prairie dogs

Western Owl Spies on Prairie Dogs to Learn About Hunting

The prairie dog get a lot of love from his animal brethren. Turns out prairie dogs provide animals, like owls, a place to squat...
keeping your baby safe around dogs

Tips for Keeping your Baby Safe Around Dogs

Most dog lovers would never dream of giving their beloved pup to someone else, but these feelings can change quickly when there is a...
new baby

How To Introduce Your New Baby to Your Dog

We often say that babies have a unique smell and presence that changes our lives and homes instantly. We’re dead on, and our dogs...
pocket pets

The Perfect Pocket Pets for Kids

Children who grow up with pets develop a respect and love for animals that they carry into adulthood. Caring for another creature also teaches...
rottweiler

Breed Basics: Rottweiler

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The Rottweiler may look fierce but raised and trained properly, he is a reliable companion and excellent pet. They were at one time used...
dachshund

Breed Basics: Dachshunds

The dachshund is recognized around the world by his distinctive shape and nickname, the wiener dog. They come in three sizes (standard, miniature, and toy)...
global fear in dogs

Help! My Dog’s Afraid of Everything. Global Fear in Dogs and What to do?

A lot of dogs are afraid of something. Just like you may be afraid of heights, snakes, or your Aunt Bertha’s cheek-pinching ways, dogs...
tricks

Five Tricks Every Dog Should Know

Not everybody will grow up to speak like Martin Luther King, but we all should be able to say a few things well (please,...
shock collar

Are electric shock collars helpful, harmful or useless for dog training?

Whether we subscribe to them or not, I’m sure we all have some sort of reaction to electric/shock collars. Many of us see them...
dog training

Negative Reinforcement: A Necessary Evil in Dog Training?

Training your dog can be one of the biggest challenges you will face as a dog owner. A well trained dog can be a...