How Do Dog Owners Go on Vacation? – Finding a Sitter for Your Dog Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation and enjoy time away from home. But if you’re a dog owner, you may be wondering how dog owners can go on vacation without taking their pets along.  While you can certainly […]

Best Hairless Dog Breeds for Pets While it’s always nice to pet a fluffy pup, there are plenty of reasons that you may want a hairless dog breed for a pet instead. If you have allergies, don’t want to deal with a lot of shedding, or simply like the look of a hairless best friend,

How Dog Breeds Have Changed Did you know that dog breeds have changed significantly over time? While the exact changes to dogs are hard to identify due to a lack of photographic evidence in ancient times, there are still many differences in dog breeds even from around 100 years ago when we do have pictures

How Dogs React To Robbers: Best Dogs for Home Security Does your best friend look out for you to keep you out of trouble? That’s a best friend’s job—but, of course, your friends can’t necessarily live with you and watch out for danger in your home. That’s where man’s other best friend, the dog, really

How Do Dog Years Really Work? For some time, dog owners have believed that one human year encompasses seven dog years. It’s obvious to dog owners that their precious pups age much faster than humans, and at some point in the 1950s, someone started the rumor that one human year equals seven dog years. However,

What Is a Dog? A Definition and a History To own a dog is to take on the responsibility to care for a special, unique, truly amazing creature. However, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t think very much about what exactly you’re taking on. What is a dog and why is it your

Why Does My Dog Tilt Its Head? Your precious pup probably exhibits many cute and charming behaviors to get your attention, tell you what’s going on in their mind, or simply show you their affection. If your dog, like most, tends to occasionally tilt their head, you may be wondering why exactly they do that. 

Can Dogs Get Sunburned? As summer approaches, you may be wondering whether you need to purchase some sunscreen for your dog while you’re getting some for yourself. The answer is yes—dogs can get sunburned, and if you want to take yours out for adventures in the hot summer sun, they will need some form of

How To Remove Ticks from Your Dog As the weather warms up and plants start springing back to life, dogs and humans alike love to get outdoors and explore the world. Whether you’re spending your time hiking in the woods, frolicking in meadows, or even just strolling in the park, ticks are a big risk,

Common Dog Illnesses Last week, we looked at severe dog diseases that you should watch out for in your pup. This week, we’re considering common dog illnesses that may be less severe but still require care and treatment to restore your dog’s health and comfort. Kennel Cough Kennel cough is similar to a chest cold