Dog Health

Lots of people assume that all dogs naturally possess the ability to swim. While many breeds do, there are also plenty of pups out there who aren’t built for swimming. In this article, we will be going through some of these breeds and try to answer why they have such a hard time doggy paddling.

We love our dogs and all their quirky ways of communicating. Howling is one of the ways a dog can communicate how they’re feeling. But, why do dogs howl at night? Many of us dog owners are curious why. It’s not just that dogs are channeling their ancestor wolves – our dogs are trying to

When you get a new puppy, one of the things you need to start thinking about is if you are going to spay your dog. Nowadays the procedure is quite controversial on if, when, and what procedure the dog should go through. What you may not know is a procedure called ovary-sparing spay (OSS), but

The American Staffordshire terrier is one of the sweetest, most family-friendly purebred pups you can bring into your home. But just like all other dog breeds, they can be an absolute handful to raise. That’s why it’s important to learn as much as you can about their history, their nature, and the best ways to

The saying ‘a dog is a man’s best friend’ clearly exists for a reason. Dogs routinely show us just how incredibly loyal and loving they are. They love to follow us around the house, cuddle up next to us on the couch, or give us licks when we are sad. When we come home, even

Whenever you’re looking to bring a dog home, it’s important that you know just how energetic the breed that you’re interested in can be. Unless you plan on training them for agility or you have a very active lifestyle, a high-energy dog may be more than you can handle and you may wind up regretting

Most of us dog owners are always wondering: why are dogs scared of thunder? Just the slight rumble of thunder far away can make even the biggest dogs try to squeeze themselves underneath our beds. So, what makes thunder such a menace to our sweet pups? There isn’t one simple explanation as to why dogs

Cavoodles have quickly become one of the more popular cross breeds in the world! These cute puppies are also known in some circles as a Cavapoo or a Cavadoodle. A cross between a cavalier King Charles spaniel and either a toy poodle or miniature poodle, these dogs make fantastic family pets for all different types

A dog howl – a sound that always gets us dog owner’s attention. Our Blue Heeler, Taz, loves to howl. His favorite time to howl is feeding time. I ask him if he’s hungry and he will let out a small howl. I always say he sings for his food. He will also howl when