My dog Pax was two years old when I had him neutered. He was a young, athletic dog — strong, eager, full of life — and I made the decision for all the reasons veterinarians have given pet owners for decades: it was the responsible thing to do. Dogs are better off, healthier, and less…
Despite the intimidating name, this type of aggression is actually much more common than most people realize. In simple terms, a dog learns to use aggression as a tool to influence the behavior of the people around him. He discovers that growling, snapping, or biting can be effective ways to get what he wants. Sometimes…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Why does my dog sleep on my clothes? The answer has less to do with laundry and more to do with the person your dog loves most. You spent three weeks reading reviews, comparing…
The more quickly you address a carpet stained by dog poop, the successful you will be in removing it. Credit: Yaraslau Saulevich | Getty Images Every dog owner experiences accidents at some point. Whether you are house-training a puppy, caring for a senior dog, or dealing with an upset stomach, finding dog poop on your…
Last Saturday after the first day of my nose work trial, Mom took me and Nelson to Mill Pond Park in Brighton. It is an adorable town with lots of little shops and quite a bit of history. We spent most of our visit walking by the pond. The pond has several pretty fountains to…
Sombra is a 5-year-old female Podenco Maneto. She is a small-sized dog with a friendly and sociable nature. While she enjoys spending time with people, she also has an independent side that allows her to be content in her own company. She loves going for walks and enjoys exploring her surroundings. Sombra is inquisitive when…
Dora is a medium English Setter, 11 years old. Dora is a beautiful older girl who has found herself looking for a new home after being surrendered simply because she is now considered too old to hunt. But don’t let her age fool you – Dora still has plenty of love, energy, and joy to…
Zeus is a medium English Setter, 6 years old. Zeus is a gentle, loving boy who is now thriving in one of our amazing foster homes in Kent. Since arriving in the UK at the end of May, he has settled in beautifully. He has done really well with toilet training with no accidents in…
Reyna is a medium Border Collie, 9 years old. Reyna is a beautiful Border Collie in foster in Cambridgeshire, her passport says she is 9 years old, although her vet believes she may actually be younger. Reyna came into the shelter with her three puppies, Ares, Sena and Zeus, after being surrendered by a family…
Book Review: Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants is the most important book of the year! Some children’s books make you laugh. Some teach you valuable lessons. And some make you feel seen. Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants does all three, and everything in-between! Written and illustrated by Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias, Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants is…
