Dogs Articles | Dog Breeds | Dog Adoption

1: Dog Food - Important to Keep Your Pet Healthy

You are what you eat. We have heard this saying so many times. It can even be applied to our dogs. A dog that eats a healthier diet will in fact be healthier. But, what is a healthy diet f...

By: Matthew Hick

2: Taking Care of Your Dog - Daily and Weekly Tasks

Dogs are man’s best friends. In turn, they rely on us to take care of them and to keep them healthy. Owning a dog is a big responsibility. They cannot take care of themselves and we must nurture...

By: Matthew Hick

3: Most Common Health Issues with Dogs

There are many health issues that can affect dogs. Some are more particular to a certain breed. For instance, hip dysplasia is more often seen in the Akita or the Bullmastiff. While a heal...

By: Matthew Hick

4: Dog Toys - Stimulating a Restless Companion

Dogs can get bored and restless easily. This is usually when they cause problems. They need to be stimulated through play. Your dog needs plenty of playtimes with you, but you can’t always play ...

By: Matthew Hick

5: Dog Names - Choosing the Perfect Name

Naming a dog can be an important but daunting task. Previously, as a trend, we have named our pets after certain characteristics. Today, the dog is more than a pet, but a part of the family and we now...

By: Matthew Hick

6: Dog Grooming - Process to Maintain a Healthy Coat

Most people wouldn’t think to go a day or two without out combing their hair, let alone a week or two. Whether your dog has short or long hair, he still requires grooming to maintain a health...

By: Matthew Hick

7: Boarding Options for Dogs - Choosing a Kennel

If you’re going away and need to leave your dog somewhere, then you have several options. You can opt for home boarding, where the dog is cared for in a home environment, pet sitting, where s...

By: Matthew Hick

8: Puppy Training Basics - Essential Guide

Often people wonder exactly when puppy training should take place. Well, the answer is as soon as possible. A puppy is able to learn things as soon as he can walk. And the earlier you start training, ...

By: Matthew Hick

9: Top Three Dog Breeds - Large and Small

If you happen to be in the market for a purebred dog, there are over one hundred varieties to choose from. They each have their own traits and temperaments. They also come in large and small sizes.

By: Matthew Hick

10: Dog Breeders - How to Choose the Right One

Selecting your new pet dog can be quite a task, especially since there are so many types to choose from. Some people want a dog with a disposition that will be a perfect fit for them, thei...

By: Matthew Hick

How To Groom Your Dog

The basic equipment needed is simple and inexpensive: Bath or shower enclosure, non-slip mat for dog to stand on, several old towels or special dog towels if you like! dog or baby shampoo (it needs to be mild so t...

By: Abigail Smith

A Healthy Diet For Your Dog Of Any Breed

Do you want to know what to feed your dog so that he lives a long, healthy life? The answer is top quality commercial dog food. A quality commercial dog food contains all the nutrients your dog needs to keep him healthy so he...

By: Sarah Hamond

Basic Dog Obedience Training

One reason for doing the basic dog obedience training is to build a framework from which the owner and the dog can learn to effectively rehearse with each other. First, you can start the obedience training by establishing a g...

By: Trevor Somerville

About 16 dogs perished in a fire that gutted a Benton City home this afternoon.

An estimated 16 small dogs appear to have perished in a house fire Saturday afternoon about six mile

Talking Dogs: A pet-behavior expert offers safety tips on what to do when you are surprised by the presence of an unfamiliar and unrestrained dog.