Are you training your dog to walk on a leash? It’s important at the beginning to have the right collar for your furry pal. Training will be so much better with the right one. Before we get into collar choice you may want to explore which is best for walking your canine, a collar or a harness. Generally, if your dog tends to pull on the leash a lot, a harness is a good option. A harness can keep your pup from pulling so much. A well-fitting harness can avoid throat damage in

Most dog parents know their dog and all kinds of dogs can pick up new words when taught directly by their owners.

Of all the ways that dogs enrich our lives, did you know sharing our life with them can change our personality and brains for the better? It's o ur dog's little contribution to making our days more sunny. Being a canine owner can actually make us more caring toward our fellow human beings. It seems the scientific community has proof of this human-canine connection. Researchers from Azabu University in Japan did a study recently on teenagers between 12 and 14 years old co

Vow this year to provide regularly scheduled exercise for your four-footed pal. A dog’s exercise r outine is an important part of a healthy life. By helping them maintain physical fitness, mental sharpness, and keeping them emotionally balanced, regular workouts add years to your dog’s life. Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular health, and prevent obesity. In older dogs it increases joint mobility and lessens the pain of arthritis. Dogs als

A pooch by any name is still your best furry pal. Your pup will be an integral part of your life for years to come. Through games of fetch, scampering walks and cozy naps on the couch whatever you choose to call the dog heartbeat by your side it will be with you day and night. So it’s important to pick the name that resonates with you and catches your pup’s personality. To kick start ideas for you below are the most popular dog names on the American Kennel Club’s list for 20

The annual end to Daylight Savings Time may be an abrupt change for you. It's dark earlier, days are shorter and it may make you want to hibernate. But imagine how the transition is for your pet. Suddenly meal time doesn’t match the light outside. Playtime might be totally off by an hour to your pooch. The change in routine for pets can lead to confusion. It may bring about anxiety for a bewildered furry pal. According to Amber Batteiger, veterinary nurse and PR and communica