How to Pet-Proof Your Holidays

The “end of the year” holidays can present some particular hazards to the health of your pet, and consequently to your peace of mind. Here are some ideas that have worked for us to make this time a happy one for all. Make sure you check your vet’s holiday hours and emergency contacts and have [...]

Westminster Dog Show – Interesting Details

The Westminster dog show is one of the most famous dog shows in the world. It’s a two day contest and occurs in New York City in the Madison Square Gardens on a yearly basis. Dogs from all over the world are brought to compete at the show and the judges are provided by the [...]

Biking With Your Dog – How To Have Safe Fun By Biking With Your Dog

Most dogs love to run, and some breeds are physically bred for speed and endurance, such as the Greyhound, who can run up to 45 mph. Other dogs that are built for speed are the Afghan Hound and the Saluki. But regardless of the breed or the size of your dog, expect that he can [...]

10 Steps to Finding the Perfect Dog Sitter

The flights are reserved, the bags packed and the kids are finally ready! But just as you’re rushing out the door, you run into Fido with those big, sad puppy eyes. Oh NO, what about Fido? When planning vacation and holiday getaways, our pets are often a forgotten, last-minute detail. Next time, consider using a [...]

10 Tips When Traveling The Friendly Skies With Your Dog

If you are traveling by air, try not to take your dog with with you unless there is no other option. And before buying your airline tickets, you will need to call the airline and find out their current rules and regulations regarding pet travel accommodations. As for general rules regarding pet travels, federal regulations [...]

Through the “Eyes” of Your Dog!

Unless you were born blind you already know how valuable your eyes and vision are in coping with life. Helping us to process information on the world around us, our eyes constantly work to help us enjoy life and avoid danger. Dogs also use their eyes in similar ways but with a few minor important [...]

Dog Breeding Is Not For Amateurs (Part 2)

If you browse through the free dog sales advertising websites you will notice that there are hundreds of puppies for sale every day. Many of these offers are made by professional breeders who have a reputation for being extremely passionate about what it is they do. On the other hand, most of these puppies for [...]

Dog Breeding Is Not For Amateurs (Part 1)

Are you tempted to start breeding your dogs in the hopes of adding a couple of new puppies to the family and/or making a few extra dollars by selling the other pups? I think everyone who owns a dog has thought about it at some time or another. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to breeding [...]