Some of the most common reasons for owners to turn their dogs in to shelters include things like housebreaking problems and allergies. These are both preventable. Any dog can be housetrained. It’s much easier if the owner begins when the dog is a puppy and works with him consistently. Some Toy dogs are hard to housebreak but even they can learn.  >> more

Every dog owner, regardless of the number of dogs you have or will own, has been faced with the obstacle of finding a compatible dog breed. Some owners simply fall into it, others have been raised with a certain breed, and even more owners have to really test the waters to figure out what breed best suits their personality and their lifestyle.  >> more

If you are still set for a puppy for Christmas, I would recommend finding a puppy that is ready just after Christmas. Instead of placing a puppy in a box to put under a tree, place all the gear that you will need for the puppy. Your children will still be able to unpack all the little gear, and a picture of their puppy. You can explain to them that Christmas is not the best time to get a puppy but he will be arriving on a specific date.  >> more

Dogs have no end to the variety of inappropriate things they will get into - trash, dead animals, kids toys, the list goes on. It seems like the more disgusting or stinky something is, the more likely your dog will get into it. Unfortunately, as stinky and awful as it is going in, it almost always comes back out even worse.  >> more

We’re inviting suppliers of pet, home and family life products and services to join us in a unique project. To be part of the worlds most pet friendly house. We are providing the channel through which you can introduce and showcase your product or service, explain its features, and how people can benefit.  >> more

Do your pet a favor and take away the need to look in your wallet every time you face a visit to the vet. Pet insurance is there to take the financial stress out of owning a pet. Now, if only there was some way of removing the emotional stress out of an unexpected visit to the vet! >> more

Anticipating potential expenses and preventing them before they happen definitely helps keep the cost of owning a dog within reason. Common sense like crating a dog that chews when you are at work or away from the home can limit the amount of damage he can do to the house and himself.  >> more

Camera settings can make or break the pictures you take of your dog.  Blurry photos won’t look good framed on your desk and too dark images are frustrating.  To reduce the chances of blurry photos use the sports mode on your digital camera.   >> more

So what is a ‘no-kill’ shelter? It is another step in the fight for animal rights and universal awareness of humankind’s role as guardians for our most faithful companions – the family pet. >> more

Whenever you are selecting chew toys for dogs, always try them out under a controlled and well supervised environment and check out the fun factor as well as the safety factor before stocking up on similar toys.  >> more