By Jon Bastian Ask most people how to determine a dog’s age in human years, and they’ll probably say, “Multiply by seven.” However, this method is inaccurate, and more so the older a dog gets. For a twelve year-old dog, the result could be off by over twenty years. Multiplying by seven only comes close […]
My Dog Does Not Urinate Enough My Australian Shepherd is a wonderful girl (she’s a therapy dog). My only problem is on long drives (2 days) she will go 12 – 15 hours without urinating. When I stop for gas, I walk her. I walk her in the morning outside the hotel and again before […]
Dog aggression is a major dog problem for owners. I want to help you understand the causes of dog aggression, so you can overcome this dog problem. Dog aggression stems from the dog’s frustration and dominance. The dog’s frustration comes from a lack of dog exercise, and the dog’s dominance comes from a lack of […]
Dog owners will agree that there is no limit to the lengths we’d go for our pets. It can be as simple as handfeeding them while they recover from an operation, or as brave as jumping into a body of water in order to rescue them from drowning. There is no obstacle too monumental to […]
The love that exists between a dog and their human is a wonderful bond that will never be broken. These bonds can sometimes begin early on when both dogs and humans are still young. And those are some of the most gratifying friendships to watch grow. And in the video below, a rescue puppy that […]
Most of us go to family reunions at least once a year. They can be for the holidays, such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, or for big family milestone events such as weddings, birthdays, or graduations. It’s something that is quite common for us humans. For our dogs, family reunions aren’t a common occurrence. Most of […]
Do you ever ask yourself “Why do dogs lick?” Although licking is a common behavior in dogs, many dog owners don’t fully understand what this manner means. Dog licking may occur when he’s physically hurt himself, when his environment has changed or simply when you offer him affection. But why do dogs lick and what […]
Becoming a mom is a big moment across the animal kingdom. Humans often like the document their momentous experiences of motherhood with photoshoots. And roped into the tradition are our pets. There are plenty of photos or videos online that are cute beyond words as they feature maternity shoots specifically for dogs. And while doggie […]
Dogs are usually pretty good swimmers. Whenever we take them somewhere near water, they are usually happy to jump in and splash around. But just because swimming is a pursuit that comes naturally to dogs doesn’t mean that they can’t get into trouble. When one grey boxer and mastiff mix was playing around in her […]
There is a reason dogs are often portrayed as heroes in different movies, TV shows, and other media. It’s because in real life they possess all the qualities required to make a hero: compassion, loyalty, and bravery. There is nothing that our dogs won’t do for us, especially when they think that we are in […]
