Did you know that running with your dog offers benefits beyond fitness? When you have a furbaby, you have a built-in exercise partner, and sharing the activity enhances your experience in many ways: It boosts your senses. You’ll be more attentive to what’s going on around, and that results in an improved reaction time and … Read more
If you own dogs and have floor coverings in your home, you’re bound to have soiled carpets sooner or later. Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t know the best ways to clean common accidents, and their techniques may cause a bigger mess or leave a permanent stain behind. The good news is that if you have … Read more
My husband and I grew up with dogs. So it was only natural for us to add a few furbabies to our clan soon after we bought our first home. They became part of the family, and we gave them plenty of care and attention. It was several years later that we were blessed to … Read more
Our furbabies add so much joy to our lives, but they can also make big messes! From tracking dirt and leaves across the family room floor to dribbling water across the kitchen after taking a drink, my house seems to be perpetually dirty. And that’s not to mention the lingering dog smell or occasional potty … Read more
Ideally, I believe that if you want a canine companion and you’re able to take good care of the dog, you should have one. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. It’s an investment to add a pet to your household. According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the average amount that dog … Read more
Who’s sleeping in the dog house tonight? Chances are, it’s not Fido. As a matter of fact, in a survey of adult women in the United States, 55% said they share their beds with their dogs. But is it OK to sleep with your pup? People today debate over the value of co-sleeping with a … Read more
If you practice yoga and are also a dog owner, you probably know all about the times you open your mat and want to start connecting to your inner self. Then you hear the footsteps, you feel the wag of a tail on your face and you know, yes my dog will not let me … Read more
Producing a list of famous pooches is not an easy thing to do After all, there are thousands of famous furbabies in history. Even before there was internet, there was a long list of canines who leaped into our hearts, making us laugh as well as cry. They have inspired us with their stories, both … Read more
You may look at this list and think, “I don’t have time for these,” or “I am not good at making things.” But most of these are pretty simple and you can do them in minutes. Seriously, I am not very good at making things either and I can do all of these. Well, I … Read more
We call them man’s best friend for a reason. Did you know that having a dog offers you myriad benefits at any age or stage of life? It’s true, and there’s research that backs it up. Let’s look at 102 benefits of having a dog. I’ve divided them into categories so that you can filter … Read more
“Ever consider what our dogs must think of us?,“ asks Anne Tyler I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth.” Today’s pups are a far cry from their wolf ancestors. Our furbabies depend on … Read more
“Laika was quiet and charming” Dr. Vladimir Yazdovsky wrote in his book chronicling the story of Soviet space medicine. She was one of several dogs that gave their lives for the space race in the 1950s and ‘60s. The Soviet Union and the United States used test animals to figure out whether humans could survive … Read more
So, you are getting a new puppy but don’t have a name for him yet? Choosing a name is one of the most important choices you will have to make for your new pooch. You want him to have one of the most unique male dog names, but you also want it to fit him. … Read more