When a dog shows aggression to protect his food, it can be a serious issue. Not only is there the danger of other dogs or humans in the house being bitten, but over time it can lead to the dog becoming possessive over everything. What is Food Aggression? Food aggression is a form of resource […]
Month: August 2020
Dog Can’t Contain Its Emotions When He Sees His Owner After Deployment
It’s difficult to be away from our dogs. Even if it’s just a short period of time, leaving our dogs at home can be hard on us. But it’s also hard on our dogs. They don’t always understand why they have to stay at home while we go away. And for those who serve in […]
Shelter Dog Waited For 2,536 Days To Find Her Forever Home
There are so many lonely dogs in the shelter system who need homes. Unfortunately, not all their stories will result in a happily ever after ending. Sadly, many of them will end up meeting their unfortunate end in a shelter. That is why it is so important to remember to adopt rather than shop. When […]
Dog That Was Lost For Months In A Remote Cave Is Rescued By Surfers
After a dog went missing for three months on a remote Vancouver Island, her nightmare finally came to an end when two surfers spotted the dog and rescued her. While on a surfing and fishing trip close to Vancouver Island’s Juan de Fuca trail in British Columbia, friends Matty Johnson and Zach Regan noticed the […]
Helping Your Dog Be Social On The Walk
Cesar’s fulfillment formula in Exercise, Discipline, and then Affection, in that order — and the best way to provide exercise is to walk your dog. But one of the areas in which people seem to report the most trouble is … walking their dogs. Their dogs pull ahead or act aggressively toward other dogs or […]
Artist Takes Photos Of His Bull Terrier Using Creative Sketches
Creative people such as artists, writers, dancers, or musicians can find inspiration anywhere. For some creatives, their spark of inspiration comes from nature, while others are inspired by people or experiences. Either way, creative energy is all around you just need to look for it. Some people might even find it within their fur babies […]
Dog Saved A Tiny Hummingbird’s Life And The Two Are Now Inseparable
Most dogs have a very kind side to them. They will actively go out of their way to help another fellow animal in need. My dog was always extremely caring and patient to the baby birds that would fall out of their nests. My parents’ house has a pretty large backyard that was built on […]
Shelter Team Member Spent The Night With A Scared Shelter Dog During A Snowstorm
It’s no secret that dogs do not like storms. It doesn’t matter if it’s a thunderstorm, a blizzard, or another force of nature when the weather gets rough outside our pups usually cower on the inside. As dog owners we’ve all had to weather – pun intended – at least one bad storm with our […]
Doing A Disservice: The Harm In Service Dog Fraud
You may have noticed the signs outside of businesses becoming more prominent lately. They all carry a similar message: Only legitimate service dogs allowed. And, in some jurisdictions, they are now adding a reminder that service dog fraud is a crime. What Exactly is “Service Dog Fraud?” First, what it isn’t. You may see statements […]
Why Dogs Bury Things
Dogs like to bury things. Sometimes that means finding a bone or a toy under a fresh pile of dirt in your backyard. Other times, it may mean discovering the TV remote at the bottom of the laundry basket under all your dirty clothes, or wondering how your phone got under the couch cushion. Though […]