Breed Profile: The Boykin Spaniel

I am a big fan of traveling for many reasons, not the least of which is that it provides me an opportunity to meet dogs […]

How Do Dogs Perceive Time?

Most of the pet parents I work with express great concern over the guilt they feel for leaving their dogs alone during the day while […]

Is Your Dog a Pushy Pants?

Two things happened recently that made me think of pushy dogs. First, I went to a conference this weekend that included a buffet lunch (I […]

Do Dogs Feel Guilty?

Most people have walked into their home at least once and found their dog waiting for them with a look they interpret as guilty for […]
Top 10 Puppy Names of 2016

Dr. Ian Dunbar says Play Games

Approximately 15 years ago I met Dr. Ian Dunbar and my life with dogs has an entirely new, dog-friendlier route ever since. Dr. Dunbar is […]

Housetraining a Puppy in the City

For a dog lover like me, I find it easy to see qualities in each dog that are unique and appealing. With that said, my […]

Choosing a Dog: Test Drive

Once you have narrowed down your search and are meeting some individual dogs for consideration, you would be well-advised to take each dog for a […]

Choosing a Dog: Research, Research, and

So, you have decided to welcome a dog into your heart and home? How wonderful! Keeping in mind that there are hundreds of breeds of […]

Becoming Your Puppy’s Leader

For the past 25 or so years there has been a lot of talk in the dog world about being your dog’s leader. Some feel […]

Top Five Reasons to Adopt a

November is Senior Pet Awareness Month and if you are considering welcoming a new canine companion into your heart and home, you should strongly consider […]