Most people get excited when their dogs have the opportunity to play with another dog. There’s the benefit of socialization, not to mention the welcomed after effect of exhaustion. But oftentimes, dog owners have a problem relaxing while their dogs are off playing with some pals. Why’s that? Because when two dogs are playing, the [...]

Chances are you’ve seen a guide dog sometime in your life, either in person or in pictures. Guide dogs are highly trained dogs that help blind or visually impaired people become more mobile. But these dogs aren’t born capable of such a task. It takes a special kind of dog, and months of intense training, [...]

Dogs around the world often have one thing in common and that is a love for digging a nice hole. Whether it is to find a buried treasure or to make a cool spot to lie in, dogs that dig holes in your yard can be a nuisance. One has to keep in mind that [...]

Every puppy has a distinctive personality. Puppy training takes time, patience and devotion to understanding your puppy’s mind. Many pet parents need to work with a trainer to see which methods work best with their puppy. Puppy training is not obedience training, it is used to help your puppy perform certain tasks, such as sit, [...]

Most of our furry-best friends lead a leisure and sedentary lifestyle. A brisk walk around the neighborhood or a 45-minute visit to the dog park burns off that excess energy. Because of this, it’s really important to know that dogs do not need to be crated for long periods of time and do need to [...]

Whoever said dogs can do no wrong obviously never had his furry-best friend chew up numerous pairs of shoes or destroy favorite books within his reach. His new obsession may be that Gucci loafer or the corners of your coffee table. Truth is though, that this can only get worse. To that end, be sure [...]

It’s just stopped raining. You’re enjoying your newly planted freesias. Your furry-best friend saunters outside and begins sniffing around. He stops dead in his tracks and glances at you for several brief seconds. And you’re thinking, please no, not again! Before you’re able to stop him, mounds of muddy dirt and freesias are flying through [...]

“You need to think about how your dog sees the world, then use that knowledge.” Victoria Stilwell A suddenly empty and silent home can be stressful and strange for your puppy. This can lead to behavioral problems stemming from boredom, anxiety and loneliness. Dogs are extremely social and enjoy being around their families. For most [...]

Doggie doors are a wonderful thing if you are someone who hates to be awakened unexpectedly at night by your pet’s urgent bathroom call. They are also great for work-at-home people who do not need unnecessary distractions. While you may immediately see the merits of installing a pet door, your dog may not. The doors [...]

Young dogs become territorial for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, puppies may not get the socialization that they need to learn proper behaviour, and they may become aggressive as a result. In other sad cases, abuse, lack of affection and improper care may darken a puppy’s spirit, making him or her quite territorial about toys, [...]

A dog barking can be enough to drive you crazy, especially if its owner cannot make it stop. Dogs generally bark for three main reasons. One is to alert you to something new in their territory. Another is to relieve boredom or stress. A third reason is to communicate with you. You can’t expect to [...]