Happiness Is: Adopting A Shelter Dog
Meet my dog, Fawn, a 16-year old, Husky/Collie/Lab mix. As you can see, her pedigree is diverse and multicultural, which makes her all the more special. You're probably marveling at her age. Yes, she is 16 and still hanging in there. And a sweeter, gentler dog I've yet to meet. Read more of this article.

Dog Travel Supplies Buying Tips
Dog travel is one of the most exciting activities for dogs yet the most exhausting task for the owner. This is due to the fact that dogs also have motion sickness and it is also annoying to bring along all the pet travel kits that is necessary. Dogs are the kind of pets that needs to be well-fed or else they will unstoppably bark and roam around feeling distressed. Read more of this article.

How Our Pets Can Reduce Our Stress and Anxiety
Animals and our pets can be a great way to reduce our every day stresses and anxieties. It is not easy to deal with our fears and anxieties, however, spending time with animals can makes us feel better. Here is a list of ways of how animals can help us to better cope with our fears, anxieties, and stresses. Read more of this article.

Health Care For Senior Dogs
Dogs are wonderful, loyal companions and an integral part of our families. Time flies, though, and in a few short years we start seeing changes in our faithful friends. There may be white hair around their muzzle, they may be less active and energetic, and they may be a little slow getting up. As a dog ages, his metabolism also slows, just like ours, and his health care and nutritional needs may change. Here is a look at how we can make life a little easier for our aging pets. Read more of this article.

12 Questions You Need To Consider When Choosing A Dog
Owning a dog means accepting responsibility for the life of your pet. You are going to be spending a lot of time, energy and patience (for up to 12 years) with your dog. Then there is the added expenses of: dog food, supplies, veterinary services, and (depending on the breed) regular visits to a dog grooming service. Also there is the significant time and patience required to effectively train and socialize your puppy. Some dog breeds will also require a lot more time and energy everyday for exercise and play time. Read more of this article.

Puppy Love
We told Emily that a puppy was a big responsibility and waited until she almost turned seven to buy one. “I’ve found us a puppy. We’re going to get him tomorrow,” my husband, Danny, told me one day in the kitchen after work. Stunned, I thought suddenly about all the things a puppy needed that we didn’t have. Read more of this article.

The Joy Of Pet Sitting
The Pet Industry is thriving. The idea traveled from the United States and now Britain’s pet owners are breathing a huge sigh of relief. No more wrestling Kitty into her cat box or marching Rover into an alien environment, where he may be exposed to contagious diseases, sickness or parasites. Granny would also be safe from the constant trips to empty the litter tray and water the roses, and the neighbors wouldn’t need to hide from the annual doorbell when next doors suitcases appeared down the drive! Read more of this article.

Automatic Pet Feeders Can Stop Pet Obesity
People who love their pets dearly don't realize that they could be actually slowly killing their pets by overfeeding them. There is a solution for this growing problem and the good news is that it doesn't involve expensive pills or vet office visits. Read more of this article.

Protect Your Pet At Home And On The Road
While on a recent trip to Florida we were driving down the highway when my husband noticed cars spinning out of control ahead of us. We managed to stop the traffic behind us, and it was then we realized what nearly caused a terrible wreak; two small dogs were lost and confused in the middle of the road. Luckily, everyone, including the dogs, survived. Read more of this article.

Using Your Dog's Name
How you use your dog's name can cause him much confusion. Your dog will associate related events and see a relationship between contiguous impressions. He gets excited when you get the leash out, right? Sure, because the leash means a walk--a fun event. When you know very well that your dog forms many strong associations, why believe or assume he won't make similar assumptions and learn similar things regarding his name? Read more of this article.

What Only Special Dogs Know
My Dad’s seeing-eye dog, a golden retriever named Nashua, draws a lot of attention. People flock to pet him, kneel down and mumble dog talk. Each time, my Dad gently yet firmly asks them to step back. Read more of this article.

Stop Dog Barking: Teach The “Quiet” Command
What can we do about the problem? Well, first realize that barking isn’t bad. Excess barking is bad. Barking to warn you that someone’s trying to break into your home is great! Barking about a gas leak, the baby crying, or smoke or a fire is also a plus. Barking because a butterfly landed in a bush a block away is nonsense. If the dog is still barking ten minutes after the mailman left, or if he won’t stop barking when you tell him to, you’ve got a problem. Read more of this article.