It’s hard for most of us to see dogs that live outside on chains. Some of us look away and others take action. The reality of it is that it is not only sad but very dangerous for a dog to be chained up for long periods of time. Many things can happen to this [...]
Why does my dog sniff other dogs bottoms? Anal glands are for marking territory and leaving scent trails. Dogs sniff each other’s rear ends to sniff these scent glands to see if they can identify the other dog. They can learn if the dog is dominant, in heat, male or female, and if they have [...]
This is a very important topic and one that is hard for a lot of people to hear. In the United States there are almost no laws governing where and how that sweet doggy in the window gets to that window. Even newer, online puppy mills are the newest version of this decades old evil. [...]
Not all dog daycares are equal to each other and even the best daycare might not be the best fityou’re your dog’s needs. The important thing is to find a place that you feel good about leaving your baby at and they feel good about staying. Here are some general things to look for at [...]
Separation anxiety in dogs can come from many sources. Rescue dogs may be afraid you’re going to disappear like everyone else. Dogs who spend too much time with their people can get anxious when left alone since they aren’t used to it. Puppies who are used to having their litters can get scared when left [...]
It’s important for all humans, adult and children alike, to greet a dog in the proper way. You get scared when a stranger twice your size comes running up to you and dogs feel the same way (except you’re the stranger!) If the dog has a human with them the first step is to ask [...]
