Kirsten Hawkins
No one knows when the concept of using assistance animals for the blind first came into being. It is suggested that dogs have been used in such a capacity in various cultures for a very long time. It is known, however, that there was no formal guide dog program in existence until after the […]

If your dog gets a cough, you might be tempted to dismiss it. After all, when we humans get a cough, it doesn’t always mean much. It’s not like that for dogs, though. If you find your dog coughing and it’s more than the odd hairball, you’ll want to pay close attention.

A surprising number of dog owners have absolutely no idea how long their dog’s nails are at any given moment, much less whether it’s time for a trim.

Jon Dunkerley
In today’s society with flu pandemics and such grabbing so much of the spotlight, it is easy for us to overlook the fact that our dogs can also contract a version of flu. Yes it is true, there is a flu virus becoming prominent in the canine world that is believed to have originated […]

Matthew Seigneur

Canine Allergies - Does your dog have an Allergy?Did you know that your dog can have allergies, just like you?
The most common dog allergy is itching of the skin. Their respiratory tract can also be affected causing them to wheeze, sneeze, and/or cough. You may even notice a discharge from their eyes and nose. […]

Are you the unhappy owner of an out-of-control, aggressive dog? Are you worried he sees himself as the dominant member of the family? Do you get nervous around your dog when strangers show up?

Are you in the market for a smart, loyal and protective dog? If so, definitely consider buying a Rottweiler. Bred to be big working dogs, Rottweilers are very flexible in what they can do. The breed will faithfully guard their homes and, despite their size, consider themselves tiny lapdogs in comparison to their owners.

One look at the spoiled, well-groomed Standard Poodles making its rounds in the show ring, and you might just lose any respect you had for the breed. Yet if you look past the Westminster primping and pampering, it’s not hard to see that the Standard Poodle is one of the most intelligent breeds in the world. The dogs are considered to have the brain capacity of a three-year old human child — which is saying a lot, if you haven’t spent time with a three-year-old lately!

Yorkies are small dogs with big dog attitudes! These dogs know no size difference; they’re mentally as big and bad as the other guy. They’re so bold they’ve been know to take on Great Danes. Even so, don’t count the Yorkie out as a lap dog, they can cuddle with the best of ‘em.

David the Dogman presented by David the Dogman
As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers. Traffic Accidents A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach […]