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Dog Aggression: Don’t Blame the Breed

There are many, many misunderstandings about dogs and breeds. The myths abound and the truth is that dog behavior is largely down to the owner. That’s right. Your beloved Sammy the golden retriever snarls...

5 Great Reasons to Adopt a Dog Over a Cat

It hardly takes a musical full of people running around primping like felines to clue you in that cats and dogs are different. Indeed, there can hardly be two species more opposite. Sure, every now and then...

What Happens to Racing Dogs after they Retire?

Dog racing in the United States has a history that goes back to the early 20th century. Greyhounds quickly emerged as the dog of choice for the racing industry because of their combination of speed, grace in...

Doggie Couture

If you are one who loves spoiling your pets during the holidays, here’s something to consider. One of the emerging trends in canine care has less to do with health and everything to do with luxury. Doggie...

Commanding Your Fear of Dogs to Heel

Cynophobia is the clinical term for an irrational fear of dogs and it is not a pleasant feeling to experience. Imagine being a mother of a two-year old child and you are walking in the park, pushing your baby...

Bullmastiffs: A Majestic Breed

Powerful, loyal, ready to defend with life and teeth: this is a Bull Mastiff, considered by many (biased owners, mostly) to be the royalty of the canine world. Certainly, this dog is all muscle and strength,...

Cats and Moving

If you thought moving were stressful, try moving with a cat in tow! Cats are territorial and hate change with a passion that borders on fiery. They can sulk for months afterwards and sometimes hate to travel...

“What Is This?” – Bringing a New Puppy Home

When you brought your new puppy home, you were so excited! You couldn’t imagine anything cuter or cuddlier that you could possibly want in your life. Tiny paws, soft fur, that precious little face – you...

Pet Emergencies – What To Do

Part of keeping your dog or cat safe is having the ability to know what to do when an emergency arises. Waiting until you’re in one is not the time to implement a plan. In the same manner that your school or...

What is Dog Intelligence?

Doctor Jan Bellows. Everyone knows that dogs are intelligent animals. It is one of the primary reasons that human beings choose dogs over a variety of other animals. Rabbits, for example, will never have the...
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