Paul Duxbury
You’ve probably had a day or two when you felt like your dog just wasn’t paying any attention to you at all, right? You talked, you yelled, you shouted, maybe you jumped up and down and waved your arms, but she just wasn’t interested in anything you had to say to her in any [...]

James Jacobson
Meditation is as simple as a walk in the dog park.
Imagine sitting down with your dog. As you both begin to relax, your breaths become longer, less hurried. Your thoughts slow down until it seems like you are not thinking at all.
If you and your dog already share moments like these, then you’ve glimpsed [...]

Debbie Ray
Just say the word cancer and any of a host of undesirable thoughts will pop in your mind- and with good reason. Cancer is one of the most common of diseases among pets and increases as the pet ages.
In dogs, the frequency of getting cancer is equivalent to that of a human being getting [...]

Gerald NjugunaHave you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog – or another dog – ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It’s great to know your vet’s phone number, but what if something happens during off [...]

Puggles are part of a new trend of “designer dogs,” like the schnoodle and the cockabiche. They are popping up in more places and are receiving more press at the moment than purebreds. They’re also commanding prices that rival and even exceed the prices of their full-blooded compatriots.

Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and Schnoodles — oh my. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to “oodle” crossbreeds.

If you’re in the market for a dog with a bubbly personality and a strong desire to please, definitely consider a Labrador Retriever. It’s true, though, that these sizeable and exuberant dogs aren’t for everyone. Before purchasing one of these roly-poly little puppies, consider the pros and cons of the breed.

By Marie Torres
Chihuahua puppies — they’re everywhere.
Practically everytime you turn on the tv, or open up a magazine, you see a Chihuahua puppy in a Hollywood starlet’s bag. Whether it be Paris Hilton’s sidekick Tinkerbell, or Reese Witherspoons lovable pooch Bruiser in “Legally Blonde,” Chihuahuas have hit the big time, and everyone wants one.
But before [...]

The German Shepherd breed has grown enormously in popularity, and is now one of the most popular pedigree breeds in the UK as a pet. It is still the favourite working breed for many forces, especially the police and is widely used for security purposes.

“Toy” dogs are becoming more popular all the time. These little dogs, the result of generations of selective breeding, are generally bred as companion animals and people just seem to love them. Their miniature size and playful nature (most toy breeds are good natured dogs with a few exceptions) make them wonderful companions, and for several years they have been chic among the well-to-do.