Herding Dog Trials

Have you ever watched a sheep dog work?  It’s amazing to me that they can move a whole herd just by the look in their eyes.  It’s your mother’s evil eye, on steroids.  Competitive events featuring herding dogs are often called Sheepdog Trials, but the term “Sheepdog” is used to indicate the function for which [...]

How Do I Say Goodbye to My Dog?

OK, so that sounds like a country song title, but it’s actually a serious topic of interest to every dog family, because all of us will go through it at some point, hopefully later rather than sooner.  When it is time for your dog to go to that big park in the sky, what can [...]

Doggie Dentistry

Most people have, by now, seen the commercial for the bone that is made to clean your dog’s teeth.  The commercial suggests that if dogs want beautiful teeth, we ought to buy them dentures.  The pictures are really funny, but the topic itself is serious.  Just as in humans, good oral health can be a [...]

Adopting a Shelter Dog

According to American Humane out of every 100 dogs taken to an animal shelter, about 15 are reunited with their families, 25 are adopted, and the remainder – about 60 – are put down.  On a yearly basis, somewhere between three and five million dogs are euthanized.  The reasons vary for euthanasia, but the most [...]

Camping With Your Dog

Do you love the idea of camping out under the stars?  Lying on the ground with just your sleeping bag to keep you warm?  Or setting up a tent in one of the wilderness areas near you?  Your trip might include hiking, swimming, backpacking, and yes, even your dog! Preparing for your camping trip The [...]

Keeping Your Dog’s Joints Healthy

Although we normally think of aching joints associated with older dogs, you should begin to think about your dog’s joint health before the dog is even born and continue with strategies to maintain healthy joints throughout the dog’s whole life.  Preventing joint disease before it starts is a much better strategy than trying to deal [...]

Dog Agility

If both you and your dog have a bit of athletic ability, agility may be just the sport you are looking for to allow you to bond with your dog while getting some exercise.  You must be prepared for the fact that you will get as good of a workout as you are giving your [...]

Hot Weather Hazards

Summer is in full swing, and it’s only going to get hotter from now on.  Are you aware of the dangers that can beset your dog due to the heat? The very first thing you must remember is that dogs cannot sweat.  The human body produces sweat to cool the body.  Just as you are [...]

What is Normal Puppy Development?

Most of us know that when puppies are born, they have their eyes closed and they don’t know where to go to the bathroom, but do you know anything else about how they grow and develop?  If you don’t know what normal development is, it’s hard to tell when something is wrong. Birth and infancy [...]

Lure Coursing

There are many sporting activities your dog may enjoy, but if you have a sighthound, perhaps the most fun will be lure coursing.  The combination of running at full speed and chasing a lure uses your dog’s natural prey drive to provide great exercise as well as a mental workout. The history of lure coursing [...]

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