Do Loud Noises Scare Your Dog?

Is your dog afraid of loud noises? Many dogs are. You can not really blame them…they do not know that the noises will not hurt them. All ...

Natural Remedies For Fleas

Do not feel like using chemicals on your dog to treat fleas? Here are some natural remedies for fleas. Repellent sprays - According to t...

Stress in Dogs?

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Do you have stress in your life? Do dogs get stressed out, too? YES! Stress affects pets just as i...

Dogs & Emotions

Almost every dog owner has found out that when they are really sad, their dog acts differently toward them. A dog may approach its disturbed...

Shelter Birthday Parties

Forget about MacDonald's and Chuck E. Cheese! One of the hottest places today to celebrate a child's birthday is at the animal shelt...

Match for Pets

Now I have heard everything! A website for dog companions.......find your dog's perfect playmate. You can open a free account and search...

Adopt A Pet at Macy's

How much is that doggie in the window? ​It is that time again, when Macy's in San Francisco's displays hundreds of extremely cute p...

Watercolor "Pet of the Week"

Graphic designer, Matt Tames helps homeless pets by creating pet portraits weekly and posting them on the Internet. Since February of 2010,...

How Come No Chocolate?

"No, No Fido!!!" Have you every wondered why dogs cannot have chocolate? We thought this information on chocolate and its toxicity...

Shelter Dog For You?

What could be more rewarding than giving a second chance to a homeless dog who is desperately seeking a loving home?! You could help a dog w...

Shelter Volunteer, Is It For You?

Have you considered becoming a shelter volunteer? Shelters and humane societies around the world depend on volunteers who come in each weeke...

National Dog Day

Did you know that yesterday (August 26th) was National Dog Day? This special holiday was created in 2004 for two special purposes: to honor ...

Pets Help People

Tests have shown that owning a pet can help people attain a better level of physical health. Petting your animal, be it dog, cat, rabbit or ...

Rescue Dog Check List

Considering adopting a rescue dog? Here are some tips from rescue experts for the best chance at a successful forever adoption: 1. Do not lo...

What To Bring To The Kennel

If you kennel your dog, what should you bring? It is always a good idea to bring your dog's own food to the kennel. Abrupt changes in fo...

How to Pick a Kennel

Traveling this summer? If you must kennel your dog, kennels can range from the barebones to the ultra-fancy. What is most important is the g...

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Dogs sure know how to sleep! The amount of time spent napping varies from dog to dog and depends on the dog's age and personality. Count...

Dog Etiquette

Wherever you go with your dog, remember you are a doggie ambassador. How you act with your dog not only affects others around you, but also ...

Little Things That Dogs Do

Dogs do wonderful little unexpected things that can put a smile on your face. FOR EXAMPLE: 1. The sound of a wagging or thumping tail when ...

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Part 6Other Measures

The previous blogs have talked about training methods and behavior modification techniques for dogs with separation anxiety. Here are some o...