It’s not every day that you see a dog being human, let alone two of them. But sometimes in life, our dogs can be quite human in their mannerisms. And that is something that doesn’t happen every day, so when you see it you definitely want to document it. And that is exactly what one […]
Just like people, dogs get bored with the same old everyday routine. Keeping them mentally challenged and constantly exposing them to new things is just as important as taking them for walks and exercising them. Bored dogs develop destructive behaviors and take their negative energy out on things like your furniture. Here are some creative […]
If your dog seems hyper, or overly-excited, the problem likely stems from boredom and a lack of stimulation. So in order to address the problem, you have to assess the way you are interacting with your dog and the kind of activity your dog gets on a daily basis. Here are some simple techniques […]
The daily walk is an important part of responsible pack leadership — but for many, it’s also the most stressful. Mastering the walk will not only make this part of your daily routine enjoyable, but also go a long way towards addressing other problem behaviors as well, because it can help your dog to see […]
One of the best things about our dogs is their lack of judgment. They will never make you feel embarrassed or weird about some of the things that we may do. When we wake up in the mornings, we definitely don’t look our best – yet our dogs love us just the same. They will […]
There is a stereotype that all dogs hate mail carriers and other delivery people who bring packages to our doorsteps. For most of us who have dogs ourselves, we know that this isn’t always accurate. The subject is very grey rather than black and white. My dog used to love our mailman that came around. […]
Sometimes it’s our scars or other “imperfections” that make us the beautiful people that we are. And the same is true for our pets as well. A golden retriever named Enzo Viola was born with a rare genetic mutation that resulted in him have a random black patch of fur on his face. And it’s […]
Guide dogs don’t just help blind people get around, sometimes they also help their fellow canines with sight impairment better navigate the darkness. And one golden retriever, Tao, got his very own seeing eye puppy following the loss of his sight. His buddy who helps the older dog get around is named Oko. The two […]
When we think of sheepdogs our minds most likely immediately make the jump to Border Collies. And rightfully so since they were bred to watch over and herd flocks of sheep. Some of us might have even seen Border Collies in action before. When I did a study abroad semester in Ireland, I got to […]
We don’t give dogs enough credit for being emotionally intelligent animals who are able to form bonds and connections with others. In one adorable twist, there was a very sweet pooch who ended up becoming infatuated with the cat next door. The cat was indoors, yet the dog would in his window and stare out […]
