Top 10 Dogs for Runners

Top 10 Dogs for Runners

One of the most significant contributors to the growing number of shelter dogs is prospective dog owners choosing the wrong breed for their lifestyle. So consider yourself realistically. Many people run but what kind of runner are you? Do you run in the morning and...
Introducing a New Dog to Other Pets

Introducing a New Dog to Other Pets

Introducing a new dog to an existing family can be a challenging task because we don’t know how the pet will be received by the other pets. Also, unlike humans, the animals’ behaviors are unpredictable. This is when the owners need to put thoughts on how to avoid...
Cleaning a Cat or Dog’s Wound

Cleaning a Cat or Dog’s Wound

How to Disinfect a Pet’s Wound and Prevent Infection Pets are prone to superficial skin injuries and most owners will encounter a situation at some point in time involving a cat, dog or other pet that’s sustained a wound.   Unfortunately, many dog and cat...
Training Your Dog

Training Your Dog

Training a dog is not for the fainthearted. It requires patience, repetition and praise. Keep in mind that some breeds are easier to train that others, but as one trainer told me “there are no dogs that fail, but the owners who fail.”   HOW TO GET STARTED To...