Find out what your dog’s sleep positions mean
Can you decipher dog tail messages?
Understand what your dog’s saying with his paw
Why the experts recommend early puppy socialization
Early puppy socialization involves positive and pleasant social interactions and careful exposure to certain environments.
10 reasons to adopt a dog
Adopt a dog: 10 reasons why you should adopt your next pet include saving lives at the animal shelter and improving your own fitness.
Getting a puppy? 9 Ways to pet-proof your home
Puppy-proof your home for your new pet. Puppies are notoriously curious, adventurous and sometimes downright mischievous.
Keep German shepherds happy and stimulated with the right toys
German shepherds are fun, loyal dogs that are great pets for families with children. Because they were bred to work and perform high-performance tasks, they need constant exercise to be happy and healthy.
Prepare your home for a new pet
Prepare for your new pet to ensure they experience a smooth transition to your home. Give them plenty of time and attention to build a bond and create a foundation to ensure your dog has a long, healthy life.
Celebrate National Puppy Day by adopting a dog
National Puppy Day is an ideal day to consider adopting a puppy or dog. First, ask yourself seven questions to make sure you’re ready for the commitment.
Stop inappropriate chewing
Discover simple tips from using bitter apple to dog-safe chew toys to stop your dog from inappropriate chewing. Just don’t give your dog anything harmful.
3 tips for first-time puppy owners
It can be confusing for first-time puppy owners to know exactly how to care for their new dog. Use these tips to help ease the transition from first-time puppy owner to successful dog parent.
Give a dog a home for the holiday – just don’t give a dog
Don’t give a dog as a surprise holiday gift. Involve the future owner in the research if you choose to give a dog as a gift.
Decorate for the holidays with dog-friendly plants
Keep dangerous decor out of reach for dogs, cats and little ones. If possible, avoid using any harmful plants and instead decorate with dog-friendly plants.
Christmas trees pose dangers for puppies
Puppy Christmas decorating dangers include trees, poinsettias, wreaths and more. Puppies will chew on ornaments, eat tinsel and gnaw on power cords.
7 puppy potty training hacks
For puppy potty training success, set a routine, read your dog’s cues, give him lots of opportunities and consider crate training.
Ease puppy teething pain
Getting their puppy teeth can be as painful for puppies as the process is for human babies. Unlike babies who cry, puppies ease their discomfort by chewing.
Mutts illustrate the best in dog breeds
Mutts are the only real dogs as far as many dog owners are concerned and for them the more breeds in the mix, the better.
Avoid the green-eyed canine monster
Beware the dangers of the green-eyed canine monster when you introduce your dog to new people, another dog or bring a baby home.
Babies and puppies: Safely build an early bond
Pairing babies and puppies early provides benefits for children ranging from learning compassion and responsibility to boosting their immune system.
10 rules for dog training success
For dog training success, use positive reinforcement, punishment-free training. Reward your dog with positive feedback when their behavior is appropriate.
Start puppy training immediately
Keep puppy training sessions short and fun. Add puppy training activities into feeding time, playtime and exercise time every day.
Simple rules make crate training your puppy a breeze
The key to crate training your puppy is to project the idea that the crate or kennel is their castle, or in a dog’s world, their den.
Which is better a male or female dog?
When you choose a pet, whether it is male or female dog likely makes little difference if your focus is on the personality and temperament of the dog.