When you take your dog outside for a walk, chances are your agenda is slightly different from his much of the time. While you see the primary purpose of these outings as opportunities for your dog to relieve himself and/or exercise, which are both very important, of course, your furry friend is looking for a …
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If you’ve been around many dogs, you know that normal canine communication such as growling, barking, snapping, and biting can occur both during play and during episodes of aggression. This can present a challenge for us humans, because aggressive behavior can quickly escalate, with the result that a dog presents a threat to both people …
You know your dog needs healthy food and regular exercise, but have you given much thought to his mental needs? Many dogs lack the mental stimulation they need to reach optimal levels of mental health and happiness. The result is that your dog may spend entirely too much time lazing around and sleeping, leading to …
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Usually, when we come across the words “PTSD” and “dogs” in the same sentence, it’s in reference to therapy dogs trained to help humans with post-traumatic stress disorder. But we’ve learned over the last 10 years or so that canine companions can also suffer from PTSD. In fact, roughly 5% to 17% of dogs are …
Service dogs are much more than just cuddly companions you spend the day with. These dogs are specially trained to perform incredible life-saving tasks, and many people couldn’t live their day-to-day lives without their aid. No one understands this better than recent nursing school grad Maggie Leptrone. When Leptrone finally graduated from the University of …
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A frightened American Bulldog was found tied to the gates of an RSPCA animal centre in the early hours of an August morning. Not only was the pup tightly chained and terrified about what he had just been through, but there were also a few unexpected complications to come as well. It took two members …
Abused Bulldog Only Understands German, Learns English To Help Find His Forever Home Read More »
I’m convinced that everyone has got a frustrated musician within them. Even if you aren’t musically inclined career-wise, there’s at least a part of you that wishes you could play an instrument or sing. I personally wish I could play the piano. Or perhaps you can play an instrument or enjoy singing, you just never …
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For the past few months, many of us have been transforming our homes into our offices. For Rochelle Andonian, her home became her full-time office, however, she had to contend with some rather disruptive coworkers. Her two golden retrievers, Salty and Bling, were keeping things more casual than professional as Andonian tried to get work …
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These 19 dog training books, from starting a puppy off right to tackling behavior challenges…