Pros and Cons of the German Shepherd Dog: Significant Characteristics of This Popular Breed

Rally Dog Obedience - Fun Twist on Training: AKC Competition Emphasizes Communication over Precision

Schnoodle Dogs: Information on the Schnoodle Dog Breed

Separation Anxiety and Your Dog: Effective Behavior Modification Training Techniques and Medications

Are Vegetables for Dogs Healthy?

Things to Know Before Rescuing a Pit Bull: Separate Fact from Fiction When Choosing this Breed

What's the Best Holiday Present for a Dog? A Look at Top Gifts for a Dog for Christmas, Hanukkah or Birthday

The Keys to Having Healthy Dogs

How to Assess Health by Looking at Your Dog's Gums

Know your Pembroke Welsh Corgi: The Corgi Breed is the Happiest Dog on the Planet

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Pros and Cons of the German Shepherd Dog: Significant Characteristics of This Popular Breed

January 11, 2019

If you are considering a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) there are a few pros and cons to examine. These relate to the strong characteristics of the breed. It will depend on you and your personal circumstances whether each feature is to be considered positive or negative. Correctly bred, raised and handled the GSD is a […]

Rally Dog Obedience - Fun Twist on Training: AKC Competition Emphasizes Communication over Precision

January 10, 2019

Rally obedience requires dog and handler teams to perform a wide variety of short exercises on a timed course and emphasizes teamwork between dog and handler. The AKC introduced Rally Obedience as a titling class in 2005 as a stepping stone between the companion obedience necessary for a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award and more […]

Schnoodle Dogs: Information on the Schnoodle Dog Breed

January 9, 2019

Schnoodles are incredibly intelligent animals and make wonderful pets. Learn more about the Schnoodle breed and where you can find a schnoodle puppy of your very own. As you may have guessed, the Schnoodle is not a pure bred dog. It is a cross between the Schnauzer and the Poodle. They are small, highly intelligent […]

Separation Anxiety and Your Dog: Effective Behavior Modification Training Techniques and Medications

January 8, 2019

Canine separation anxiety causes serious distress and suffering for your dog and can be resolved with appropriate medications coupled with behavioral modification. Separation anxiety experienced by your dog can cause needless pain for your dog and emotional and financial harm for you. According to behavioral specialist Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde in March 2009 NAVC […]

Are Vegetables for Dogs Healthy?

January 7, 2019

Veggies as a Source of Canine Nutrition Dog owners are more concerned than ever about the ingredients in commercial dog foods – including preservatives and other harmful chemicals. Dogs are like members of the family which is why their human companions want them to eat well. Some dog owners take matters into their own hands […]

Things to Know Before Rescuing a Pit Bull: Separate Fact from Fiction When Choosing this Breed

January 6, 2019

As unacceptable as his behavior was, Michael Vick's recent conviction for dog fighting did much to bring the plight of the Pit Bull to the forefront. Pit Bulls earned their bad reputation partially because of bad press and partially because of why and how the dogs were bred. The combination of the breed's aggressive nature […]

What's the Best Holiday Present for a Dog? A Look at Top Gifts for a Dog for Christmas, Hanukkah or Birthday

January 5, 2019

Searching for a good holiday gift idea for a dog? Check out these great gift ideas for a dog in your life this Christmas or Hanukkah. And don't forget dog birthday gifts! Many dog owners view their pet as a "child" or "family member" and so it's not surprising that many of these dog lovers […]

The Keys to Having Healthy Dogs

January 4, 2019

Healthy dogs need a lot of care and attention to maintain their health. In order to have a happy and healthy dog there are guidelines that dog owners must follow. Beware of Chemicals The first step is to only use chemicals and cleaning products that are not harmful to dogs. Dogs can ingest these toxic […]

How to Assess Health by Looking at Your Dog's Gums

January 3, 2019

A dog's mouth can tell a whole lot about your dog's health status if you learn how to interpret the gum's color, feel and response to pressure. Indeed, in veterinary practice it is not unusual to see a veterinarian look at a dog's gums before anything else. By looking attentively at your dog's gums you […]

Know your Pembroke Welsh Corgi: The Corgi Breed is the Happiest Dog on the Planet

January 2, 2019

Searching the Internet, there are plenty of references and general expectations and descriptions regarding the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The general websites that describe this breed don’t do it justice. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed has a lot of spunk and energy. Here are some of the finer points of this breed to consider before you […]

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