If you have a busy social (media) life, then you’re likely to post about your dog at least six times a week — at least if you’re the average pet owner and a recent survey by Bark and Bones is correct. You’re also much more likely to pull out your phone to take a photo […]
There has always been a split when it comes to whether or not you should invite your dog into your bed. Some people swear by it, saying that they get a better sleep when they’re snuggling with their furbaby by their side. However, there are others who believe that a dog should go to sleep […]
One morning, a mother woke up at 6 am to find her 15-month-old daughter freely roaming the hallway. Naturally, she freaked out a bit, as the child is way too short to reach the knob to her bedroom door. Doing what any good mother would do, she checked the home security footage. And that is […]
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get a dog, then take this as your sign. Plus, there are some studies that have found having a dog could actually be good for your health. Dr. Caroline Kramer is a Mount Sinai endocrinologist, as well as the lead author of a new systematic review that spans nearly […]
Dogs are our family. When we have one, we are responsible for taking care of him, protecting him, and just simply being there for him — as we would with any family member. We love cuddling, playing, and relaxing with our pups, and we want them to have the best quality of life possible. There […]
According to most veterinarians, a dog falls into the “senior” category around age seven. The size of a dog, however, affects this categorization. Smaller dogs mature slower and become seniors later in life than larger dogs. Animal shelters are filled with healthy and active senior dogs that are in need of a home. When you’re […]
You come home and your floor is scattered with empty tin cans, shredded up boxes, and food packages that have been ripped to shreds. The trash can is toppled over. Your dog sits in the middle of the mess, her eyes wide and apologetic. As a loving dog owner, you may be tempted to […]
The second of Cesar’s Five Natural Dog Laws is this: “Energy Is Everything.” It’s how dogs — and all animals — communicate with each other and how they read our intentions and respond to us. If you have dogs, you probably already know intuitively what their general energy level is; whether your dog is a […]
No matter how close you are to your dogs, sometimes the unexpected can happen and your dog bites you. So now what? The first step, of course, is to stay calm. This isn’t the end of your relationship and doesn’t mean that your dog has turned into an aggressive killer. There are lots of […]
Huxley and his mom were preparing for Huxley’s first flight from London to Ibiza when the little puppy became very bored. Ursula Daphne Aitchison, Huxley’s mom, said to The Dodo, “He was sat in the seat next to me but got in a mood which he often does when I don’t pay him enough attention.” […]
