Dogs (and cats) eating toxic foods account for up to 98% of all reported animal cases and an urgent rush to the veterinarian. The two seasons of the year when these types of harmful exposures occur are in the summer and December. Most of these [.....]
'Why does my dog burrow' is a question I have asked myself since I adopted Penny, my chiweenie pup. Every night before bed or when she decides it's time to take a royal nap, she burrows under blankets and covers. It's hard to know when she [.....]
Does your dog go crazy or become aggressive when walking on a leash, and then is the sweetest little nugget the rest of the time? My dogs are totally fine when we are walking in a neighborhood that is not our own. Or at the [.....]
When people ask me where the best place to get a dog is I turn to the shelter every time. Loyal, gentle and desperate for love, shelter dogs truly make the ultimate companions. Nothing compares to the love that a rescue pup will have for you. They truly save [.....]
Golden Retriever Reviews are easy to write given this timeless and classic dog breed. They've got everything: Looks, smarts, and the overwhelming friendliness that makes them one of the top choices for family dogs. What is it about them that makes them so special and a favorite amongst the [.....]
Chiweenie personality traits include quite a few that just fit snuggly into the dog mom life. Chiweenies (also referred to as the German Taco, Mexican Hot Dog, Choxie, and the Weeniehuahua) add so much love and delight to our lives. Here are a few reasons and traits why the [.....]
Here are five possible reasons why your dog may eat grass. Some reasons are natural but some may be the sign of an under-lying issue.
Have you ever gazed into your dog's eyes and literally felt the joy in your heart from their look of adoration? Or maybe waking up in the morning isn't as terrible when you get to watch your dog do their morning doga routine. Whatever it is, something about these [.....]
Questioning if my dog loves me is pretty much rhetorical for me. No need for my pup to answer this question. I know my dog's love runs deeper than the treats in my pocket. Since Valentine's Day 2021 is coming up in a couple weeks, I wanted to explore [.....]
So you’ve decided to adopt a rescue dog into your family. It is extremely important to make sure your new family member will live in an environment best for them and to be prepared to ask relevant questions when adopting a rescue dog. You’ve discussed all the questions with [.....]
Dog park rules and regulations are essential to the safety and well-bring of yourself, your dog, and others in order to have a positive experience. Dog parks are one of the best places to socialize, get exercise, and breathe in nature for both your pup and yourself. You are [.....]
Wagging tails from your dog are more than just a cute little back and forth fluffy device. Your dog speaks tail fluently and they use it as a method to communicate with humans and other dogs. It is their way of communicating emotions. Different tail positions and movements help decipher [.....]
When training your dog at any point in their life, it could prove beneficial to have a golden rule mentality. Keep it positive! It makes sense that our doggos have negative associations from negative behavior like yelling or screaming, and research agrees. A study focused on companion dogs and common [.....]
I often wonder as a dog mom if there were associations between the dogs photos on rescue sites and how long it takes to get adopted. And what types of characteristics draws an individual to specific pups, even if it's unintentionally? Can we use this information to help rescue [.....]
This is often an obvious answer to me - obviously when I smile, my dogs smile. When I laugh, my dogs laugh. When I cry.. no? Not how it works? I dug into this question of 'does my dog have feelings just like I do' in a deeper context.
My dog Harvey is a Texas Heeler - and the first thing I am just throwing out there if you are considering adopting one is that I hope you like being active.
One of my rescue pups is a chiweenie and they have easily turned into one of my favorite breeds so I want to discuss my experiences so far.
One of the most important initial decisions you will make about your new pup is their name! There are so many ideas and origins how to create the perfect new name for your pup such as the most popular dog names, your favorite food, or the unique story of [.....]