At the end of the day, your dog wants nothing more than to spend some quality time with you. As a beloved member of your family, you probably want to make sure that you can include your pet in all of your vacation plans. Don’t leave your best pal home when you head to the … Read more
It is a well-known fact that pet parents talk to their dogs. “Come, sit, stay” are common words but more endearing terms like “good dog” and “I love you pup” are often heard. The average pup understands about 165 words, signs, and signals according to Dr. Stanley Coren, best-selling author of many books explaining dog … Read more
Most dog owners have a story or two that praise super-intelligent deeds their pet has performed. We have known for years that dogs are extremely loyal and highly trainable, but how smart are they when compared to humans? Tiffany Howell and collaborators at Monash University in Australia recently performed an online survey of 559 dog … Read more
Festive decorations and yummy food add color and an atmosphere of cheer to your home during the holiday season. It is natural to include your four-legged friend in holiday festivities, but be careful to safeguard them against potential dangers of common holiday decorations and treats. A Christmas tree is often the focus of holiday decorations … Read more
Robert Benchley, the humorist, once remarked that “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” Why do dogs circle before they lie down? You have surely watched with curiosity and amusement as your dog makes a few tight circles before settling down for a snooze. He may … Read more
Humans greet each other by making eye contact and shaking hands. That is what we are taught to do from childhood. Dogs are taught a greeting ritual also, but it is quite different from ours. An ancestral canine mother carried food in her mouth for her young pups that greeted her by licking bits of … Read more
Veterinary behaviorists are not sure why dogs like to roll in smelly stuff, but several theories exist. Many are based on the idea that the practice is an instinctive behavior passed on through generations of canines. The origin of such a behavior is not known, but the speculations are quite intriguing. A suggestion that has … Read more
Have you ever found your dog’s kibble hidden in the couch cushions or his favorite toy in your tennis shoe? Putting things in ‘secret’ places may seem an unusual occupation for your dog, but he is just following age old instincts. Fifty million years ago dog-like critters came on the scene, but it was only … Read more
If Arizona is the place you have in mind for your next vacation, you should not skip the wonderful city of Scottsdale. You have every reason to like the place. Aside from being warm and welcoming to humans, the city is known for being pet-friendly. Not only will your pups stay in posh hotels and … Read more
Keeping appointments with your dog groomer has many advantages including but not limited to a visually appealing and great smelling pup. Not all appointments can be a great experience for your pup, so in an effort to help dog parents everywhere make the visit more manageable, here’s six things your dog groomer wants you to know: Prepare Fido … Read more