Day: June 18, 2015

World Stray Animals Day: Why This Cause Is So Important To Me

World Stray Animals Day: Why This Cause Is So Important To Me A stray dog wonders the streets.

By Cesar Millan I was very honored to have been asked to be the ambassador for World Stray Animals Day and I wanted to take a moment to explain why it means so much to me. People see stray animals going through garbage on the street looking for food and they would just rather not […]

Dogs And Cheetahs Living Together At The San Diego Zoo

Picture Courtesy of San Diego Zoo By Nicole Pajer When you look into the cheetah habitat in the San Diego Zoo, you’ll see a cheetah…and a dog. No it wasn’t an accident and the dog didn’t sneak in there. This was done intentionally as part of the zoo’s Animal Ambassador program. The San Diego Zoo’s […]

Hip And Joint Problems In Dogs

Hip And Joint Problems In Dogs older golden retriever is prone to hip and joint pain

Signs and Symptoms of Joint Discomfort in Dogs As the Pack Leader you must know if your dog is uncomfortable because of joint issues. Typical signs include: Trouble getting up and down Slow or stiff when moving Difficulty climbing stairs Joint swelling Excessive panting Limping Frequently holding a leg off the ground Favoring one leg […]

The Benefits Of Meditating With Your Dog

The Benefits Of Meditating With Your Dog a girl meditates with her dog in a park

By Leslie Garrett After more than a year of trying to “be still” and “quiet my monkey mind”, I finally did what we North Americans are so great at—paying someone to coach us. And so, once a week, I sit on a cushion and try out various meditations, with the hope that one of them […]

Who Gets The Dog After A Break Up?

Who Gets The Dog After A Break Up? dog sitting in a box because owners are getting a divorce

By Nicole Pajer Breakups inevitably come with the splitting up of material possessions—taking what you initially came into the relationship with and divvying up items like couches and coffee tables. But what happens when you own a dog together? Figuring out what to do with a dog that you owned with an ex can be […]

Favorite Hiding Places Of Fleas And Ticks

Favorite Hiding Places Of Fleas And Ticks a tick is on a leaf, ready to jump

Don’t let fleas and ticks catch you by surprise. Here are some of their most common hideouts…exposed: Places They Hide In the Home Fleas love to get comfortable inside your home. First, their eggs fall from your untreated pet onto carpets, floors, and furniture. Then they hatch into larvae that dig deep into crevices to […]

Saving The Satos — Stray Dogs

Saving The Satos — Stray Dogs Cesar sits with a dog outside.

By Cesar Millan Recently, I was given the chance to see a documentary called 100,000. It is directed by Juan Agustín Márquez and shows the tremendous problem with stray and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. The name of the film refers to the estimated number of homeless dogs living in the streets of Puerto Rico. […]

Ticks: An Expanding Threat To Dogs

Ticks: An Expanding Threat To Dogs

Do you know all you need to know about ticks and the harm that they can cause? We think about ticks as itchy, gross, little nuisances, but they can actually be very dangerous to your health and the health of your pet. The more you know about these tiny terrors, the better you can protect […]

What Kind Of Dog Breed Are You? Results

What Kind Of Dog Breed Are You? Results Discover what type of dog breed you are based on this quiz

Thank you so much for participating in our dog breed quiz! Here Are the Results! Mostly A’s: Bulldog: Silly, relaxed and romantic Mostly B’s: Poodle/Toy Breed: Fashionable, health conscious, and likes to be pampered. Mostly C’s: Terrier: Fun, extroverted, competitive Mostly D’s: Labrador: Loves the outdoors, adventurous, friendly Mostly E’s: German Shepherd: Protective, intelligent, and […]