There is nothing more precious than a small puppy. They’re innocent, affectionate, and they want nothing more than to eat, play or cuddle on someone’s lap. There is an innocence…
We’ve all seen those lovely pictures of the physically fit guy or gal, riding their expensive ten speed bike or scooter, hair flying in the wind. Along the side of…
Oh, those naughty dogs! It is not as if we haven’t trained them, had long conversations about what is right and wrong, or even on occasion showed our pups the…
It would be lovely if daily affirmations or reminders were pasted onto our heads every morning when we wake up. Regrettably, we often go through our busy day without realizing…
To all dog owners, this is a no-brainer. Dogs trump cats any day. Don’t get us wrong…Cats are fine animals and they certainly have their place in our world of…
You love your dog more than anything. The thought of losing them is beyond comprehension. It won’t happen to me! you say. But the reality is…. dogs get lost all the…
There isn’t anything we wouldn’t do for our families. The spouse and kids are everything to us but, over the years, as the children grow and develop their own interests…
You look at the shelves in your local pet store and see all the wonderful peanut butter items. They have soft cookies, hard biscuits and even a tube of peanut…
Many pet owners have faced that “No-no-no!” moment when their precious pup goes from being a calm and happy member of the family, to something that is slobbering, jumping and general…
It would be a terrible shame to reach down and pet “Scruffy” one day only to realize, hours later, that you’ve caught Poison Ivy when you haven’t even been near…
You LOVE your dog. They’re sweet to you, energetic, and awesome. But around other people, not so much. Maybe they’re just being protective. A little growl here and there. But…
We love our dogs – that’s why we’re dog owners, right? Unfortunately, some of our friends may not share the same level of doggy-love enthusiasm as we do. But why?…
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Life is typically great for your dog until a sudden intruder shows up to throw a wrench into daily life! Is it a friend or foe?! As most of us…
Dogs are dogs. Seems like an uncomplicated statement but often we, as loving dog owners, forget this little fact when it comes to feeding or simply coddling the animal we adore.…
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How much do we have in common with our canine companions? This is a legitimate, if somewhat peculiar, question that many of us think about. How many times have we…
Hillary Barrows is a native from the United Kingdom who lived through-out Europe as a tutor, teaching the English language. During her travels she found Robbie from Spain and Cleo…
We spend good money to entertain our pets. There are many different playthings out there but did you ever notice how your dog will usually go back time and again…
We love our dogs and would never do anything to intentionally harm them. However, there are at least ten things dog owners do that are unnecessary or, at the very…
Dating back to 1899, The German Shepherd is a comparatively new breed of dog. German Shepherds are “working dogs” developed originally for herding sheep. Conversely, because of their vigor, smarts,…
How often do you have the good intention of taking your eager dog out for a nice, long walk? Mentally you prepare yourself for the anticipation of you both enjoying…
