Editor’s note: it’s hard to imagine a responsible breeder selling one of their precious dogs to a Nigerian outfit that offers a price that’s “too good to be true.” In this case, rather than generosity and trust being what causes dog sellers to be taken advantage of here, greed seems to be the operating principle. [...]

Gina Marie Capatar
As more breeds of dogs are domesticated, the number of available dog training collars are also steadily increasing. It can be really hard to keep up with what dog collars to use for your dogs.
Let me guide you through the maze of dog training collars. We’ll take a look at [...]

Simon Harris
Many people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, [...]

Ron King
With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps.
Size Matters
First, consider your available space. If you live in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs. Look for dogs in the Toy group, such as Yorkshire Terriers, or some [...]

Rose Lenk
The reported sales for Yorkshire Terriers is phenomenal. Over the past few years, the popularity of this breed as a family pet and as the dog to breed has seen tremendous growth. In fact, the requests for adorable Yorkie puppies is greater than the supply. This fact has many Yorkie owners wondering if they [...]

Adam G. Katz
1. What age should I start using the prong collar?
[Adam replies: ] Generally speaking, at about four months of age. when you see the adult teeth begin to come in.
2. What should I be teaching, obedience wise, with 8 month puppy?
[Adam replies: ] At eight months of age, there really isn’t ANYTHING [...]

Teresa James You can have lots of fun selecting a dog gift for someone who absolutely adores dogs. And you’ll be happy to know that no matter what size budget your working with there are lots and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from.
In fact you may have so many great choices that you [...]

Gene SowerWhile you may be planning to outlive your pets, what if something were to happen to you? Would Fido and Fluffy be provided for in the event of your untimley death or if you became incapacitated? Here’s how you can insure that your pets get the proper care in the event that you’re not [...]

Tara Pearce

Are you just starting to research the BARF diet for dogs – also known as “bones and raw food” or the RAW diet? It can be confusing – I remember asking TONS of questions when I first started.
How do you know how much to feed? WHAT do you feed? Can you mix the [...]

Louise Louis

Each October, my dog and I participate in one of the nicest celebrations a pet and owner can share – the Blessing of the Animals, a Catholic tradition that is duplicated by other denominations. Don’t worry, I’m not going to try to convert anyone! I’m just going to describe this celebration and suggest that [...]