When our owners go off on vacation, they often leave us at a boarding facility.  They are attracted to glossy brochures proclaiming that we’ll be left in the lap of luxury whilst they enjoy their summer break without us, so they confidently reserve us a place and drop us off on the appropriate date.  […]

As if we need another reason to love our darling little pooch! Our dogs help us stay healthier. A study was done by San Diego State University that suggest the dog owners who stroll with their pets are 22 percent more active and weigh 3 pounds less than those who don’t.
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I know that humans often underestimate us dogs, but really, we’re a lot smarter than most of us give us credit for.  It’s part of our cleverness to keep our intellect hidden – although it has to be said that some of us keep it a little more hidden than others!  Just the other […]

When your puppy has learned some of the basic training needs, you can practice by turning it all into fun. For example, put the puppy in a Sit-Stay, back off a foot or two, show him a soft toy and toss it to him. Don’t go for a catch that requires a Superman leap […]

What is it about humans and their failure to understand the basic needs of a dog in a car?  Yesterday I was at the park and a number of buddies were telling me about their recent experiences in their human’s vehicles – and most of them I have to say were horror stories!
Now every […]

The first thing any dog owner will do when getting a new puppy is deciding on a name. Now this is hard enough for any dog, but choosing one that fits the Boxer Dog personality is much harder than it actually appears. The Boxer Dog has a unique energy and personality that is hard […]

The German Shepherd, well known for their work as police dogs are bred for temperament as well as structure.  German Shepherds require intensive training as puppies, but once trained they work wonderfully.  Most German Shepherds are 75 to 95 pounds.  They usually stand 22 to 26 inches in height.
They are tan and dark brown […]

If you’re going on holiday and going to leave your favorite person, me the family dog, home…and I am going to have to spend the time you’re away in a boarding kennel, here are my top tips for how to make sure you choose a good kennel for your me and my friends!
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There are quite a few counties or cities that are implementing programs that make it mandatory for pet owners to spay or neuter their pets/dogs and cats and have microchips inserted in them. 
They contend that there are fewer ‘unwanted’ animals produced and of course, less that remain lost with the microchip implanted in them.  […]

Every year of a dog’s life equals seven in human years, right?  Wrong, says Shawn Messonnier, DVM, a Plano, Texas, vet.  “In general, the bigger the dog, the quicker it ages.  Many larger breeds are considered seniors at five or six.”  Most cats, who tend to live longer than dogs, show their age by […]