If you’re searching for the least aggressive dog breeds, you’re not alone — more families today are prioritizing temperament over looks or size when choosing a dog. The truth is, “aggressive” isn’t a fixed trait. It’s usually the result of poor training, lack of socialization, fear, or even misunderstanding your dog’s signals. So instead of…
Why does my dog pee on my bed? While having your dog sleep on you is one of the greatest comforts in the world, nothing is appealing about a wet bed. As a dog lover, you may have developed a bond with your furball that lets you communicate without words. A soft whimper is enough to let…
Lucy is a 18 month old female Spaniel Cross. She can live with cats, other dogs and children over 12 years of age. Lucy was found just after Christmas at a stop close to a local mountain village, unfortunately renowned as a place where dogs are regularly abandoned. Lucy is a beautiful, friendly girl and…
Amos is a 15 month old male Hound Cross. This stunning boy was rescued from the municipal pound a few months ago, where he was a bag of bones, very frightened and withdrawn. What a difference a few months can make. With patience, kindness and lots of loving reassurance from the kennel team, Amos is…
Vinnie is a 7 month old male Shepherd Cross. Vinnie was spotted in a field barely moving. He was in a very bad way and needed resuscitation by the lady who found him. She took him home and she managed to get him to drink and then to eat. One of his ears was very…
We have defrosted finally! Sunday we were above zero and got some snow. It felt so warm out we had to get our wild pants on and play in the fresh snow! Despite having some sports practices the first part of the day, we found time to get wild. Mom loves snow play photos of…
If you want to give your new pup a truly meaningful moniker, check out our favorite dog names that mean love! After all, “love” is definitely the best word to describe how we feel about our fur kids, right? We’ve rounded up a mix of words that mean love in other languages as well as…
When it comes to dog chews, yak cheese sticks are a popular alternative to rawhide. Credit: Petra Richli | Getty Images Weighing around 80 pounds, Michele McHugh’s Shepherd mix, Doodle, loved to chew. “She enjoyed her toys and had an assortment of chew toys,” McHugh says. “The more edible type of chews were given as…
Meet adoptable deaf one year old Australian Cattle Dog Bohdi who is looking for a very special person who will cherish him, provide daily positive reinforcement sign training/socialization/enrichment and a structured routine where Bohdi will thrive. From his rescue advocate: Meet Bohdi – A one-year-old bundle of love and cuddles! Bohdi is a sweet, affectionate…
Birdie – VA Meet adoptable deaf Australian Cattle dog/Australian Shepherd puppy Birdie who is looking for a loving home with someone who will cherish her, make daily positive reinforcement sign training/socialization/enrichment a priority and always keep her safe. From her rescue advocate: This ADORABLE baby girl is “Birdie”. She is about 8 weeks old and…
