The Dalmatian Dog Breed

Isabel is the beautiful female black Belgium sheepdog mix that my husband Jim and I got from the rescue league 2 weeks after the death of our golden retriever Nicolas. We went to the rescue league because we wanted to be sure to get a dog that wasn'...

Even though the Shih Tzu is a fairly small dog, it still needs a good dose of daily exercise. A 15 to 20 minute brisk walk on a leash is ideal, yet because it is so small, a good romp around the house from room to room is also an excellent way for t...

The dogs which take their name from the island of Newfoundland appeal to all lovers of animals.There are now two established varieties, the black and the white and black. There are also bronze-coloured dogs, but they are rare. The black variety of th...

Labrador Retrievers are many things to many people. Because of their loving nature and obedient temperament, these dogs have not only made great companions and helpers, but they are most often used as service dogs for the blind and handicapped. How...

The Rottweiler is a physically imposing and intimidating looking dog that ranks at the top of the charts for being an excellent watchdog and a family protector. This dog breed has a history that is said to have stemmed from the Romans, used as drover...

Dog training could be done in a number of effective ways. There are those that require the owner to be committed and patient while others require the use of harmful treatments. However, for a relatively reasonable and safe way of training a canine, p...

Dogs, even when their breeding is maximized and well-adapted to human needs, would always need some basic obedience training for they would never figure this out on their own. Obedience training requires the use of some principles which differentiate...

Some people choose a career in dog training simply because it is a popular choice however there are those who are really passionate about canines that their life's direction has led them towards loving dogs even more. Do you fall in the category of...

Is it worth to invest on your dog's training? Yes. Is it worth to invest big time? On some occasions no. It is perfectly okay to buy very expensive dog collars if you fancy doing so. There are a lot of choices for you. Starting from stone studded co...

We are often awed at watching fine bird dogs in movies and in action. They make outstanding bird dog work and never fail to heed their owners' commands. Then we think- How could this be possible? Could bird dog training bring out the best in my dog?...

During the winter we all like to wear something to keep us warm. Don't forget about your beloved pets. They get cold too! Besides wanting to keep them warm it is always fun to have our pets keeping up with the latest styles in doggy wear. We also i...

Now we all know that you love your dog. You probably even feel like your dog is part of your family. Everyone has their favorite breed of dog How about celebrating your favorite with an adorable christmas ornament!  

Would you like to have your dog with you in your room at night, but perhaps not in your own bed? Sometimes our canine companions can hog the bed, or move a lot and take up a lot of room, even growl if we bump them in our sleep. A good solution is t...

The Pomeranian or "Pom" as they are so often called by their adoring fans, us, their owners, are a small toy breed. They have long shiny hair with a shorter undercoat, they do require a lot of grooming. The tend to "talk" to their owners, and be ve...