Overcoming Fear in Your Dog

Does your dog hide under the bed when there’s a storm brewing? Try to hide behind you when a stranger is nearby? Piddle behind the couch when someone new comes into the living room? Just like we humans, canines have their own little insecurities, fears, and foibles that can make a day pretty miserable. So [...]

Dock Diving and Lure Coursing

Are you looking for a way to keep your dog occupied and in shape? You can’t go wrong with dog sports like lure coursing and dock diving. Lure coursing allows your dog to follow a lure through a course, going for the fastest time. Competitions are usually limited to sight hounds like Greyhounds, Afghans, and [...]

It’s Pup Quiz Time!

In honor of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show coming up soon, we invite you to test your knowledge of the top ten AKC breeds with the following quiz. Which breed has the longest consecutive reign as the number-one most popular dog in America? Labrador Retriever Poodle Boston Terrier Bulldog Which three breeds are on [...]

Summer Hazards

Summer is a great time to be outdoors with your dog, but there are several hazards you’ll need to address to keep your dog safe while he or she enjoys the lovely weather. Whether you garden or just barely keep your lawn mowed, whether you plan on vacationing near or far, and whether summer means [...]

Summer Holidays

As we roll toward Memorial Day weekend, this is a good time to look at the summer holidays and what you will do with your dog. There are only so many grilled hot dogs your dog should consume, after all! Memorial Day In addition to being the traditional start of summer, Memorial Day (as you [...]

Bottle Feeding Your Puppy

Most mama dogs will be more than capable of feeding all of their puppies, but some dogs either cannot bring down enough milk or are just plain not interested in caring for their puppies. If this happens, you will have to provide the nutrition for the newborns. In addition, if one or more of the [...]

Fun Winter Activities For You and Your Dog

Is your dog getting worse cabin fever than you are? Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean that either one of you will enjoy staying indoors for weeks on end. There are many activities you can do outside, as long as you properly prepare for the colder weather. If your dog has short [...]

Homemade Treats

Seems like we generally have more time in the winter to spend with our dogs while the cold weather keeps us indoors more often than not. One way to combat cabin fever and provide your dog with a special treat is to make some cookies to fill the treat jar. Bullwrinkle has an extensive listing [...]

Help! My Puppy is Chewing Up My House!

The reason God made puppies so cute is to ensure the survival of the species. Everything else about them is so annoying! One of the biggest annoyances of a new puppy is their propensity to chew anything and everything with which they come into contact. Remembering that they are not doing it to be malicious [...]

The Importance of Puppy Training

What’s the most important thing you can do for a new puppy? Of course, you will take care of his or her health care including vaccinations and spaying/neutering, but your top priority beyond health care should be training. Until you can be confident that your dog will come every single time you call him or [...]

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