When to take a puppy home
Opinions vary as tot he best age for a puppy to leave it's mother and littermates. The advantages of its staying in the litter have to be...
A healthy puppy
If you have decided that you have the time and patience for a puppy, you want to make sure you choose a pup that's going to be fit and...
Choosing the right dog
Before becoming a dog owner, make sure that the family is willing to care for your new pet. Feeding, playing, exercise, grooming and...
Leaders and followers
In the dog world, you are either a leader or a follower. This pack mentality comes from the wolves that are the ancestors of today's...
How dogs communicate
Dogs are expert communicators who use an elaborate repertoire of body postures, sounds and scent to get their message across to other...
Shedding
Do you sometimes feel as if your dog is shedding so much, you could knit yourself a sweater with her hair? When it comes to hair loss,...
Dog food allergies and intolerance
We often think of food allergies and intolerance as the same thing. They both cause your dog to have an adverse reaction, but they're not...
Teaching your dog to wave
This is a great party trick and children especially will love seeing their dog perform this command. The appearance of a large dog can...
Teaching a dog "Heel"
Heel means "stay by my side when we go walking". Some dogs are natural heelers, while others require a lot of training. To teach your dog...
Dog Body Language-Mounting
When your dog either mounts another dog or stands above another dog by putting her front paws on the other dog's back, she's saying, "I'm...
