I've known many people throughout my lifetime that answer no to that question. To those people I say, "Wake up and smell the coffee!". Anyone who truly loves their dog knows the answer to that question is an absolute yes. The bond between ours...

Many children and adults have cynophobia. The fear of dogs is a natural emotion, but for some people this fear can become abnormal and turn into phobia. Some people are scared to go near or even touch this pet. This may happen because a person...

1) Affenpinscher-: Their powerful character and sporty instinct made this dog breed particularly useful in destructing mice. This breed is a balanced and muscular breed. They are a combination of charm and spunk, with a great deal of boldness. ...

What is a Puppy Mill? It is a place where puppies are being "produced" for purely commercial reasons. The owners of Puppy Mills are not at all interested in the well being of the animals they keep, they are just there for the money. Puppy Mil...

Do you know where your dog is right now? Is your cat safely tucked inside at night? It is our responsibility to keep our pets safe. When pets escape they may think it a great adventure of freedom but they are actually at risk to being exposed t...

Why are you getting a dog? The rewards from having a dog are real but hard to define. It can be for company, for exercise, to reduce stress, for security, or many other reasons. It's a bit like having a two year old child that never grows up, ...

As we throw away that last slice of holiday fudge and move into a new year full of new potential and fresh starts, I can't help but wonder how many of our typical New Year's resolutions can serve a dual purpose that include our dogs. According ...

Families really value their pets. They become more than pets in most cases. Pets are just like members of the family. This is why losing a pet can be so traumatic. In some situations pets are lost due to accident. Car accidents are normally respon...

Introducing a puppy to the existing pets in a household is accomplished positively if the established house-pet is acknowledged before the puppy is acknowledged. 1. Before bringing puppy home, feed your established pet a partial meal. 2. When you ...

Deck the halls and load up the stockings for Christmas. Don't forget your dog. It is a busy time for everyone that celebrates Christmas, and your dog should not be forgotten. With all of the business directed at the holidays, your pet may be wo...