Famous American Pet Toy Inventions Through History Guest Writer: Rachelle Wilber If there was a museum devoted to famous American pet toy inventions, the following toys would certainly have a place in their hall of fame. Flavored Chew Toys Chew toys, like the ones marketed by Benebone, have real flavors like bacon and peanut infused … Read more
Bringing a Dog Home for the First Time So you’ve made the decision to become a dog-owner: congratulations! It’s a wise move, and the rewards will be forthcoming straight away. But with the many pleasures and comforts of sharing your home with a dog, come responsibilities and challenges that the uninitiated, no matter how dog-crazy, … Read more
Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) takes place every September to spread awareness of the awful truth behind the puppy mill industry. This year it falls on September 19th. The purpose of this day is meant to encourage people to adopt a pet — not purchase one. The movement began in 2004 … Read more
National Guide Dog Month September is National Guide Dog Month. To celebrate, I’m partnering with Natural Balance (the maker of premium-quality pet food) and Guide Dogs for the Blind (a non-profit charitable organization that raises and trains exceptional guide dogs to serve the blind and visually impaired) to spread awareness about the amazing bond between people … Read more
Pet Friendly Workplace Trend is Growing I won’t have to argue with anyone reading this that pets are awesome and bring so much love and joy into our lives. Being able to stay home with them all the time is the dream for many. Unfortunately, that is not possible for those of us who have … Read more
5 Tips on Training Your Dog Not to Bite Guest Writer: Dixie Somers Puppies and dogs can bring a lot of joy into your home. Your pet really can become your best friend. A dog that bites can be another story, however. Dog bites aren’t just painful. They can place you at risk of an … Read more
5 Tips For Making Dog Training Easy As Possible Having a well-behaved and properly trained dog says more about you than it does about your dog. Dogs that jump, nip or bite can be a problem for visitors and can injure someone. When things like that happen you may even have to get professionals, such … Read more
Basically, dogs have different skin types than humans. The PH level of a dog’s skin is higher than a human’s. That is why you need to choose the right shampoo with the appropriate ingredients. This article discusses whether it’s safe or not to use human shampoo on dogs, and answers frequently asked questions by dog … Read more
Creative Canine Fitness In recent times, new forms of doggie exercise have become popular. Whether your four legged friend prefers surfing or running, agility or swimming, there is now an exercise routine for every dog! Exercising your dog allows you to build trust between you as well as being excellent for their health. Exercise has … Read more
What Can You Do to Safely Help if Your Dog is in Pain? Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney To many animal lovers, pets can almost be like a child. You strive to take the best possible care of your pet, and you always try to make sure he or she is happy. The problem with animals, … Read more