Ever wonder how a solar eclipse affects your pet? Science has shown that these unusual events cause stress among pets. Learn more about what to expect and how to help...

We love to travel, and our pups love to join us! As we plan our journeys, packing essentials for our furry friends is as important as packing our own swimsuits and...

From ingenious ways to keep cool to sun safety tips, we've got you and your furry friend covered when it comes to enjoying the dog days of summer. Have a...

Every dog deserves pampering, and here's how to treat him to a DIY spa day at home. One of the hip pastimes of doggy trendsetters is a trip to the...

She might be small but she sure is speedy! Last year, her sister Gabby took the 8" agility title at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Not to be outdone,...

To an outsider, the stately Cane Corso may look a little imposing. For starters, it’s physically a large dog with a commanding presence; it’s also highly intelligent and wary of...

Last year, Andrea Samuel's dog Gabby took the Westminster Masters Agility competition by storm and captured the 8" division title. Fueled by Honest Kitchen food, Andrea and Gabby are preparing...

German Shepherds are a quintessential "dog." For most of my childhood years my mother had tiny toy poodles. Although I liked those dogs, they were hers and I wanted more...

Friendly, loving, and good-natured, Shih Tzus are a great pet whether you live all alone or in a big family. With big, bright eyes and a tiny pink tongue poking...

Dog yoga (or “doga”) is, as the name suggests, the practice of doing yoga with your dogs. The practice started in 2003 in the US and by 2011, it had...

Australian Shepherds are known as one of the most intelligent dog breeds out there—and for good reason! I've been lucky enough to have had a number of Australian Shepherds as...

This guide will walk you through the ins-and-outs of what makes Frenchies such desirable pets, and how to best care for one. The French Bulldog is arguably one of the...

Halloween means costumes! With these fun ideas, your dog can easily join in the fun. Pet owners, rejoice! Halloween is fast approaching. And we all know what that means—dog costumes!...

German shepherds make great police dogs. Labradors have the stuff it takes to be a stellar service dog. A beagle’s nose makes it a prime candidate to be a sniffer...

June is Adopt a Cat Month. What a better reason to talk about why cats make such awesome pets and companions? I'll admit, right off the bat—I'm a bit biased....

If you stream music, play an instrument, or just sing in the shower, your dog undoubtedly has heard music. But do dogs like music, hate music, have discerning tastes—just what...

Look at her go! Gabby the Pappion took this year's Westminster Masters Agility competition by storm and captured the 8" division title. Watch the video below to relive her amazingly...

There have been a lot of articles and news programs stating that humans, overall, are living longer lives. But can the same be said for dogs? It's a little harder...

Dogs seem to show a wide variety of emotions. But do we know what they are and how to handle them as well as we think they do? Melinda Schiller,...

Kirk, my three-year-old orange tabby, will play with just about anything. Not only does this make playtime for both of us more fun but it helps keep him moving more,...

Dogs, as a species, are amazingly diverse. They come with a variety of ear types, nose lengths, expressions, eye colors, and all sorts of fur coats. They also come in...

Mountain towns have always been more welcoming to our pooches than other places. Maybe it’s because more residents have dogs or maybe it’s because the people up there are more...

Rehoming a pet is one of the hardest things a person might ever have to do in life. Saying goodbye to one your best friends is heartbreaking. What makes it...

There are lots of reasons dogs wind up in shelters. Many are puppies from unexpected or unwanted litters. Some are there because their previous owners developed allergies or moved to...

If you ask a group a people to imagine a dog doing a common activity, many people will think of a dog burying a bone. Although your dog may not...

You're sitting on the couch, enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon by reading a book. You know you're alone in the house, but yet you feel slightly uneasy, like you're not...

All dogs have their odd habits. Most habits range somewhere between "aww that's cute!" and "you're weird, dog". But it's safe to say that the quirks your dog has aren't...

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care…and don’t you even think about leaving your pet’s sock bare! Beloved holiday classics aside, stockings are an all-important tradition in many...

You're enjoying a quiet evening at home. The TV is on to one of your favorite shows. Supper is finished, and the kitchen is cleaned up. Your faithful dog is...

Dog people love to pet dogs. When your dog comes up to you with that look of adoration in her eyes, and that thick, soft, silky fur; well, how can...

“Cats rule and dogs drool.” In the 1993 movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Sassy the cat stated, "Cats rule and dogs drool." A lot of dog owners may not...

From the Orient to Egypt to Europe, some dog breeds have enjoyed very regal lives. Read on for some of the favorites of royalty, past, and present—you never know, you...

When you picture a Bloodhound in your mind's eye, the first word you think of may be "droopy." Their ears hang down. Their lips drop down below their mouths. Their...

A lot of people, some great leaders and some just plain funny folk, have only good things to say about dogs. While there are many to choose from, here, in...

Black cats have a bad rap, but is it deserved? Rescue groups and shelters who work tirelessly to save kittens and cats repeatedly say it's harder to find new homes...

I was curious as a cat about animal idioms, so I started working like a dog and I became busy as a bee once I opened up that can of...

Here are seven great reasons why you should adopt a retired racing Greyhound. April is National Greyhound Adoption Month. We thought this would be the ideal time to tell you...

When you think of a dog's face, especially his muzzle, chances are you think of his whiskers. You know, those stiff hairs growing out of his muzzle that rub you...

Dogs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and colors. But have you noticed that their noses come in different colors as well? Most have black or pink noses,...

It's very disconcerting when a part of your body falls asleep. Like when you've had your legs crossed, start to stand up, and your foot starts tingling and feels like...

Debating the differences between the sexes has been a constant source of entertainment since time immemorial. So is there any truth to the dispute that one gender makes for a...

Rescues are fantastic organizations that help place many animals in need into homes all across the country. They’re also notorious for being difficult to attain approval from. It’s the rescues’...

It's hard to watch a treasured family member grow older. Not only does his muzzle turn white and his eyes lose their brightness, but stiff joints and aches and pains...

One of the most controversial issues in the dog world today is the cropping dogs' ears and docking their tails. For some breeds, like Doberman Pinschers, Boxers, Schnauzers, and others,...

Does a double coat mean double the ease…or double the upkeep? Dog coats don’t just differ in terms of color, texture, and length. They can also be divided into two...

When someone says "dog," a mental picture pops into your head. You'll likely think of a Poodle, a German Shepherd, a Labrador Retriever, Beagle, or any of the dozens of...

Dogs do a lot of things that amuse and delight us. One of the more endearing things dogs do is to tilt their heads when they listen to you. Humans...

Dogcatchers have been around for a very long time. They are often portrayed in movies as heartless fiends who take poor, unsuspecting dogs from their houses in the dead of...

We seem to worship our cats, or at least, that’s how they see it. Here, in no particular order, are ten of our favorite quotes of all time about our...

Weiner dogs, or dachshunds (pronounced "docks-hoond"), are one of the most recognizable breeds of dogs. With their long ears, long noses, long tails, long bodies, and itty-bitty little legs, they...