Happy and healthy dog

Summer is wonderful, but it can bring out some nasty little creatures - fleas and ticks!
Summer is here, and along with the sunny days and warmer weather come some less than welcome guests – those nasty fleas and ticks.
Itchy skin, excessive scratching and the possibility of serious illnesses such as Lyme Disease or Rocky [...]

There has been an overwhelming interest in pit bull bans. Pit bull owners claim that they have a nice dog while victims of pit bull attacks complain that pit bulls are monsters. The debate has been an impassable wall but is actually on the same goal – safety for all.
There is a growing chorus [...]

Selecting a good, professional and friendly groomer is an important part of caring for your dog. Since a groomer will usually be alone with your favorite pet it is important to make sure that they treat your animal well, notify you of any problems, as well as understand how to care for an clip [...]

Making the decision to share your home with a canine is one step towards a rewarding experience. Why not take the next big step and adopt an older large breed dog. There are many beautiful large breed older dogs that are just waiting for someone to invite them into their home. They will repay [...]

Often dog behavior problems are caused by boredom. Is your dog left alone all day or left alone for hours at a time? Is your dog confined to the backyard rather than allowed in the house?
Most dogs need the companionship of people. They crave interaction with their family members. A dog stuck in the [...]

Protecting your puppy or dog from everyday poisons in the home and garden will be the focus of this article.
Along with your veterinarian’s phone number, you should have posted in prominent vicinity by the phone the number to a 24 hour emergency pet hospital and the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline. Make sure you know [...]

Many pet owners deliberate the question of whether or not to have a dog house. Regardless of the type or size of your dog or if it is an outside or inside pet there are practical reasons for providing your pet with a dog house.
Obviously, an outside dog needs a warm, dry shelter. What [...]

Face it, nobody likes a dog that doesn’t listen and behave. But everyone loves a dog that sits and stays on command.
If you have a barker or a jumper, it can be quite frustrating watching the dog ignore you every time company comes over. It’s almost embarassing.
Your dog doesn’t want to disappoint you. He [...]

This article will discuss grooming for your new puppy or dog.
Grooming your pet should begin when they are puppies as this will help them become accustomed to being touched all over their bodies while they are standing still or lying on their stomach or side. If you adopt an older dog you will have [...]

Training is usually broken down into two types: obedience and behavioral. We will discuss obedience training in this article.
Obedience training for your new puppy should begin the day you bring him/her home. You should make obedience training fun and incorporate the training with play sessions. It is so easy to train a puppy when [...]