The 10 Best Dog Training Tips An untrained dog is still a great friend. But a trained dog can be an even better friend. Not to mention happier and safer, as training your dog is something that's definitely done for their own good (not because you're on a power trip). When you start training your
What You Need to Crate Train a Puppy Crate training is an essential part of raising a well-behaved dog who has a quiet, safe spot to call their own. And the process of teaching your dog to love their crate is easier than you think. Start with the essentials. You’ll need: A crate Blanket or
Working Dogs Breed Guide - 5 Most Popular Working Dog Breeds The term “work like a dog” is a nod to the tireless efforts that working dog breeds put in to get the job done. Throughout history, dogs have been called on to perform various jobs in the home, on the farm and even on
Can Dogs See Colors? What You Need to Know About Your Dog's Vision Have you heard that dogs can’t see colors? The chances are good that you have, since this idea is widely believed and often repeated. Dogs can only see in black and white, someone might have told you, in an authoritative voice suggesting
Anyone who has ever had their day yanked out of the dark by a wagging, spinning, leaping ball of love who is delighted to welcome them home knows it’s hard to quantify how being a pet parent makes life better. Researchers have figured out a few scientific strategies that spell out the benefits our loyal
How Much to Feed a Puppy? Puppy Diet Guide You know that puppies need the right diet to fuel their growth and development—and provide the energy for adorable zoomies—but you have no idea how much to feed a puppy. You’re not alone. One survey found that just 40 percent of pet owners felt confident that
DOGust (August 1st) is the universal birthday for shelter dogs. But they deserve to be celebrated all year round! Originally founded in 2008 by North Shore Animal League America—the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue organization — the holiday has since been adopted by shelters around the U.S. Not to mention the proud parents of rescue
The Best Homemade Frozen Dog Treats Recipes From ice cream to lemonade, we definitely turn to food and drink to help keep us cool during summer. So why should our dogs be any different? Sure, a banana split sporting scoops of rocky road and drowned with chocolate sauce definitely isn’t in the cards for
Guide to Camping With Dogs: Hiking, Hydration & Food Storage & More What can make escaping the chaos of daily life to savor the splendor of Mother Nature even better? Your dog, of course! (And good bug spray!) To maximize fun and safety, camping with your dog requires a bit of planning. What to bring?
Over the years, individual states have looked for ways to express pride in their heritage. And with all due respect to songs, birds and flowers, we’d say the best possible example of this is the selection of dogs as symbols of the state's culture and history. After all, different breeds of dogs are a part