Dog owners know that if you train your dog enough, they can do a variety of tasks and tricks, from pooping and peeing outside to some dogs being able to search for people in the rubble of a fallen building. … Continue reading Pavlov and Training Dogs

Dogs have whiskers that grace their face. This we all know. But why do they have them? Well, dogs and cats have a series of vibrissae, the technical term for whiskers. These hairs are longer and more pronounced than that … Continue reading All about Whiskers

In the modern day, it has become quite ordinary to get or hear of somebody getting any kind of plastic or cosmetic surgery solely for aesthetic purposes. However, this is not a decision that is made lightly, as any type … Continue reading Cropping Your Dog’s Ears and Tail: Ethical or Not?

It’s not uncommon to hear that dogs have a special sense in regards to acknowledging or discovering certain human illnesses. Some studies have suggested that dogs can detect a number of different types of cancer, including, but not limited to, … Continue reading Actress’s Dog Helps Detect Cancer

Last time out, I discussed how heat and humidity can pose serious health risks for your dogs. This time, I will mention some tidbits and pointers about the complete opposite set of weather conditions: the cold. Just like with the … Continue reading Frigidogs

It is cute to see your dog having some fun in the sun if you happen to live in a sunny place. But if you live in a humid place, the sun can prove to be very dangerous. While humans … Continue reading Humidogs

A strikingly large Great Dane, aptly named Major, is amongst the biggest dogs in the world. He is so large, in fact, that he might just be named the world’s largest dog by the Guinness Book of Records. Major, a … Continue reading 170 LB Great Dane May Be World’s Largest Dog

The Beagle shares its name with many other notable people, places, and things in history, most notably the ship on which Charles Darwin made his journey to the Galapagos Islands to research naturla selection, but this breed is not associated … Continue reading Dog Review: Beagle

Nobody likes seeing, or worse yet, removing those pesky ticks and fleas from their dogs’ coat and skin. Not only are they repelling to look at, but they are sometimes also difficult to detach from your dog and, if they are left … Continue reading Tips for Tick Prevention

There are some things about dogs that we cannot avoid. The fact that they’re so adorable as well as their health requirements. A vital thing that all dogs need regardless of breed and size, is daily exercise. The time tested … Continue reading How Far To Walk Your Dog