Choosing the Right Name for Your Puppy
So, you’re getting a new puppy! That’s wonderful – you have so much joy to look forward to. Of course you’re going to want to start thinking about names right away. Now, there are some people who
Continue readingShould You Clone Your Dog?
There are few bonds as strong as those we have with our dogs, and few things more difficult than accepting the loss of our beloved companions. I’ve talked about dealing with the death of a dog in a number
Continue reading11 Things You Do That Show You are a Dog Person or a People Person?
too!” I thought about that for a minute. Well, all right, not even really a minute, and then I fired back with “I guess I do.” Needless to say, it all kind of went downhill from that point. The
Continue reading15 Famous Cartoon Dogs
I’m probably the only living carbon-based unit who hasn’t seen even one of the two blockbusters that came out this week – the Ghost busters reboot and The Secret Life of Pets. By all accounts, both
Continue reading5 Reasons Why You Need to Train Your Dog, and 7 Training Problems to Overcome
I’ve talked often about the importance of various types of training for your dog, and even went into a fair bit of detail in Dog Training Made Easy. It still surprises me, though, how many dogs lack
Continue readingWhy Do People Have Weddings for Their Dogs?
“Who giveth this bitch to be lawfully wedded to this stud….” “Her mommy and I do.” Woah! Pull back and regroup, people, what do you think you’re doing? Oh… you’re having a dog wedding.
Continue readingA Puppy Primer – Answers to the Most Common Questions About Puppy Care
If you have a new puppy, you probably have a ton of questions. For that matter, if you’ve been a while between puppies, you may need a refresher course. So, whichever category you fall into, keep reading
Continue readingWorms and Your Dog
Don’t read this while you’re eating. I’m serious, just don’t. This is information that you, as a dog owner, need to know, but it’s pretty nasty and could put you off your food. In this entry,
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Rabies
If you saw “Old Yeller” when you were a kid and you’re still traumatized, then you already know a fair bit about why you should have your dog immunized against rabies. Now, that’s the last time
Continue readingBreaking up a Dog Fight
Have you ever seen two dogs fighting? I don’t mean fighting in the sense of an illegal, human-arranged fight; I’m talking about a fight between a couple of dogs who have a personal grudge against one
Continue readingThe Truth About Prong Collars
Not all that long ago, dogs were almost always trained using chain slip collars, known more commonly as choke collars. Now, there are any number of collars in use. Many dog owners favor the nylon slip
Continue readingHave Fun Teaching Your Dog to Swim!
So, we’re coming into summer, and you’re thinking about how great it feels to be cool by the pool! I’m thinking along those lines myself. But also thinking about a friend of mine who tried to teach
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