There is a large variety of dog breeds to choose from when getting a new family dog. Some important factors to consider before picking a breed are your lifestyle, your interests, and your present living environment. Are any big changes coming up such as a baby or a big move? You should also consider the [...]

Dogs, like humans, show a wide range of tolerance for others. Some are immediately friendly with every new dog, while others are forever hostile to even the opposite sex of their own breed. Dogs are by territorial by nature, but with some training you can successfully socialize your dog. Naturally, animal lovers like to have [...]

If you own a dog, you likely know that they are complex creatures. Some studies suggest that number of dog breeds reaches as high as 800 in Western countries alone. Taking into account that distinguishing one breed from another can be carried to ridiculous extremes. Complicating the picture still further is the well-known fact that [...]

Even the dumbest of dogs are clever animals. Just think of the many ways they get humans to do what they want. Few can resist the soulful eyes and the offered paw when eating something the dog also views as tasty. One of the reasons for the association between humans and dogs is the latter’s [...]

There are many different dog house styles to choose from, both in your local pet store and online pet stores. If you have found a dog house you like but aren’t thrilled about the design you can build one yourself in your own backyard! It’s not nearly as complicated as you might think. Below we [...]