Top 5 American Dog Friendly Cities Guest Writer : Amanda Basse What makes a pet friendly city? In general, I always think of the animated version of 101 Dalmatians and London. In the opening scenes, there is basically what amounts to a parade of dogs and their owners, most looking oddly alike as they stroll … Read more
Finding the Best Dog Food Choosing the best dog food for your pet can be a daunting experience, and a higher price doesn’t always mean doing what’s best for your dog. Some brands tell us that our dogs should eat like wolves and others insist they are royalty, eating out of little crystal dishes while … Read more
How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight It is estimated that 52.5 percent of dogs are overweight. Dogs that are overweight are more likely to develop arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure. Fortunately, there are ways that you can help your dog lose weight. Below is a list of tips on how to help your … Read more
Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Dog Guest Writer : Julie Page It is so important to spay or neuter your dog if you have no intention of breeding. The benefits of spaying or neutering your dog are much greater than not having the surgery – it benefits your dog as well as the dog … Read more
With Earth Day just around the corner (tick-tock ladies and gents, April 22 is the date), this is just the right time to consider exactly how much your dog’s carbon paw print is taking its toll on the earth we live in. With more than 70 million dogs existing in the United States ALONE (meaning … Read more
Kids and Dogs Safe Interactions at the Park When spring finally arrives and everyone has a case of “cabin fever”, the best way to cure it is to pack up the car and hit the park. Your rambunctious kid may want to bring his or her favorite four-legged friend, but before you bring the dog … Read more
How to Choose a Puppy Dogs are among the most common pets worldwide, and there are quite a few reasons for the popularity of dogs as pets. Companionship is probably the most common reason, a dog is a man’s best friend. Another reason dogs are popular is the security they offer. Being informed about how … Read more
Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds Selective Breeding There are two types of dog breeders: ones who promote their breed by selecting for quality and culling dogs with genetic abnormalities, and those who breed for money. Too many dogs are bred strictly for the outward appearance of the breed and, unfortunately, introduce genetic time bombs … Read more
Teaching Your Dog Who is Alpha Guest Author: Rachelle Wilber Dogs are loyal companions, and they rely on humans for food, shelter and affection. It is natural to see the human in a leadership role in the dog-human relationship; however, teaching your dog who is alpha is more accurately described as a relationship of cooperation … Read more
How to Improve Fido’s Bad Breath Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan Your dental hygienist will probably tell you that bad breath, or halitosis, is the result of odor-producing bacteria on the mouth and in the stomach. This is the same for both you and your dog. The major difference between the animal and its owner is … Read more