Entertaining a dog doesn't get much easier than blowing bubbles. When it comes to keeping your dog busy and active you're golden if you can teach your dog to chase bubbles. I'm not sure how this came about but Laika had an epiphany this month. It … [Read more...]
How Dogs Are Stunting Ecoli Growth & Saving Penguins
Border Collies & Maremmas have quite a strong work ethic, and some creative researchers are putting all that dedication, energy & natural instinct to good use. Here's how dogs are stunting ecoli growth on beaches & saving Penguins. Dog … [Read more...]
Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes In Children
From helping children with autism to sniffing out and detecting cancer, new research is finding more evidence of the health benefits our canine friends provide. New Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes in Children We've known for awhile that … [Read more...]
Why Does My Dog Itch So Much?
Has your dog been itching more than usual? Every dog is different when it comes to their itching & scratching habits, but if your dog has been itching more than usual it's time for a closer look. Here's a look at the most common causes of itching … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Go Grey Early?
Laika's already going grey, though she's only 3 years old. Looking back all of my dogs went grey eventually, but it never started quite that early. So it got me wondering -- why do dogs go grey early anyway? It it all genetics? Is it stress … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Motivate Yourself For a Dog Walk
We all know that walking our dog at least once every day is recommended, but many of us struggle to fit it into our schedule. Dog Walking Can Feel Tedious at Times I bet your daily dog walk gets tedious, I know mine does when I stick to the same … [Read more...]
Why Do We Celebrate Extreme Dog Breeding?
I love Bully breeds, but I don't love how much media attention the world's biggest Pit Bull is getting. He might be a sweet dog, but there's nothing sweet about extreme dog breeding. Dogs bred for their extreme size are adding to the problems these … [Read more...]
The Risks of Using Ace as a Sedative For Fearful Dogs
I am not against using sedatives for fearful dogs; especially with firework season coming up. While most dogs make progress with desensitization & counter conditioning, the addition of medication can help dogs with extreme anxiety. The purpose … [Read more...]
How to Exercise a Dog With Arthritis
Does your dog have arthritis? If so you're not alone. My dog was diagnosed last year at the age of 3, to say I was surprised is a bit of an understatement. An arthritis diagnosis doesn't mean your dog can't be active, it's just a matter of changing … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop Your Dogs Nail From Bleeding
Looking for an easy way to stop your dog's nail from bleeding? Well look no further. Cutting your dog's nail too short is a common issue, but luckily there are a few solutions to make the bleeding stop. While it might take awhile to regain your … [Read more...]