dogs don’t typically get along. Their body language is different, leading… Continue Reading
You’re petting your dog, and you feel something that wasn’t there before. It might be soft, hard, round or oblong. It might be covered with hair or completely bald. It might be alone or appear in groups. Get to know some of the common growths that appear on dogs. This list isn’t meant to help… Continue Reading
You know there’s more to having a dog than covering their basic needs. You’re committed to providing an all-around healthy, happy lifestyle for many years of learning, joy and friendship. But you can’t help but wonder if there’s anything you can do to be an even better guardian for your pet. Here’s what you can… Continue Reading
What do you love most about dogs? That waggy tail? That cold, wet nose? Maybe you love those happy, sloppy licks that seem to say, “I love you!” But is a lick really a kiss? What is your dog really trying to tell you when they give you a smattering of wet kisses? One Lick… Continue Reading
With the lives of millions of dogs on the line, it’s critical for dog lovers to understand what is the truth about pit bulls. Those in support of breed bans are concerned about safety, and are, understandably, worried about the real dangers of large, powerful, out-of-control dogs. But much of the information shared by both sides… Continue Reading
It’s the middle of the night, and you feel someone warm and fuzzy snuggling up to you. Do you lift the covers and let your pet get close to you for a cozy night’s sleep, or send them back to their own little bed on the floor? If you’re like half of pet owners, you… Continue Reading
Just recently, researchers have started training dogs to lie motionless in fMRI machines to get an inside view of how their brains really work. These studies have had fascinating results, though they prove what many of us dog lovers have known all along: that dogs have an amazing capacity to learn to complete tasks and… Continue Reading
Dogs are the most popular pets in the world. They make pretty darn awesome pets. The bond formed with dogs is a relationship unlike with any other animals. Once dogs are attached to their owners, they will be friends for life. No wonder they are known as man’s / woman’s best friend. If you are… Continue Reading
When I was a kid growing up in Nepal, I was always scared of dogs. With a lot of stray dogs everywhere (and I do mean literally everywhere), it was impossible not to be scared. The situation with stray dogs was really bad back then and probably still is. I don’t know what the situation… Continue Reading
We all know how beneficial pets are to adults and we know that dogs, in particular, are used as therapy animals for so many disabled people, of many different disabilities, from blindness to Autism but what about children without disabilities? The ones who are just your normal, everyday, average child? According to Medical News today,… Continue Reading
What did you do the last time you lost your pet? Most likely, you first looked around your neighborhood, asked your neighbors and everyone else you stumbled upon. After not finding your dog for hours, you then probably scrambled around trying to find a photo of your dog. You made a flyer with the photo,… Continue Reading
Nowadays majority of people are interested in owning smaller dog breeds. As per the American kennel club, more and more smaller dogs are registered each year than any other dog breeds. This trend is increasing rapidly everyday and is quite the reverse of what we had couple of decades ago. (When medium and large dog… Continue Reading
The consumption of feces, Coprophagia, is probably one of the grossest things you seen your dog do. If you own a dog or ever had a dog, you should know that this is one of the most hideous crimes your pooch can commit. Imagine you strolling in a park with your dog and all of… Continue Reading
Dogs make us forget our worries, bring joy in our lives and the best part is, we get a caring friend! They never make us feel alone. As we all know that there are so many beautiful and intelligent dog breeds, it becomes hard to choose which one of them you should really keep as… Continue Reading
Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 4th video by Donna that I have featured in this site. Here are the 3 previous ones: One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach Basic Tutorial For Beginners: How To Be An Effective Clicker Trainer? How To Capture A Sit With Clicker Training? The… Continue Reading
At times, dogs do encounter dry nose. Dry nose can be a normal thing or it may be a matter of concern. I own two dogs and dry nose is always one of the major concerns I have with them, especially during winter. As far as my knowledge goes, dogs usually have wet nose which… Continue Reading
Are you a fan of small dogs? Being small has its advantages. Some of the major advantages are without a doubt; easy to take care of, don’t need much space, live longer and can travel with you where ever you go. Those are some of the reasons why, nowadays, more small dogs are being kept as… Continue Reading
Here we go again; it is that time of the week already where I feature informative video post in this site. Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 3rd video by Donna that I have featured in this site so far. Here is the list of the ones that is already… Continue Reading
Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 2nd video by Donna that I have featured in this site so far. Here is the 1st one: One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach. Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher… Continue Reading
Today I want to share with you a video by Donna Hill. Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher levels of dog training in a fun and positive way for you and your kids. This is one of the many ‘how to’ step by… Continue Reading
Hello everyone! Today I want to share with you a video interview of Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer. Cesar is a popular Dog expert and a television host. He worked with Dog Rehabilitation for many years. He had his own TV show for 9 plus years that has been broadcasted in more than 80… Continue Reading
To become a pet sitter, you need to love animals. Period! It is not just the task of looking after the pets and earning the desired income. There is a lot involved in this profession. Pet sitting can be a profitable profession but you need to understand the pet very well. Until and unless you… Continue Reading
The very first question that can mingle in your mind is, “how can a fruit be poisonous?” We all have fruits right? The lovely, sweet taste of grapes just can’t take your hands off it. So, why doesn’t it apply to dogs? Dear friends, if this would have been the case, why don’t we have… Continue Reading
It is not just the humans who suffer from acid reflux. Dogs too are prone to acid reflux. Let’s elucidate what acid reflux actually is. Have you ever felt a burning pain around your chest? The burning sensation is experienced at the lower areas of the chest. This is nothing but the stomach acid that… Continue Reading
