Dog Care 101

First, some things you need to think about BEFORE bringing your new dog home (like whether you should get a puppy vs. an older dog, which dog breed is best for you, and how to puppyproof your house inside & outside). Then, important things you should do during the very first days home with your new dog that will make potty training and sleeping go a whole lot smoother. Finally, fun ways to get to know your dog better and begin the bonding process. Not sure where to begin with your new dog?

Start here –> Puppy Care 101.

 

These videos and photos aim tol remind you of the truly horrific consequences that could result if your dog is allowed anywhere near your paper shredder. You could be putting your dog in harm's way and increasing the odds that your dog will accidentally get its tail -- or its tongue -- caught inside the grinders which could cause serious permanent damage to your dog's tongue or tail.

Is yours the smartest dog in the world?... If it's an Australian Cattle Dog, Rottweiler, Papillon, Labrador Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Poodle, or Border Collie then it might be! But not if you have a Shih Tzu, Basset Hound, Mastiff, Pekingese, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Chow Chow, Bulldog, Basenji, or an Afghan Hound.

Who is really the boss in your home... You, or your dog? If you've got more than one dog, which one is the top dog? You need to know this...

Sometimes we call it brotherly love... or ring-around-the-rosie, or just a fun game of tag... These are pictures of my two dogs, Jersey and Tenor, which make me laugh EVERY time I view them! The little guy, Tenor, is repeatedly taunting the 'old man', Jersey. But I'm convinced he only did it because he loved Jersey's white, fluffy fur so much.

My dog just turned a year old and he's STILL not lifting his leg to pee. Yep, he squats like girl!... Now what's with that???

I can't say it any better than these folks. See why experts in the field agree... it's never a good idea to give a puppy as a gift, despite the fact that it may seem like the best thing to do. Here are 10 heartfelt stories, revealing why Christmas puppies are never a good idea.

Watch this dog escape -- by herself -- from a basement when all the doors and windows are closed and the owners are away at work.

I told you about my friend's crazy -- I mean lucky! -- cat and her miraculous survival story. Consider this an open invitation to start receiving your crazy pet stories. I'd love to hear 'em. In the meantime, it just so happens that I have a whole slew of crazy dog stories to share myself...

Thinking of adopting a dog? Here are the top 10 reasons dogs end up in shelters, plus some interesting facts about dogs in animal shelters.

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