I truly believe the world would be a much better place if everyone experienced the love of a dog. They make us kinder, more compassionate humans. However, like most things in life this harmonious give and take love affair between dogs and us doesn’t come without challenges; and this challenge is often called PUPPYHOOD. As […]
Dog Tips
Old Dogs
The last years and months we have with our aging dogs are by far the most bittersweet times in a dog lovers’ life. The older they get the better they get, as if we couldn’t love them more than we already do. The senior stage may last years. If handled properly this can be a […]
Clarence
Having an old dog is both wonderful and painful at the same time. Wonderful because by that time, you and your dog often can communicate wordlessly. Just a look or a glance can tell you he wants a walk, or a belly rub, or a treat. And that’s a two way street. Standing up can […]
Dogs Who Eat Poop
There is actually a technical term for dogs that eat their own fecal matter and this is called Coprophagia. It is common and the first step in correcting the behavior is in understanding why it happens and there could be several reasons. If a dog is underfed or being given a poor quality dog food […]
Traveling with Pets
When you are traveling with your pet make sure your destination is pet friendly and will accommodate whatever pet you have. Pet friendly does not always mean friendly for all, there could size restrictions as well as breed restrictions. Once my wife and I were traveling with our two dogs and decided to stay in […]
Introducing a New Dog
When we brought our new 4-month-old Great Dane puppy home to meet his already settled in year and half old sister Rosie, a stubborn bulldog it was quite a scene. Rosie was already acclimated and content. Clarence however was a full of nerves and scared of everything, that poor puppy had never even been outside. […]