The Labrador Retriever approaches sports, work and life with boundless enthusiasm. His outgoing personality complements his athleticism and work ethic. Social and expressive, this Retriever is especially biddable to human direction. Labs are celebrated military and service dogs, therapy dogs,…
Alopecia, commonly known as hair loss, is a common condition in dogs. While all dogs may be at risk of developing varying degrees of alopecia, there are contributing factors that may predispose your dog to this condition. Understanding the top…
Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. Stay is not only a basic manners cue, but it makes living with a dog easier by successfully communicating not to dart out a…
If you’re wondering how to find the best dog insurance, you’re not alone. Pet health insurance has been around for decades, yet many pet owners are still unclear about how it works, how much it costs and whether it’s worth…
You want to ensure that your blind dog’s safe when roaming around. Of course, his sense of smell and hearing will help guide him in his adventures. And there are special harnesses that you can use to keep him out…
Playing dead is a relatively easy trick to teach your dog. In fact, dogs of all ages and sizes can learn this trick. For “play dead”, a dog will learn to go into a down position and then flop onto…
Does your dog constantly lick and chew his paws? There are many reasons why dogs chew paws and all of them need to be addressed by you in order to give your dog some relief. Once you learn the reason,…
While dogs have no physiological need for carbohydrates, they can benefit from having fiber in their diets. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate found in plants with both soluble and insoluble fiber matter. Is fiber healthy for dogs? Insoluble fiber passes…
The New Year, well, more specifically, the days leading up to the New Year is my favorite time. I’m not overly focused on setting concrete goals or making grand New Year’s resolutions that often feel unattainable by March. What I…
Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your dog’s behavior? If so, you might be considering sending your dog away to a dog bootcamp program. These programs are frequently advertised as an easy-solution to training problems. Unfortunately, dog bootcamp programs…
