There are many trends when it comes to naming a dog. For example, small dogs tend to be called delicate and somewhat feminine names. By the same token, you will usually find that a dog owner with a male dog that is of a large dog breed has chosen a really masculine male dog […]

“Dancing Dogs?” IN SYNC: The driving force behind freestyle is the dancing dog owner, a human breed capable of devoting huge amounts of hours, and kibble, to perfecting a synchronized step, and of explaining this pastime with a straight face.
By:  MONICA ALMEIDA 
SAN ANTONIO, TX She knows how to swing, she knows how to sway […]

Santa Ana, CA Puts Teeth Into Barking Law 

BY DOUG IRVING  The ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
SANTA ANA –The city has created a new category of public nuisance: dogs that bark incessantly for no apparent reason. And under the law, the owners of such dogs may have to pay. 
The city has received nearly 1,000 complaints of noisy animals since 2001, […]

What is heeling? Heeling is not the same as going for a walk. Heeling is an obedience exercise in which the dog stays close beside you, paying attention only to you and where you are going. As your puppy grows up, heeling will become the safe way for you to walk your dog through […]

Every puppy on the face of the Earth can be quite a handful for any owner and needs a loving home and plenty of training in order to settle into life in their new home. A puppy can be overawed when they embark on the adventure of a new home to explore and should […]

Undoubtedly, one of the first things you do when you get a new dog or puppy is choosing a dog name for him or her. For most dog owners, this actually requires little thought. They just pick a dog name out of thin air and that is the moniker by which the poor mite […]

So you may ask, what is in a name? What does it matter what your dog’s name is? The answer is a lot. Your dog’s name defines him or her, especially if you have a small dog.
What small dogs lack in stature they can make up for in attitude. For small dogs, being cute […]

Register….Jessica Peralta
She was petting 3-year-old Norman when she discovered the lymph glands on his neck were the size of golf balls.
The vet told Amy Adney that her beloved bulldog had lymphosarcoma, a type of cancer. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on chemotherapy, Adney wanted to find a holistic approach to prolonging Norman’s […]

Any individual considering getting a dog should investigate the various breeds before making a decision. Making an informed decision is of the utmost importance when choosing a breed because it is the nasty surprises that so many impulsive dog owners get that ultimately contributes to why there are so many dogs abandoned today. The […]

Fashion seems to dictate everything these days. From what you wear to what you name your dog, everything you do is dictated by the need to be cool. Cool dog names are hard to come by and even harder to choose. This is because as soon as something is in fashion, it is out […]