Great Danes are large and impressive dogs. But the only thing most people seem to be familiar with is the breed’s giant size. However, there is much more to these gentle giants than just their sheer size. Below are several facts about Great Danes that you may not know: 1. Their name has nothing to […]
We’ve long held the belief that dogs are color blind and only see in black and white. Science has caught up and proven this myth to be false. However, it has shown that while dogs may see in color, they do have a limited range. According to the American Kennel Club, dogs see in a color spectrum that […]
It’s never easy saying goodbye to a pet. And recently, 45-year-old actor Zach Braff took to Instagram to share the sad news of having to say farewell to his fur baby, Roscoe. The precious rescue pup passed away at the old age of 17. In a series of photos on Instagram, Braff wrote, “Today I […]
Dogs are the family that we get to pick for ourselves. And though they may only be animals, they definitely bring a great joy and fulfillment to our lives. We can’t imagine our lives without them. But the only downside to having a dog is that at some point in our lives, that is exactly […]
It’s a scenario that many of us dog owners are familiar with. We’re out for a walk with our dogs when they suddenly find a stick and they want us to throw it for them. While playing fetch is a relatively harmless pastime to partake in with our dogs, there are some dangers depending on […]
Dogs sometimes do strange things. And as dog owners, we are often privy to their bizarre little habits and antics. One of the weird things that dogs will sometimes get up to, is licking the carpet. It can be strange as well as annoying, but it also has several explanations as to why dogs do […]
Big dogs definitely have plenty of advantages that come with their size. One of the biggest advantages is that most people or dogs won’t really try to mess with them because they’re so large and intimidating. But there are plenty of other advantages to their height, like being able to reach up and snag food […]
When a deaf pup named Glock ended up at the Santa Rosa County Animal Services, he was assumed to be a stray. The brown-colored pup had no ID tags, and staff checked for a microchip but he didn’t have that either. After a couple of weeks at the Florida shelter, a woman came in, distressed. […]
There are a ton of different breeds of dogs, so if you’re looking to add a dog to your family, there’s a good chance that with a little research, you’ll be able to find a dog that suits your lifestyle. Every dog is different, and certain breeds will have specific traits that perhaps other breeds […]
I get questions about barking almost every day, and unlike other common behavior problems, with barking it’s almost always the same problem and solution. What I tell people is this – barking is natural! It’s one of the most important ways dogs communicate. Energy is their main form of communication, but some barking is normal. […]
