This is my 25th year in the pet supplies industry, during which I’ve talked to thousands of pet owners. I still talk to scores of them every week and I never tire of it. It gives me great satisfaction to […]
Health & Care
Belly Rubs trump Treats as a reward!!!
When training dogs, a pat on the head may be more effective than a treat. A new study suggests that most dogs respond more positively to praise than to food. Researchers scanned (pictured) the brains of 15 dogs of various […]
5 Amazing Health Advantages of Strolls with Your Dog
Did you know that a recent survey found that only half of dog parents walk their dog at least once a day? A whopping 33% even admitted they rarely walk their dogs! With National Walk Your Dog Week from October 1st […]
Best way to clean your dogs ears
Best way to clean your dogs ears Many dogs have ears that require regular cleaning. With this simple process cleaning your dog’s ears is easy enough to do at home provided you have the right equipment. WHY CLEAN YOUR DOG’S […]
Fun Stuff – teach your dog to shake hands (paws!)
A classic pet trick is shake. Dogs can learn to shake with all four paws – even the back paws! You’ll need a naming convention. The easiest thing to remember is numbers. I use 1 and 2 for the front […]
Spit test – research setting guidelines to test Dog Well-being thru Saliva
Credit: PhotoDisc Getty Images \ Don Farrall Dog saliva probably passes you by unnoticed — until it winds up on your hands or clothes — but for people studying dog well-being, dog spit is a highlight of their day. This […]
10 things to never feed your dog
10 things to never feed your dog Dogs love to eat. The problem is that some of your favourite foods are simply no good for your canine companion. Your dog likes snacks, and you like snacks, and you like to […]
Heatstroke in Dogs is Avoidable – here are 5 Must Knows!!
While the summer time might be the most exciting months to be a dog owner, it’s a dangerous time to be a dog. The extreme heat can have damaging and fatal effects on a dog’s health and well-being, which is […]
Need a little Positive in your life, go to a Dog Show!
Since 2016 lumbered into existence it seems like we’re trapped in a freakin’ nightmare. Artistic geniuses are falling like flies. We’ve seen some of the worst mass shootings of all time in a period of months. Fascism is somehow on […]
Senior Dogs Across America, the Book Documenting the Dignified way to Age
“My interest in the world of the senior dog began as my own dogs began to approach the end of their days,” photographer Nancy LeVine explains in a blog post. “This was at a time when I had lived […]
C’Mon People! No pets left in a car-EVER
It seems that every day I read a story of a child, or pet found dead in a sweltering car. I apologize for being blunt, but this happens all over the country, and it is all the worse here in […]
Benadryl for Dogs During Fireworks, Does it Work?
Original Post by Lindsay Stordahl Yes, if your dog is scared of fireworks or thunder it is OK to give a dose of Benadryl to help calm your dog’s nerves. (More on the proper dosing below.) Obviously, you should consult […]