Standing and walking on the hind legs are tricks that put an
abnormal strain upon the muscles of the back and hind legs and
most dogs require considerable practice before they gain
sufficient control of those muscles to balance themselves in
this unnatural position.
Before you rush into teaching this trick, bear in mind that not
all dogs can do this […]

“Why does your dog sit when you tell him to and mine doesn’t?”, “How can your dog heel to you like that?” “Wow! He comes when you tell him to” - Sound familiar? If it does, you need to invest some time into a little bit of basic dog training. Starting to train your dog […]

The Irish have a special regard for dogs. They are part of our culture, our history. There is much mention of them in Irish stories and myths. The tallest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound, bred originally to hunt stags and wolfs. Well known dog breeds from Ireland include the Irish Red and […]

Following are a few Dog Lover Gift Ideas to jump-start your
shopping:
Many Dog Lovers like to accessorize their pets in style!
Check out colorful “Pet Wear” for that prized pooch.
Favorite articles include Elastic Neck Ruffs and Bandana-syle
Skollars which slide over the collar, eliminating messy
strings and velcro. One talented artisan selling these items is
Pammer’s Pet Wear.
Another great Dog […]

People wear clothes for many reasons. We wear them for modesty -
it’s illegal in most places to go around without any clothing.
We wear clothes to protect us from the weather. Raincoats and
hats make us much more comfortable in the rain while fleece
lined coats and boots are greatly appreciated in cold weather,
and when there is snow […]

Trimming your dog’s nails is not usually considered sharing “quality time” with your beloved pet. But when done often enough, with the proper technique, and rewards for your dog’s good behavior, it should be one of those regular grooming events that your dog will tolerate if not look forward to.
If not done often enough, with […]

Soul Mates?
I had heard more than once how Chows are very cat like in their demeanor and attitudes and since I have had two of them in my life I can confirm this! Given this similarity I was still unprepared for my current Chow’s love of cats. My last dog chased cats like every genetically […]

Just like humans, dogs are subject to diseases and illnesses. If
your dog gets sick, you may have to take him to the vet for
treatment or even surgery. Your dog may have to stay at the
clinic for a few days. When he comes home you will have to take
care of your sick dog so that he […]

Many shih tzu owners are anxious to give their four legged
companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important
not to rush that important step. Shih Tzu should only be allowed
off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic
obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting and
staying on command
Another skill […]

The quality of pet health insurance has improved dramatically over the years since it was first offered in the 80’s. Getting insurance for your pet is just like getting health insurance for you, it can be confusing with many fine details to read.
Like all businesses, pet health insurance companies are in business to make money. […]