training

If you never taught a person how to speak or write, they wouldn’t be able to do either - certainly not at a socially acceptable level, at least. The same can be said for obedient walking and your dog. We assume that dogs are hardwired to walk well with us, but unless we put in Read More

Training your dog is an important step in ensuring he'll be properly socialized and always willing to take commands and behave. But, in addition to traditional forms of training that teach your dog to respect you as the alpha in his "pack," there's a form of training that tests Read More

Toys are a great way for dogs to burn off energy and socialize. But they can be counterproductive if your dog doesn’t know how to play nice with others. If your dog demonstrates the signs of toy aggression, you as an owner must learn how to stop this behavior before it explodes Read More

By talking to your pets and giving them the attention they crave, they'll be a lot more likely to talk back to you, barking or meowing to get your attention and tell you how they feel. But while this is great for the most part, sometimes animals become a little too vocal, to the Read More

For two centuries purebred dogs have been pampered, worshipped and revered within the confines of the aristocratic Westminster Dog Show, the most prestigious show of its kind. The purpose of the Westminster Dog Show is to celebrate the specific beauties and abilities of some 190 Read More

There I was, at the furniture store, excited to buy a spanking-new couch for the first time since … well, ever, when a thought hit me: How will my dogs do with this couch? The answer is, of course, not as good as I hope. But maybe, with some handy skills and dedication, I can Read More

We take it for granted, don’t we? We just assume our dogs will do everything we ask them to, so long as we have a treat in hand. But that’s not entirely true, right? Dogs won’t put themselves into harm’s way for a biscuit, will they? They do possess some normal instinct for Read More

Answers To The Questions That Boggle Your Mind Dogs do some crazy things that make us scratch our heads and laugh. And while we’re entertained and baffled by what they do, sometimes we just want to know - why do they do … that?. Here are answers to some of the questions that have Read More

Anyone who is a parent knows that a tired kid is a well-behaved kid. The same goes for dogs. Dogs who are mentally and physically tired are less likely to be destructive, unruly and rambunctious. But it’s not just about running your dog for 2 hours each day. Physical exhaustion Read More

The Boston Terrier is the American gentleman of toy breeds. He is one of the few purebreds developed in the United States. Bred down from large pit-fighting breeds, it is difficult to imagine today’s Boston Terrier having ever participated in such an activity. The Boston Terrier Read More