If you've recently adopted a puppy one of the first things you're going to ask yourself is "why is he biting so much?" Well either that or what in the hell have I gotten myself into. Training your puppy to stop biting is not a fun or quick … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy
Proper socialization should be one of your top priorities when it comes to training your new puppy. One of the best things you can do for your new dog is to help introduce them to different people, places & dogs in a positive way. Luckily there's … [Read more...]
Dogs Motivate Owners to Exercise
This probably won't come as a surprise to those of us with energetic dogs, but a new study found that dogs motivate their owners to exercise. For me I know it's true; my dog is the best motivation in the world when it comes to keeping active. Dogs … [Read more...]
Most Destructive Dog Breeds Revealed
When you think about doggie destruction you probably picture Rottweilers or St. Bernards - dogs that are quite large and imposing. What would you say if I told you a new study has found that one of the smallest canines has been found to be the most … [Read more...]
To Crate or Not to Crate? The Basics of Crate Training
Whenever a coworker gets a new puppy the dreaded debate over crate training begins. Some people don't like the idea of leaving a dog inside a crate for hours on end, and some think of it as cruel. I have to admit before I crate trained my previous … [Read more...]
Dogs Detect Prostate Cancer with 98% Accuracy
In an interesting new study, trained dogs have demonstrated they can detect the presence of prostate cancer in a person by smelling their urine with 98% accuracy. The study is about to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological … [Read more...]
11 Dog Memes: This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
If you own a dog chances are you've come home to one of these situations, and this is precisely why we can't have nice things. And if you like funny dog pictures be sure to check out our Funny Dogs Pinterest board. This Is Why We Can't Have … [Read more...]
6 Social Media Sites For Dogs
Update: Pack is the only site on this list that still acts as a social media site for dogs. The rest have either closed completely or changed their focus. Does your dog have a presence in social media? If not check out these sites dedicated to … [Read more...]
Dear Carter – An Ode to My Best Friend
The hardest part of losing my dog Carter has been dealing with guilt. Guilt for all the things we should have done, and guilt for all the things we should not have done. An Ode To Carter - My Best Friend for 13 Years Dear Carter - I'm sorry that … [Read more...]
15 Free Dog House Plans
Feeling a little extra ambitious this weekend? If you're a little handy you can take on one of these dog house projects. Make a weekend out of it and enlist help from your family and friends -- building a dog house can be a fun & rewarding … [Read more...]