Naming your pooch can be a very personal matter. Often owners name their dog after someone they love, maybe a favorite rock star or movie star, or even a favorite…
When you adopt a dog, there are certain things that are givens. We know we’ll need to feed and give the pooch water. We also know it’s important to apply…
Imagine driving along and suddenly seeing smoke in the distance. It’s not far but it’s obvious something is on fire. You think you should hear sirens but, so far, you…
We’ve seen it in our own children. Billy gets something Bobby wants, and then the shouting begins! “Why him and not me? It’s not fair! You always liked him best!”…
We know how it is to see a loved one after so long. It is with both joy and intense anticipation that we greet them and, if we feel a…
We all think our pooch is the cutest but you have to admit that certain pooches just have an “it” factor that makes people stop and stare. We suppose it’s…
If you have a particularly jittery dog you know the guilt when you are forced to leave it behind at home, at a friend’s, or bordering. Once upon a time…
While most dogs earn their keep by being companions and guard dogs, there are some that go that extra mile at being useful! Nemo is one of these dogs. He’s…
We know how humans get when we lose things, the frustration, and anger. It is especially acute if it’s something we really treasure, like a favorite snack food! What if…
Any child likes when Mom buys them something new; even if it’s a new toy box where they can store all their prized treasures. However, if that box is too…
One of the best most bonding things we can do with our children is hold them lovingly as they sleep. It is that simple act of reassurance that not just…
The veterinarian clinic we take our dog Max to is great in nearly every way except they don’t really like to have pet parents in the back with their pooch…
It is always very tempting if you have the finances and inclination – if you want to show a dog – to go to a breeder or pet store to…
We know as human beings that dental hygiene is very important. Bad gums and teeth are not just painful but can lead to so many other problems, including digestion and…
Dogs expect certain things from their human family. They anticipate being given water, food, a little outdoor time, indoor time, an occasional scrap from the dinner table and, probably more…
It’s the same for dogs as it is for human beings. When a father-figure has been away for a while, he can only hope the child or children will recognize…
When we are little everything seems hard. Even the small acts of feeding ourselves, walking, and eventually moving upward and downward have a learning curve. Eventually, with encouragement, we do…
There are certain songs that hit a personal emotional cue. You know, it’s the song you are listening to as your driving down the street. This particular song either makes…
Life is tough enough for a small Pug pup. They have to face all the fierce creatures outside of the house; mice, bugs, grass, and all those crazy smells! One…
Our dogs bark. It’s just a natural thing a pup does and, at a moment’s notice, he or she will let us know when the postman has invaded our mailbox,…
