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.

 

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.

We are considering installing an invisible fence at our new home, so I've been researching hidden fences. Here's what I've learned about invisible fences.

Aside from the typical poisonous plants, antifreeze, and chocolate that we dog owners hear so much about, there are a number of far more common household dangers that dog owners should also be aware of. Here are some other household dangers you should consider:

Dogs frequently like to look out windows and screen doors, but it's important to realize the many dangers that lurk around windows and doors when it comes to your pet. Here's what you need to know... some little-known facts that could save your dog's life!

This remote control paw activates the Pet Chime wireless doorbell for dogs. Dogs can be taught to press the paw-shaped transmitter to signal whenever they want to go outside or come inside. Simply place a Paw near the door -- indoors or outdoors -- or on the floor. When mounted at dog's-eye-level, your dog can press the Paw with its nose or its paw to activate the Pet Chime doorbell.

Have some extra blue painters tape lying around the house? If so, and you've got pets, then you just might find the following 'painter's tape tips for people with pets' post helpful... if not hilarious.