Simple, practical tips for grooming, exercise, hygiene, health, and everyday care to help your dog stay happy, healthy, and comfortable.
In This Article A white german shepherd stopped me in my tracks last winter. I was walking through a snowy park when a pale, fluffy dog trotted past, so bright against the snow that I almost missed him. My first thought was that he must be a different breed altogether. His owner laughed and said … Read more
In This Article A black golden retriever sounds like something out of a dog lover’s dream, at least it did until my little sister walked into my room with her phone in her hand. “I want a black golden retriever,” she said, completely serious. I laughed and told her there is no such dog. She … Read more
In This Article If you have ever looked at your rescue dog and wondered “what on earth are you mixed with?”, the Embark dog DNA test is probably already on your radar. A few months ago, my friend Daniel adopted a three-year-old rescue named Biscuit from a local shelter. The paperwork said “Lab mix.” Biscuit, … Read more
In This Article Finding the best dog breeds for families sounds simple until you actually try it. Last spring, my cousin Rachel and her husband sat their two kids down at the kitchen table and announced that the family was finally getting a dog. Her eight-year-old daughter cried happy tears. Her four-year-old son asked if … Read more
In This Article A Dog Water Fountain was not something I even thought about until I noticed my German Shepherd barely touching his water bowl some days. He would drink a little in the morning and that was it. I kept refilling it with fresh water, but the bowl just sat there most of the … Read more
In This Article My dog never liked the toothbrush, not even once. The moment he saw it coming toward him, he’d either take off running, start barking like I’d brought a weapon into the room, or just clamp his mouth shut and refuse to open it no matter what I tried. This went on for … Read more
In This Article When I first brought my puppy home, everyone in my family was so happy. My kids were especially excited to have a new little member running around the house. At that time, I honestly didn’t know much about puppy vaccines or how important they were. Then someone suggested that I should get … Read more
In This Article If you have a dog, you probably already know that dogs lick their paws from time to time. My dog used to do the same thing, so at first I never thought much about it. I assumed it was just a normal habit, and sometimes it can be. But when I noticed … Read more
In This Article If you have a dog, you can probably understand how difficult it is to watch them feel scared or stressed. When a dog starts shaking during a thunderstorm, barking constantly when left alone, hiding from visitors, or pacing around the house, it can be worrying for any dog owner. When I first … Read more
In This Article If you have a dog, you probably already know how much they become a part of your everyday life. But one thing I honestly didn’t understand in the beginning was how important dog grooming really is. At first, I thought grooming was mostly about making a dog look clean and good. I … Read more