Dog Care 101

What It’s Like Living With An Old Blind And Deaf Dog

Our aging dog is still in reasonably good health and not suffering from many aches and pains, but his navigational skills have been reduced to what he can smell. With doggie cataracts and acute hearing loss that has eliminated most of our ability to communicate with him, he still seems to get around the house with little trouble.

Nervous Dogs – Try This If Your Dog Is Fearful Around People

Any time a guest inside our house physically moves (e.g. to get up after sitting down, to reach out to pet Tenor, or to give him a treat), Tenor immediately darts away... fast as lightning! When I mentioned this to our dog trainer, Suzy Godsey, here's what she suggested...

Rent A Dog? The Pros & Cons Of Renting Dogs

Wondering how to rent a dog or if renting a dog is even legal where you live? Here are the pros and cons of dog rental companies like Flex Pets.

Some Dogs Dream While Asleep… Others Sleepwalk!

Does your dog look like he's chasing something in his sleep? Funny isn't it? Be careful, it could be something far more serious. Here's what you need to know about dogs when they're dreaming... or sleep walking!

Moving With Your Dog? Here’s How To Help Your Dog Adjust Before, During & After The Move

We will be moving into a new house soon. I've asked Suzy Godsey -- who helped us train our dog to stop barking -- for some tips to help us get our through the move, with the least amount of stress. These are her best tips for moving with your dog...

Celebrity Pet Food Lines Which Feature Organic & Natural Products For Dogs

Here are some of the top celebrities which specifically have products for dogs, including Ellen DeGeneres dog food, Cesar Millan dog food, and Rachel Ray dog food, among others. Most celebrity pet foods are all-natural, organic and healthy for your pets.

Allergic Dogs: 10 Signs That Your Dog Has Allergies

Dogs are just as likely to suffer from allergies as people are. A dog's immune system reacts much like a human's immune system does. Here's what to look for to help you determine if your dog is suffering from allergies or not. If so, you'll want to get your dog to the vet immediately.

White House Dogs: The Obama Dog Is A Portuguese Water Dog

All about President Obama's Portuguese water dog, Bo. See photos and videos of the official white house dog, from his first day with the Obamas, to their shopping trips at PetSmart together.

Dog Incontinence Issues & Tips For Dealing With An Older Incontinent Dog

As dogs age, they face the same physical problems that most elderly people find themselves dealing with, including incontinence. Our 18-year-old dog, Rascal, is no exception. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain your sanity when you have an incontinent dog...

How To Stop Barking Dogs In 3 Easy Steps… This Worked For Us

In our case, any time the doorbell would ring, or someone would knock on the door, or a visitor would enter the house, our dog would go wacko. Same is true whenever he spotted a stranger or a dog out the window or from our fenced-in backyard. Here's how we got our dog to stop barking.

Need A Dog Trainer? We Had Success After Dog Training Sessions On The Phone With Suzy Godsey

I'm so thrilled that I have an established relationship with a dog trainer that I trust now. So much so, that I would feel comfortable calling her again in the future with anything that might come up. I see Suzy Godsey's over-the-phone dog training session as a great way to get back on track with your dog and to ultimately change any behavior your dog is doing that is causing more harm than good.

Pledge Fabric Sweeper For Pet Hair: The Pros & Cons

My current method of pet hair retrieval from furniture is to use the same type of lint brushes you would typically use on clothes. This is the same concept used with the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. So, here are the pros & cons of the Pledge Pet Sweeper, as I see it...

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