The children of today are the dog owners of tomorrow. Owning a dog can be a fun and rewarding experience, yet children are often unaware of the responsibilities involved. One way to help them understand the responsibility of dog ownership is by offering them educational books and material created especially for children. Stories provide children … Continue reading How To Help Children Learn Responsible Dog Ownership [Books and Resources]
Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend. --Corey Ford Congratulations on your new puppy!Please take a moment to watch these excellent short dog training videos by Zac George's Dog Training Evolution. They'll help you get off to a great start on your puppy parenting journey. I also suggest signing up for a puppy kindergarten … Continue reading Excellent Dog Training Resource Videos
Do you need pet insurance? Yes, no, maybe, not sure? With so many pet insurance companies to choose from, I thought I'd share a wonderful site (consumeraffairs.com) which compares the top ten pet insurance providers. Consumer Affairs writes, "Pet insurance helps pet owners pay the cost of medical expenses if the pet becomes ill or … Continue reading Compare the Top 10 Pet Insurance Providers
What is Canine Influenza? "Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious infection caused by an influenza A virus. The causative canine influenza virus (CIV) strains have been classified as H3N8 and H3N2 . . ."(AVMA). As a conscientious dog owner, and a participant in dog shows, I thought it would be vital … Continue reading What is Canine Canine Influenza?
Enjoy this excellent article by Karen Harrison on the 9 things humans do that may stress our dogs. The article is from iheartdogs.com published on June 3, 2016. "When we love our dogs like family, we sometimes forget that they don’t understand us quite like our human relatives. Sometimes we try to have full-on conversations … Continue reading Things Humans Do That Stress Dogs