Many people overlook the potential dangers and risks associated with car travel for dogs, including stress, psychological trauma, injury, or even death.
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Dog Health
Whether it is yourself, your family, or your pets, one of the most important concerns in life is health. As the responsible adult in your household, the health of children and pets falls to you. This category provides information on diet/food, diseases, vaccinations, and allergies. It offers tips on what to do and reviews products to help you do what needs to be done. It may be the most important category on Barkspot.
As much as we wish it were true, dogs aren’t born with inherent knowledge of our silly human rules. Even the most trainable dog breeds don’t automatically know that they’re only supposed to potty outside or that human shoes are not for chewing. They have no idea that you want them to walk nicely with
This article explores some of the best dog food brands on the Market, from Merrick to Acana, and gives you advice on choosing the right one for your dog.
It’s hard not to love boxers. Named for their distinctive look when standing on their hindquarters’ boxing’, they are a famous mid-sized guard dog with a unique set of features. Boxers have been used as guide dogs, military dogs, cattle dogs, and athletes. And Boxers are charismatic and love to be with their people. But
The Weimaraner is the youngest of all German pointing dogs. Although they have a naturally affectionate, independent, and self-assured disposition, they are quite trainable. Those who do not take the time to obedience train their dog often find that it can be pretty stubborn. The Weimaraner is a hunting dog. This means your Weimaraner has
When it’s time to train your dog, you have a big choice to make. In the past, aversive training methods using punishments and negative reinforcements were the norm. People used e-collars, leash jerks, and stern words to teach dogs right from wrong. These strategies seemed to work, but recently, dog people started exploring a different
There’s a good reason Schnoodles have become such popular dogs, especially for allergy sufferers. Being a schnauzer-poodle mix, they have an excellent temperament, making them a great therapy dog or service dog. They are entertaining and intelligent, like their Poodle parent, but also protective and bold like their Schnauzer mom or pop, making them excellent
Making room in your heart and your life for a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things in life. In my experience, rescue dogs can be some of the most best-behaved dogs that walk into the clinic, welcoming you with a tail wag and a smile. Unfortunately, there are some rescue dogs that
Beagles are happy, yappy, and energetic dogs. Their incredible nose is always leading them to something yummy. That’s because Beagles are born and bred hunting dogs, with a nose that can find anything.Beagles are great at finding food because they love eating food! Since Beagles are super active pups, they need a quality diet that
Known for their golden coats and sunny dispositions, Golden Retrievers are loved by many. They’ve staked their claim as one of the most popular breeds in the country. Which is a spot they’ve clinched since they first arrived in North America. But what makes these gentle giants so sought after? Read on to learn all
Do you ever wonder why your dirty socks disappear from your laundry hamper only to turn up a month later tucked under your pup’s doggie bed? It’s a pretty standard behavior among many different dog breeds. But where does the behavior come from, and is it dangerous? Read on to find out why many dogs
Dog owners are interested in the ingredients and quality of pet food. These nine human-grade dog foods offer variety and personalization for your dog.
