5 Great Exercises for Arthritic Dogs (Plus 2 Activities to Avoid!)
My first Boxer, Gloria, was an absolute sweetheart of a dog all through her entire life. She was fun and active while still being sweet and easy to get along with. All in all, she sold me on the breed,
Continue readingBreed of the Week: Pomeranian
We’ve discussed a few larger breeds lately in the Breed of the Week column, so I though it was time to highlight a small dog. While my preference is for larger dogs myself, there’s no denying the charm
Continue reading7 Treats For Your Kong-Obsessed Puppy
When it comes to keeping an energetic puppy busy, there’s almost nothing better than a treat-filled . In my opinion, these toys, which come in all types of sizes and various chewing strengths, were
Continue readingHow to Choose the Right Dog Carrier
There are a vast number of reasons why pet owners decide to use pet carriers at times. For some, getting their pets to and from the vet or taking them on a long trip requires the use of a carrier. For
Continue readingA Guide to Choosing the Best Flea Vacuum for Dogs
I’ve been singularly fortunate in that I’ve never had a problem with fleas on any of my dogs. I touched on this a bit in 9 Things to Consider When It Comes to Fleas on Your Dog, in which I suggested
Continue reading9 Ways to Stop Your Dog’s Nail Bleeding
Remember the time I said that having a dog’s nails trimmed at a groomer feels like something only froo-froo dogs do? Recently I was working on Leroy’s nails, and I found out firsthand why I may have
Continue readingTop 5 Must-Haves for Your DIY Doggie Dental Routine
If you are like most dog lovers, you have a memory of that one dog with the worst breath you’ve ever smelled. While it often seems that some dogs (especially puppies!) have naturally sweet breath and
Continue readingBreed of the Week: The Shar Pei
This week’s spotlight is on the Shar Pei, a popular breed with distinct rolls of skin and a broad head that many refer to as a “hippopotamus muzzle”. This breed originates in China, but has become
Continue readingThe Unpleasant Truth About Cropping Puppy Ears
One of the saddest things I’ve ever seen was a Doberman whose ears had been cropped to the point where it wasn’t even possible to keep a collar on the dog – every time the dog bent forward, the collar
Continue readingHow to Turn an Outdoor Dog into an Indoor Dog
Most of the time, when I talk about my dogs, I mention Janice and Leroy, the Boxers who enrich my life, my late Boxer, Gloria, who did the same, and Jake, the dog I grew up with. As I mentioned in Accepting
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